Audit and Accounts Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Audit and Accounts Team based in Chelmsford.

We are looking for an Audit and Accounts Senior who is driven, has experience of working in an Accountancy Practice, and be either qualified (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent), or be working towards final exams.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

Audit of limited companies, including the planning, fieldwork and completion stages. Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts to final stage. Preparation of corporation tax returns. Company secretarial skills, maintaining statutory books and filing forms at Companies House. Preparing management accounts for clients, including occasional site visits. VAT and P11D experience would also be an advantage. Personal tax experience including completing personal and partnership tax returns. Business tax skills, including preparing computations for sole traders and partnerships. Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with clients face to face, by telephone and in writing. Adopt a \'can do\' attitude and be able to work as part of a team.

A competitive salary, benefits package plus continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate, along with a chance to progress your career further.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers

 

Payroll Assistant / Payroll Consultant

Part-time and full-time available

 

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Payroll Team based in Spalding.

 

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Post-holder will be responsible for the processing and reviewing of weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payroll schemes, processing of other payments and benefits and meeting statutory requirements for the Bureau\'s client base.

 

Key tasks and responsibilities

Accurate variable data entry into payroll software for multiple pay periods. Process all new starters and leavers. Provide advice and guidance relating to payroll matters to both internal staff and clients. Understanding of statutory payment and leave legislation and its application. Be able to manually calculate statutory payments. Be competent in manual payroll calculations for various contract types. To respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from staff and clients. To maintain manual and computerised systems for each of our payroll clients. Write liability letters and post payroll documents to clients in-line with GDPR legislation. To build and maintain personable client relations. To deal with all client contact effectively and courteously. Manage Construction Industry Scheme on behalf of clients. To maintain and manage the HMRC gateways for client notices. Accurate management of client pension schemes To send client payroll through our secure portal to ensure GDPR compliance. Assist payroll team in the submission of RTI data on behalf of the client. Ensure all client files are maintained to a high standard. Ensure all payroll documentation is correctly filed on Virtual Cabinet. Ensure all payrolls are run accurately and in a timely manner with exceptional eye to detail. Assist the Payroll Manager in ad-hoc client visits and meetings. Production of payroll reports for both staff and payroll clients. Assist in ad-hoc HR projects for clients. To support the marketing of the Payroll and HR Bureau to new and existing clients. To provide an effective service for payroll transfers including ensuring accurate data entry and advice. To provide administrative support to other departments within the business on an as required basis. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are commensurate to the post-holder\'s abilities, position and grade.

 

Key skills and competences

Experience of using Sage 50 Cloud payroll is advantageous; experience of using other payroll software packages is desirable although not essential. Strong administration skills are essential. Flexibility with hours and peak periods of work is essential.

Person specification

Flexible and adaptable in approach to work with the ability to multi-task. Meticulous and accurate. Excellent attention to detail. Good communicator and personable. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. Process driven. Team player.

 

Other Responsibilities

Perform duties to a high standard and to ensure that the quality assurance processes are implemented successfully across the business, particularly relating to their own role. To support the promotion of positive relationships with staff and outside clients. To be aware of the nature of confidentiality within the business. Actively participate and make an appropriate contribution to performance management. Identify personal training needs and other learning activities as required. Positively contribute to a safe office environment ensuring compliance with. Health and Safety policies and procedures. To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the bureau.

 

The position is great opportunity for someone looking to further their payroll career and join a forward thinking, innovative and growing practice in a diverse rapidly growing team.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Cloud Accounting Technician

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Business Services Team based in Spalding.

 

The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified with experience of working in an Accountancy Practice. Strong technical, organisational, communication and people skills are desired.

 

Accounting Technician

Responsible for preparation of bookkeeping on behalf of clients ready for VAT filing and/or Management Accounts. Working with a diverse portfolio of clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies. Point of contact for certain clients and dealing with general queries on Bookkeeping and VAT. Assisting team members with technical queries and professional development. Ability to assist providing on-site outsourcing services to clients.

 

Cloud Systems

Full understanding of the opportunities that Cloud software can provide both to the accountancy industry and clients. A passion for looking to streamline processes that saves time and improves services offered. Ability to use Cloud software – Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Receipt Bank. As well as being open minded to new software as it becomes available. Ability to advise both clients and staff on Cloud Accounting Software.

 

Opportunity for the future

Cloud roles can lead to several potential future roles with many options of career path.

 

The position is great opportunity for someone looking to further their accountancy career and join a forward thinking, innovative and growing practice in a diverse rapidly growing team.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Audit and Accounts Team based in Spalding.

 

We are looking for an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior, with the ideal candidate having experience of working in an Accountancy Practice and being AAT qualified. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

 

Level 4 AAT qualified. Studying or wanting to study towards ACCA or ACA qualification and have experience working in Practice. Reporting to the Audit and Accounts Manager. Producing accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Trades and Partnerships. Completion of bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients. To deal with general client queries in respect of work completed. Experience in using QuickBooks Online or Xero (not compulsory). Personal Tax experience preferred, but not essential.

 

This is a great opportunity to join a growing office and offers a clear opportunity for career progression, and the role would include study support towards ACCA or ACA qualification.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Audit and Accounts Team based in Peterborough.

 

We are looking for an Audit and Accounts Semi-Senior, with the ideal candidate having experience of working in an Accountancy Practice and being AAT qualified. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

 

Level 4 AAT qualified. Studying or wanting to study towards ACCA or ACA qualification and have experience working in Practice. Reporting to the Audit and Accounts Manager. Producing accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Trades and Partnerships. Completion of bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients. To deal with general client queries in respect of work completed. Experience in using QuickBooks Online or Xero (not compulsory). Personal Tax experience preferred, but not essential.

 

This is a great opportunity to join a growing office and offers a clear opportunity for career progression, and the role would include study support towards ACCA or ACA qualification.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are working with an impressive independent firm of chartered accountants that are looking to appoint a maternity cover Tax Supervisor, to deliver on personal tax compliance matters and general team supervision for the next 9 months.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will range from managing an existing portfolio of clients and associated general advisory work, general review of personal tax returns prepared by Tax Assistants, delegation and supervision of work to budget, preparing more complex returns whilst reporting to the Tax Manager and Tax Partner. You will have experience with capital gains matters, landlords and stamp duty matters, non-doms, non-residents and possibly inheritance tax and trusts (although the latter two are not essential).

What is on offer?

Equivalent salary of £34,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience/qualification) 35hr working week with flexibility to work from home on occasion if desired Family-friendly and vibrant working environment with open lines of communication to Partner/Manager 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) Membership paid for with CTA/ACCA/AAT if due

Our client is looking for an experienced personal tax professional with review experience who ideally holds a relevant tax qualification with the CTA or ATT, although someone qualified by experience will also be considered with relevant experience.

For further information on this Tax Supervisor position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers

 

Accounts Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Accounts Team based in Market Deeping.

 

We are looking for an Accounts Senior who is driven, has experience of working in an Accountancy Practice, and be either qualified (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent), or be working towards final exams.

 

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

 

Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts to final stage. Preferably audit of limited companies, including the planning, fieldwork and completion stages. Preparation of corporation tax returns. Company secretarial skills, maintaining statutory books and filing forms at Companies House. Preparing management accounts for clients, including occasional site visits. VAT and P11D experience would also be an advantage. Personal tax experience including completing personal and partnership tax returns. Business tax skills, including preparing computations for sole traders and partnerships. Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with clients face to face, by telephone and in writing. Good basic IT skills and time management. Adopt a \'can do\' attitude and be able to work as part of a team.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate, along with a chance to progress your career further.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Accounts Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Accounts Team based in Wisbech.

 

We are looking for an Accounts Senior who is driven, has experience of working in an Accountancy Practice, and be either qualified (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent), or be working towards final exams.

 

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

 

Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts to final stage. Preferably audit of limited companies, including the planning, fieldwork and completion stages. Preparation of corporation tax returns. Company secretarial skills, maintaining statutory books and filing forms at Companies House. Preparing management accounts for clients, including occasional site visits. VAT and P11D experience would also be an advantage. Personal tax experience including completing personal and partnership tax returns. Business tax skills, including preparing computations for sole traders and partnerships. Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with clients face to face, by telephone and in writing. Good basic IT skills and time management. Adopt a \'can do\' attitude and be able to work as part of a team.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate, along with a chance to progress your career further.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Audit & Accounts Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Audit and Accounts Team based in Spalding.

 

We are looking for an Audit and Accounts Senior who is driven, has experience of working in an Accountancy Practice, and be either qualified (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent), or be working towards final exams.

 

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

 

Audit of limited companies, including the planning, fieldwork and completion stages. Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts to final stage. Preparation of corporation tax returns. Company secretarial skills, maintaining statutory books and filing forms at Companies House. Preparing management accounts for clients, including occasional site visits. VAT and P11D experience would also be an advantage. Personal tax experience including completing personal and partnership tax returns. Business tax skills, including preparing computations for sole traders and partnerships. Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with clients face to face, by telephone and in writing. Good basic IT skills and time management. Adopt a \'can do\' attitude and be able to work as part of a team.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package plus a continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate, along with a chance to progress your career further.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Corporate Tax Supervisor vacancy within Top 50 firm – Central London

 

AJ Chambers are seeking a Corporate Tax supervisor for a Business Tax role.

 

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team within a top ranked firm.

 

The office is based in the heart of the city, with multiple tube stations nearby.

 

You will be working within a specialised team and will have access to both advisory and compliance work.

 

Corporate Tax Supervisor responsibilities:

 

Managing a portfolio of clients comprised of OMBs, groups and some larger corporates Compliance work will be mostly review based, but there will also be more complex returns to prepare Advisory work will be available on an adhoc basis Completion of EMI and EIS/SEIS documentation R&D claims Reporting directly to the managers

 

Corporate Tax Supervisor requirements:

 

Corporate tax experience that has been gained in practice Experience in a management position Ideally CTA qualified

 

Interested to know more? Apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

Corporate Tax Senior vacancy within Top 50 firm – Central London

 

AJ Chambers are seeking a Corporate Tax senior for a Business Tax role.

 

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team within a top ranked firm.

 

The office is based in the heart of the city, with multiple tube stations nearby.

 

You will be working within a specialised team and will have access to both advisory and compliance work.

 

Corporate Tax Senior responsibilities:

 

Managing a portfolio of clients comprised of OMBs, groups and some large corporates Compliance work will be mostly review based, but there will also be more complex returns to prepare Advisory work will be available on an adhoc basis Completion of EMI and EIS/SEIS documentation Reporting into both Manager and Assistant Managers

 

Corporate Tax Senior requirements:

 

Corporate tax experience that has been gained in practice. Experience in a management position Ideally ACA/ATT qualified

 

Interested to know more? Apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are working with a modern and progressive firm of accountants in Ipswich that are looking for a Payroll Administrator or Payroll Senior.

Our client is looking for an attentive payroll professional, ideally from a payroll bureau or public practice background, that can aid the Payroll Manager in delivering a first-class service to the wider portfolio.

 

Benefits:

Salary - £18,000 - £28,000 Private medical insurances and life cover available after probation Flexible working hours Well-established and highly reputable firm with an employee focused culture

Payroll Administrator OR Payroll Senior - Responsibilities

Processing payroll information and maintaining accuracy and integrity of data for a variety of clients that differ in size, complexity and industry sector Ability to handle queries and liaise effectively with management and clients direct when required Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes as well as any other changes affecting payroll processing Experience with auto-enrolment and associated responsibilities Processing CIS returns

The Candidate

Between 1-5 years of payroll bureau or public practice experience would be ideal You will be computer literate and able to demonstrate strong organisational skills, along with accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required as you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Ability to work to strict deadlines Knowledge of either STAR, Sage or Xero would be beneficial but not essential

For more information on this Payroll Administrator OR Payroll Senior position, please contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.