Accountancy

Sussex based Accountancy firm

Our client is a successful and established firm in Horsham and across Sussex and they are looking for a Manager for the Accountancy business to join the team

This is a role which will involve looking after a portfolio of clients and dealing with all aspects of their accounts as well as training new entrants and Junior staff in Accounting

• You will manage a portfolio up to 100 clients
• Preparing (but mainly reviewing) year-end accounts, management accounts and VAT returns
• Ensuring company accounts are prepared in accordance with financial reporting and accounting standards
• Reviewing corporation tax returns
• Preparing personal tax returns

Base up to £55000 dependent on experience and qualifications

Looking for ACA or ACCA qualified or close to it

Audit/Senior Audit, Accountancy Practice

Our client is a successful and established Accountancy Practice and they are currently looking for an experienced Auditor to join the team in either Brighton or Hove

This is a full time office based role

As Auditor, you will

• Plan and oversee the auditing process •
• Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors •
• Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance •
• Perform effective risk and control assessments •

Base to circa £50000 (all open to negotiation dependent on experience plus benefits and the chance of an immediate hire

Ideal candidate will work in a practice

Bookkeepers and Accountants required for leading Accountancy Practice across Sussex. 

- Bookkeepers with Xero experience Base to £30000

- Tax Managers required with base to £45000

- Accountants required with base to £55000+

Audit Manager, Accountancy, Top 20 Firm, Base to £65000 Central London

Our client is one of the leading National Accountancy firms in the Country and they are looking for an Audit Manager to work in their Central London office

They are looking for strong candidates and will consider an assistant manager, looking to transition to the audit manager role.  They will be involved with trainees and an element of nurturing the development of the junior staff .

The company culture is very dynamic with a focus on #brighterthinking for business. Work Life balance is at the heart of the company culture with Flexi working one of the benefits.

Overview

Our client is actively looking to identify a very talented individual to be our new Audit Manager to be based from the central London office. This is a key role within a growing and dynamic firm, you will be required to manage audits with turnover up to £50M. This is a key role within a strong team and there is the aspiration this role will develop into a partner of the future.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of client portfolio including: Statutory audits; accounts preparation; general advisory, strategic and tax planning; attend client meetings;
• Managing audits, including specialist audits e.g. FSA registered, solicitors, charities and schools.
• Completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.
• Marketing, including prospect follow ups, organising events, coordinate property campaign, attend local events, fortnightly marketing meetings with other department reps and feed back monthly partners meeting.
• Liaison with other service lines as needed i.e. Vat, Tax, etc.
• Liaise with overseas auditors and advisors.
• Informally mentor 3 trainees and formally mentor 2 qualified members of staff, holding regular meetings and assisting with objective setting and personal development.
• Reviewing audit files.

Offer:

• A highly competitive base salary (to £65000)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus a strong benefits package including buying & selling holiday, life assurance, pension, income protection, private medical, childcare vouchers and ongoing training opportunities.
• Flexible working policies (core hours are between 10am and 4.30pm)

Required Skills & Attributes:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (degree not essential)
• Minimum of five years in an Accountancy Practice
• Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, IFRS, statutory accounts and disclosures 

For more details please contact Jason Webber at Astral Recruitment

Senior Manager, Accountancy, Base to £75000, Woking

Our client is one of the leading National Accountancy firms in the Country and they are looking for a Senior Manager to work in their Woking office

They have advised the perfect candidate will have a strong Audit back ground. They will be heavily involved with the trainees and an element or nurturing the development of the junior staff  which is an important part of this role, reporting directly to 3 of the partners, personality will be an important factor and they are looking for easy going, transparent candidates who also have the strength to stand up to the partners if they feel strong about something important.

You will be in charge of 2x managers and a team of 15, coming from a team management background will be advantageous. 

Overview

The Opportunity: Our client is currently looking to recruit a talented Senior Manager for their Corporate Client team in their Woking office in Surrey. You will be required to manage the client relationships & accounts as well as being responsible for a team of professionals who focus on our larger corporate clients including some audit assignments.

This is a key role within a strong team and the successful individual will also have a role in supporting the Training Academy in developing trainee’s through the AAT and ACA programmes.

As a top 20 accountancy firm they have a passion for advising entrepreneurs and SMEs through their sector-led teams. They apply the same principles to individuals within the firm.

The people are ambitious, self-motivated and encouraged to develop their skill set and realise their potential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of client portfolio including: Statutory audits; accounts preparation; general advisory, strategic and tax planning and attend client meetings.
• Supporting, partner led, business development activities.
• Mentor the team’s AAT & ACA trainees holding regular meetings and assisting with objective setting and personal development.
• Manage WIP and monthly billing,

Offer:

• Package and benefits are very competitive and work life balance is part of our company culture
• A highly competitive base salary (base to £75000)
• Generous holiday allowance of 23.5 days a year (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working policies (core hours are between 10am and 4.30pm)

Required Skills & Attributes:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (degree not essential)
• Minimum of 7 years in an Accountancy Practice Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, IFRS, statutory accounts and disclosures

For more details call Jason Webber 

Management Accountant, Central London, Top 20 Firm, Base to £60000

Our client is one of the leading National Accountancy firms in the Country and they are looking for a Management Accountant Outsourcing manager to work in their Central London office

They are looking for a strong candidate who has experience of working with SME's, Preparing managements accounts, outsourcing and managing a client portfolio. 

The company culture is very dynamic with a focus on #brighterthinking for business. Work Life balance is at the heart of the company culture with Flexi working one of the benefits.

Overview

The client is actively looking to recruit a talented individual as a Manager within the Accounting Outsourcing department in the Central London office. This management role in a growing area of the business will take ownership of a large portfolio of clients and share responsibility of the management of a strong team of financial outsourcing professionals. The focus is providing a #BrighterThinking approach, going the extra mile to keep clients on-track to achieve their personal and business objectives.

As a top 20 accountancy firm they have a passion for advising entrepreneurs and SMEs through our sector-led teams.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: Management of the team members servicing the Manager’s portfolio of clients, ensuring all output is accurate and consistent whilst creating a positive and enjoyable working environment. Overall ownership of a large portfolio of clients with varying sizes and requirements, ranging from VAT return preparation through to management accounts, offering a more bespoke service when requested by the clients.

Supporting the Outsourcing Senior Manager and Director to implement the firm’s vision for servicing clients and managing the team, helping to establish the department’s cloud based platform to streamline workflow and build efficiencies.

What they Offer:

Package and benefits are very competitive and work life balance is part of our company culture, we have office locations in London, Surrey, Hampshire and Cardiff and we are a strong believer in developing our staff throughout their career:

• A highly competitive base salary (to £60000)
• Generous holiday allowance of 23.5 days a year (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working policies (core hours are between 10am and 4.30pm)
• Each office location has agreements with local businesses which offer great discounts  

Required Skills & Attributes:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified
• Excellent working knowledge of cloud based accounting systems
• Experience in designing and implementing financial systems and controls
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team
• Adaptable to varying client needs

For more details please contact Jason Webber at Astral Recruitment

New Qualified ACA/ACCA Junior Accountant

Our client is a successful and established Accountancy firm in Plymouth and are currently looking for a newly qualified ACA/ACCA Associate/Junior Accountant to join their team

You will have:

Working knowledge of Accounting Standards.

Auditing of private companies an advantage.

Take on responsibility for set assignments, driving them forward to completion

General passion for the role

For more details contact Jason Webber

Basic circa £26-28000 plus benefits

Plymouth based

Audit Accountant Team Leader Basics to £50000

Our client is a successful Accountancy firm based in Aldershot and they are currently looking for a Qualified Audit Accounts Team Leader

At least 3-4 years public practice experience

All-encompassing hands on role

Responsible for complete service to clients including:

Statutory Accounts Preparation and Audit Work (20% audit)

Management Accounts and VAT

Client meetings and client communications

Meeting potential new clients

Work flow management

Arranging and scheduling audits

Reporting to partners

Responsible for own and department time management and work flow within budgets and targets set by partners

£35-£45k per annum depending on experience & qualifications

5 weeks paid holiday

Bonus scheme for clients introduced or obtained as part of role

Daily parking expenses paid