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We are currently recruiting for a leading accountancy firm in Bury St Edmunds who provide services covering tax, accounts preparation and advisory for a broad range of clients across Media, Property, Professional Services and Hospitality. The firm have a fantastic reputation and have clients ranging from start-ups through to high profile multi-million pound turnover businesses. As a Semi Senior Accountant, you will support the Partners, Managers and Senior Accountants in providing accountancy services for clients, including sole traders, limited companies and partnerships. Responsibilities will include: - Preparing year end accounts for review by Managers/Partners - Day to day bookkeeping for clients - Preparing VAT returns and liaising with tax department - Answering enquiries from clients and senior staff - The opportunity to partake in audits - Providing support and training to junior/trainee accountants The firm provide excellent training and study support towards the AAT / ACCA qualification for staff. You will be expected to progress and take on more responsibility as you become more experienced. To be considered for this role, you must currently be working as a Trainee Accountant / Junior Accountant / Semi Senior Accountant at an established accountancy firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm who allow flexible working. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please apply today!

Our client, a leading accountancy firm in Central London is looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant. The firm work with a broad range of clients across sectors including: Media, Entertainment, Property, Professional Services and Hospitality. Accountancy services offered by the firm span accounts preparation, tax return preparation, external audit, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory. The firm have a fantastic reputation and work with clients ranging from start-ups through to established multi-million pound turnover businesses. As a Semi Senior within the Accounts team, you will support the Partners, Managers and Senior Accountants in providing services for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships. Responsibilities will include: - Preparing year end accounts for review by Managers/Partners - Day to day bookkeeping for clients - Preparing VAT returns and liaising with tax department - Answering enquiries from clients and senior staff - The opportunity to partake in audits - Providing support and training to junior/trainee accountants The firm provide excellent training as well as study support towards the ACA / ACCA qualification. You will be expected to progress and take on more responsibility as you become more experienced. To be considered for this role, you must currently be working as a Trainee Accountant / Junior Accountant / Semi Senior Accountant at an established accountancy firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm who allow flexible working. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please apply today!

Our client, an established firm of Chartered Accountants in Central London is looking to recruit an Accounts & Audit Manager. Known for their quality-driven approach and supportive culture, they provide tailored Audit, Accounts, and Tax services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and corporate clients across exciting sectors including Media, Property, and Technology. Due to continued growth and new business wins, they are seeking an ambitious Accounts & Audit Manager to take ownership of a client portfolio and contribute towards the smooth running of the department. As an Audit & Accounts Manager, you will work closely with Partners to deliver high-quality services. This is a "general practice" role, expected to be split between statutory accounts preparation / advisory (80%) and audit (20%). Responsibilities will include: - Portfolio Management: Managing a varied portfolio of accounts and audit clients, building strong client relationships. - Audit Delivery: Leading audits from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP/ISA standards. - Review Work: Reviewing statutory accounts, audit files, and tax computations prepared by junior team members. - Team Leadership: Mentoring and developing seniors and trainees, conducting reviews, and overseeing workload management. - Client Advisory: Acting as a trusted advisor, handling day-to-day queries, and identifying opportunities for advisory work. - Workflow Management: Ensuring all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team at a firm where several managers have progressed to partner. Staff enjoy hybrid working, flexible working hours and regular social events. To be considered for this role, you must: - Have a minimum of 6 years experience at a UK accountancy firm - Be either ACA or ACCA qualified - Have experience in accounts and audit - tax experience would be advantageous - Live within a commutable distance of Central London - Have good communication skills and be able to manage clients and juniors This position would suit either an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager or an Assistant Manager who is looking to take on more responsibility. If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please apply today!

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position in the City of London? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Senior to join this Top 100 accountancy firm. The firm's audit department is recognised as one of the best in the UK and they have won several clients from the Big 4. Clients range from OMB's and charities to large listed companies. As an Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include: - Audit planning, testing, fieldwork and completion for various engagements - Review audit work carried out by junior staff and providing feedback to the team - Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration - Ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards (UK GAAP and IFRS) - Assisting in the development of staff through coaching, mentoring, and training This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive firm with a record of promoting staff internally. They offer hybrid working, allowing staff to work from home for 2-3 days per week. To be considered for this opportunity, you must: - Be ACA or ACCA qualified - Have at least 3 years experience at a UK accountancy firm - Have experience of leading audits at a small / mid-tier firm - Be able to commute to London 2-3 days per week If you are interested in this Audit Senior position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

Are you currently studying towards the AAT qualification? Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm which supports small to medium sized businesses with their accounting? Our client is a well established accountancy firm in Central London. They would like to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant with a good academic record and strong work ethic. You will be trained in general bookkeeping, preparing accounts to trial balance and preparing VAT returns for a broad range of small to medium sized businesses. The majority of your work will be carried out using Microsoft Excel, Xero and QuickBooks. The firm are willing to support you through your AAT studies, by providing funding and study leave. To be considered for this position, you must: - Have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 6-9 - Currently be studying towards the AAT qualification - ideally Level 3 - Be prepared to work full time and study in your own time - Be able to commute to Central London for work This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career in accountancy. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week. Previous work experience as a bookkeeper / accounts assistant / junior accountant would be a bonus for this position. If you are interested in this position and meet the above requirements, please apply today!

Do you have experience as an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper at an accountancy firm? Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm who support small to medium sized businesses with their bookkeeping? Based in Bury St Edmunds and working with clients across a broad range of sectors including Media, Property, Entertainment, Luxury Retail and Professional Services; your responsibilities as Bookkeeper will include: - Communicating regularly with clients to request their accounting records - General bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations and processing expenses - Maintaining sales ledgers and purchase ledgers for multiple companies - Preparing VAT returns - Invoicing on behalf of clients - Managing client bank accounts and processing payments on their behalf - Preparing management accounts The ideal candidate will have experience of working on both Xero and QuickBooks. Our client is able to offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, a marketing leading benefits package and study support towards the AAT / ACCA qualification. To be considered for this position, you must have: - Experience of working on various software packages (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) - A good academic record, with good attention to detail - Have started / completed an accounting qualification (AAT or ACCA) - A minimum of 12 months bookkeeping experience at a UK accountancy firm If you are interested in this position and have the experience we are looking for, please apply today!

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 12 months post-qualified experience? Would you like to join a firm which can allow you to develop your managerial experience? Our client is a leading firm of chartered accountants based in a prime Central London location. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. The firm provides accountancy services to high profile clients across a range of sectors including: health & beauty, tech, media, entertainment and HNWIs. Your responsibilities as Assistant Manager will include: - Managing a growing portfolio of clients - Reviewing statutory accounts prepared by juniors for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships - Completing / reviewing VAT returns - Preparing tax returns - Assisting clients with day to day queries - Ad hoc project work - Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work The ideal candidate will already be working as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor at an established firm. Experienced Accounts Seniors and Senior Accountants will also be considered. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and have great opportunities for progression. To be considered for this opportunity, you must: - Be ACCA / ACA qualified with at least 12 months post-qualified experience - Have a minimum of 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm - Have extensive experience of preparing/reviewing year end accounts under FRS 102 Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working and an excellent benefits package. If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience, please apply today!

Our client is a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants based in a Bury St Edmunds. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. The firm provides accountancy services to clients from a broad range of industries, which include: Health & Beauty, Luxury Retail, Energy, Property and HNWI's. Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include: - Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships - Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting - Completing / reviewing VAT returns - Preparing tax returns - Assisting clients with day to day queries - Ad hoc project work - Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work The ideal candidate will currently be working as an Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant at a small / medium sized practice. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and great opportunities for progression. To be considered for this opportunity, you must: - Be ACCA / ACA qualified (or close to qualifying) - Have a minimum of 4 years experience at a UK accountancy firm - Have extensive experience of preparing year end accounts under FRS 102 Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working and an excellent benefits package. If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience, please apply today!

Do you have experience as as Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper at an accountancy firm? Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm which supports small to medium sized businesses with their bookkeeping? Based in Central London and working with clients across a broad range of sectors, including Media, Property, Entertainment, Luxury Retail and Professional Services; your responsibilities as Bookkeeper will include: - Communicating regularly with clients to request their accounting records - General bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, processing expenses - Maintaining Sales and Purchase Ledgers - Preparing VAT returns - Invoicing on behalf of clients - Managing client bank accounts and processing payments on their behalf - Preparing management accounts The ideal candidate will have experience of working on both Xero and QuickBooks. Our client is able to offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, a marketing leading benefits package and study support towards the AAT / ACCA qualification. You will also be able to work from home for part of the week. To be considered for this position, you must have: - Experience of working on various software packages (Xero, Quickbooks, Sage) - A good academic record, with good attention to detail - Started / be will to start an accounting qualification (AAT or ACCA) - A minimum of 3 years bookkeeping experience at a UK accountancy firm If you are interested in this position and have the experience we are looking for, please apply today!

Our client is a leading firm of chartered accountants based in a prime Central London location. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. The firm provides accountancy services to clients from a broad range of industries, which include: Health & Beauty, Luxury Retail, Media, Property and HNWI's. Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include: - Acting as first point of contact for a portfolio of clients - Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships - Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting - Completing / reviewing VAT returns - Preparing tax returns - Assisting clients with day to day queries - Ad hoc project work - Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work The ideal candidate will currently be working as an Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant at a small / medium sized practice. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and great opportunities for progression. To be considered for this opportunity, you must: - Be ACCA / ACA qualified - Have a minimum of 4 years experience at a UK accountancy firm - Have extensive experience of preparing year end accounts under FRS 102 Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working and an excellent benefits package. If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience, please apply today!

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant? Would you like to support some of the biggest names in entertainment with their day-to-day finances and accounting? Our client, an established accountancy firm based in London's West End, provides accountancy services to clients in the media & entertainment industry. They are recognised as leaders in their field and count some of the world's best known actors, film directors, musicians and production companies amongst their clients. As an Assistant Manager, you will be assigned a portfolio of clients to manage and will be jointly responsible for supervising juniors on the team. Responsibilities will include: - Overseeing bookkeeping for all of the individuals and companies in your portfolio, including accounts payable and accounts receivable and ensuring that quarterly VAT returns are prepared and submitted - Acting as a 'business manager' for high profile clients; looking after their personal finances - Month end accounting, preparing/reviewing management accounts - DESIRABLE: statutory accounts preparation/review for limited companies under FRS 102 1a and FRS 105 - Dealing with entertainment-specific tax, such as withholding tax for entertainers, FEU returns and Creative Industry Tax Reliefs (CITR) - Providing ongoing advice to clients regarding their accounts, taxes and obligations and liaising with the tax team when necessary Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working hours, hybrid working and excellent opportunities for progression. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who truly enjoy their work. To be considered for this opportunity, you must: - Have a minimum of 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm - Be ACA or ACCA qualified - Live within a commutable distance of London This role would suit someone currently working as an Outsourcing Supervisor / Assistant Manager or someone currently working as an Accounts Senior / Outsourcing Senior who is looking for progression. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with clients in the entertainment industry. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

We are recruiting for a growing, progressive accountancy practice based in the heart of London. They provide accountancy and payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from startups to established UK businesses. The firm would like to take on a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to join their fast-paced payroll bureau and play a key role in supporting both their clients and internal team. As Payroll Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee daily bureau operations and manage a client portfolio. You will act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a wide array of client accounts - Helping to manage workflow for the payroll department - Handle complex payroll queries including HMRC inquiries, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and termination payments - Manage payroll year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory reporting - Identify opportunities to streamline client payroll onboarding, system integrations, and internal bureau workflows - Providing support to other departments at the firm, when required We are looking for someone with strong client-facing skills, a thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, and a passion for delivering excellent service. Key Qualifications & Skills: - A minimum of 5 years experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting - Deep understanding of current UK payroll legislation, statutory calculations, pensions, and PAYE/NI rules - Experience using payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Iris, Star, Xero, or Sage) and advanced Excel skills - CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience is equally valued. Our client is able to offer the successful candidate hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!