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Audit Associate - Top 10 Accounting Firm
Norwich
£24,000 - £35,000

A Top 10 accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit Associate to join its Norwich team. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional to take greater ownership of smaller assignments while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex audits. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, opportunities to develop client relationships and the chance to further develop your technical and commercial audit experience within a supportive team environment.

Role Responsibilities

Complete audit fieldwork, including planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, both in the office and at client premises where required.Take responsibility for delivering individual sections of audit assignments under appropriate senior supervision.Plan and complete audit assignments, ensuring files contain appropriate and sufficient documentation.Take ownership of smaller audit assignments with support from a manager.Support Seniors and Assistant Managers on larger and more complex assignments.Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.Identify and highlight high-level risks and matters of concern to the Partner or Manager.Complete more complex audit testing across areas including investments and related parties.Apply relevant audit assertions, testing procedures and accounting principles.Work towards the successful delivery of audit assignments within agreed revenue and profitability targets.Develop and maintain strong client relationships.Participate in local networking and business development activities.Provide coaching and support to junior members of the team.

Personal Requirements

ACA, ACCA or AAT part-qualified, or qualified by experience.Minimum of two years' experience working in an audit environment within a UK accountancy practice.Experience auditing clients across a variety of industries.Working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and Auditing Standards.Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, audit testing assertions and standard audit procedures.Experience completing more complex audit testing with appropriate supervision.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage audit assignments effectively.Good communication and client relationship management skills.Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek appropriate support.Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).24/7 GP access.Voluntary Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and Health Cash Plan.Life assurance automatically provided to all employees.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Travel Insurance, Electric Vehicle scheme, Cycle to Work and Tech scheme.Access to employee wellbeing programme, supporting mental, physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

If you are an experienced Audit Associate looking for your next opportunity, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your audit career within a practice of choice. Apply today!

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Administrative Assistant | Accountancy Practice
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
£24,000 - £28,000

An established accountancy practice is seeking an organised and personable Administrative Assistant to join its St Ives office and provide day-to-day administrative support to the wider team. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working in a professional, client-focused environment and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly. You will be involved in general office administration, communicating with clients and supporting the accounts team with a range of administrative tasks.

Role Responsibilities

Providing general administrative support to the wider practice team.Answering incoming telephone calls and directing queries to the appropriate team member.Dealing with client enquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face.Maintaining accurate and organised client records and databases.Preparing, formatting and processing documents and correspondence.Managing incoming and outgoing post and other office correspondence.Maintaining organised electronic and physical filing systems.Assisting the accounts team with administrative tasks and client information requests.Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.Providing ad hoc administrative support to colleagues as required.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience in an administrative, office or client-facing role is essential.Previous accountancy practice or professional services experience would be advantageous but is not essential.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.A professional and friendly telephone manner.Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and other computer systems.A proactive and flexible approach to supporting colleagues.Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

21 days' holiday per annum.Partially funded private medical insurance.Free car parking at all offices.Regular social events.

If you are an organised and personable Administrator looking for your next opportunity, apply now!

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Bookkeeper | Accountancy Practice
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
£25,000 - £28,000

An established accountancy practice is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its St Ives office, supporting a varied portfolio of clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements. The role would suit someone with solid bookkeeping knowledge who is confident working accurately and enjoys dealing directly with clients. Practice experience is preferred but not essential, and the successful candidate will work closely with the wider accounts team to ensure clients receive an efficient and high-quality service.

Role Responsibilities

Managing the bookkeeping needs of a portfolio of clients.Posting and processing sales and purchase invoices.Completing bank reconciliations.Preparing and submitting VAT returns.Answering ad hoc client queries via email, telephone and face-to-face.Working closely with the accounts team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.Supporting clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements.

Personal Requirements

Experience using Xero and Sage is desirable and beneficial, although training can be provided.Previous accountancy practice experience is essential.Experience managing a portfolio of clients would be advantageous.Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.Good communication skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients.Well organised and able to manage workloads effectively.

Benefits

Hybrid working.21 days' holiday per annum.Partially funded private medical insurance.Annual bonus scheme.Free car parking at all offices.Regular social events.

If you are an experienced practice Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity within an established accountancy practice, apply today!

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Accounts Semi-Senior / Junior | Accountancy Practice
Upminster
£25,000 - £35,000

An established and growing practice is looking for an AAT qualified practice accountant to work with a varied portfolio of predominantly owner-managed businesses, the role will involve a hands-on mix of bookkeeping, VAT returns, year-end accounts and tax returns. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with clients and able to take responsibility for bringing bookkeeping and VAT work through to the required stage with minimal supervision. The role would suit someone with practice experience who is either studying towards ACCA/ACA or is keen to begin professional studies.

Role Responsibilities

Working with a portfolio of predominantly OMB clients.Preparing and submitting VAT returns.Carrying out bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records.Preparing year-end accounts.Preparing year-end tax returns.Dealing with client queries and providing day-to-day accountancy support.Working independently across a varied client base, with minimal supervision.Using accounting and tax software including VT, Taxpad, Xero and QuickBooks.

Personal Requirements

AAT qualified or equivalent.Experience working within a UK-based accountancy practice.Either currently studying towards ACCA/ACA or keen to progress towards a professional qualification.Practical experience across bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation and tax returns.Able to work with a good degree of autonomy and take ownership of client work.Strong communication and organisational skills.Comfortable working with owner-managed businesses.A full driving licence and access to a car (essential).

If you are an AAT qualified accountant with practice experience and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today!

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Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant | Practice
Spalding
£25,000 - £30,000

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Spalding is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and professional team. This is an important role within the team, taking responsibility for a varied bookkeeping workload and supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements.

Role Responsibilities

Preparing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.Using Xero to complete bookkeeping and maintain client accounts.Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and other day-to-day accounting entries.Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.Assisting with the preparation of accounts and other financial information as required.Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.Ensuring client records are kept accurate, complete and up to date.Identifying discrepancies or issues within client accounts and taking appropriate action.Supporting the wider accounts team with general accounting and administrative duties where required.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience working in a bookkeeping or accounts-focused role, ideally within an accountancy practice.Strong practical experience with Xero.Proven experience preparing and filing VAT returns.Confident and capable of managing bookkeeping tasks with a high degree of accuracy and autonomy.Good understanding of day-to-day accounting processes and financial records.Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.Comfortable communicating directly with clients and building positive working relationships.Able to manage workload effectively, prioritise deadlines and work independently.A proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach.Ideally available to start as soon as possible.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.Free parking directly next to the office.Friendly and supportive working environment.Opportunity to work with modern cloud-based accounting technology.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant with strong Xero and VAT experience and are looking for an opportunity to join an established accountancy practice, apply today!

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Accountant | Regional Accounting Firm
Bourne
£30,000 - £40,000

An established accountancy practice with a strong presence across Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced accountant to join its Bourne office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can confidently manage a set of accounts from start to finish, take responsibility for client relationships and handle a varied workload across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT.

Role Responsibilities

Preparing a portfolio of accounts from initial bookkeeping through to completion and finalisation following review.Preparing and assisting with the completion of tax returns, where required.Managing bookkeeping and VAT work for a portfolio of clients.Dealing directly with clients, answering queries and providing day-to-day accounting support.Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software and helping them make effective use of their systems.Liaising closely with the Partner responsible for the Bourne office and its client portfolio.Taking responsibility for your own workload and ensuring accounts and other client work are completed accurately and efficiently.Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider practice and other offices where appropriate.Contributing to the development of the Bourne office as the team grows, with scope to support and develop more junior members of staff in the future.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.Strong accounts preparation experience, with the ability to take accounts through from start to finish.Comfortable dealing directly with clients and handling client queries.Experience of bookkeeping and VAT would be advantageous.Tax return experience would be beneficial but is not essential.A good working knowledge of accounting software and an interest in cloud-based systems.Able to work independently and take ownership of a varied workload.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.A proactive and client-focused approach.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working.Opportunity to work across a wider multi-office practice as progression opportunities arise.Opportunity to play an important role in developing and growing the Bourne office.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied role with genuine client responsibility and the opportunity to help shape the growth of a local office, apply today.

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Corporate Tax Manager | Top 10 Accounting Firm
Peterborough (Hybrid)
£58,000 - £65,000

A top 10 accounting firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join its Peterborough team. This is a senior client-facing position responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of corporate tax clients, overseeing compliance and advisory work, providing technical guidance and developing strong client relationships. The successful candidate will also play an important role in managing and developing the wider tax team, identifying opportunities for additional work and contributing to the continued growth of the tax offering.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a large portfolio of corporate tax clients, including complex companies and groups.Review complex corporation tax returns and larger group tax computations.Provide technical advice and support on complex corporate tax matters.Manage ongoing tax advisory projects across your client portfolio, with support from senior colleagues where required.Research complex technical issues and provide well-reasoned conclusions.Attend pre-year-end and completion meetings with clients.Review final tax packs and transmittal letters for more complex clients and approve work for issue.Maintain strong client relationships and ensure queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.Work closely with audit and accounts teams to ensure client work is delivered within agreed timescales and expectations.Manage workflow planning across the team and delegate work appropriately.Review WIP and fee levels, ensuring completed work is billed appropriately and identifying areas where recovery can be improved.Support the development and implementation of pricing strategies for clients.Contribute to technical training and development initiatives within the department.Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant developments to clients and colleagues.Identify opportunities for additional advisory work and contribute to regional marketing activity.Assist with proposals, fee quotes and client tenders to help win new work.Generate leads and demonstrate the ability to secure new clients and additional work.Support the recruitment, development and performance management of junior team members.Identify skills gaps within the team and help develop colleagues through delegation, coaching and challenging assignments.Champion new technology and more efficient ways of working within the tax department.

Personal Requirements

ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or qualified by experience.Strong corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.Experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients.Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate taxation.Experience reviewing complex corporation tax returns and larger groups.Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing junior members of a tax team.Strong client relationship and communication skills.Commercially aware with an understanding of fee recovery, pricing and business development.Able to research complex tax issues and reach sound technical conclusions.Organised and able to manage competing priorities, deadlines and client requirements.Confident making decisions and providing solutions independently.Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for advisory work and new business.Committed to continued technical development and keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation.Previous experience working in an accountancy practice alongside relevant professional study.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and Health Cash Plan.Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access.Life Assurance and optional Critical Illness Cover.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus family leave support.Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle and Tech Schemes.Travel Insurance.Mental Health First Aiders and access to wellbeing support through the Thrive 365 programme.Return-to-work coaching and mentoring.Career development and professional growth opportunities.

If you are an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for your next career move, apply today!

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Audit and Accounts Senior
Wisbech (hybrid)
£38,000 - £45,000

An established accountancy practice in Wisbech is seeking an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join its growing team. The role offers a varied split between audit and general practice work, with approximately 40% focused on audit. You will work across statutory accounts, corporate tax and VAT, while also taking responsibility for client relationships and supporting junior members of the team. The role is predominantly office-based, although hybrid working is available, and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a progressive role with a practice that has a strong history of promoting from within.

Role Responsibilities

Lead and complete statutory audits from planning through to completion.Prepare company accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.Prepare corporate tax computations and complete associated compliance work.Deal with VAT matters and general accountancy requirements across a varied client portfolio.Manage, supervise and review the work of junior team members and trainees.Build strong client relationships and deal directly with client queries both in the office and on-site.Support the wider practice team across a varied portfolio of accounts and audit assignments.

Personal Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified or nearly qualified.Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.Strong knowledge of statutory audit, accounts preparation, corporate tax and VAT.Good understanding of auditing standards and financial reporting.Previous experience managing or reviewing junior staff would be advantageous but is not essential.Excellent communication and client-facing skills are essential.Experience with IRIS and MyWorkpapers would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme.Employer pension contributions at double the minimum rates.Life cover.Holidays above the statutory minimum.Regular team events.

If you are an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior looking for a progressive opportunity within an established accountancy practice, apply now.

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Tax Assistant
Hoddesdon (Office Based)
£27,000 - £38,000 + Study Support

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Assistant to join its team and work closely with an experienced Tax Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with personal tax experience who is looking to develop their career within practice. The role will involve preparing personal tax returns, supporting clients with their tax affairs, assisting with HMRC communications and contributing to more complex tax and trust work.

Role Responsibilities

Gather, organise and review information received from clients.Prepare and file personal tax returns accurately and within relevant deadlines.Assist with HMRC communications and correspondence.Ensure client tax deadlines and compliance requirements are met.Support the Tax Manager with larger and more complex tax projects.Assist clients with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) process.Provide support with trust-related tax work.Maintain accurate and organised client records.Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation.

Personal Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working on personal tax returns, ideally 2+ years.Previous experience within an accountancy practice is preferred.ATT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.Good communication skills with the confidence to deal directly with clients.Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.A willingness to develop technical tax knowledge and progress within the role.The firm is open to supporting ATT studies for the right candidate.

If you have personal tax experience and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within an established accountancy practice, apply today.

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Accounts & Business Advisory Senior / Assistant Manager
Part-Time (30 hours per week)
Saxmundham, Suffolk
£31,000 - £35,000

A leading Top 10 accountancy firm is seeking a Senior or Assistant Manager to join its Accounts & Business Advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking for a client-facing role with responsibility for a varied portfolio, covering accounts preparation and review, management accounts, VAT, CIS and MTD for Income Tax. The role offers significant client interaction, including working at client premises, alongside the opportunity to support and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the team.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for planning, deadlines, workflow and delivery of assignments.Prepare and review accounts through to management accounts level, ensuring work is accurate, compliant and delivered to a high standard.Prepare and review VAT and CIS returns, identifying and escalating any technical issues where appropriate.Support clients with accounting software, helping them improve processes and maintain accurate financial records.Act as a key point of contact for clients, responding to queries and providing clear, practical accounting and financial guidance.Identify opportunities for additional services, variations in scope and value-added work, with support from senior management where required.Carry out client work both in the office and on-site, working independently while maintaining strong communication with the wider team.Review working papers and assignments, ensuring review points are addressed and work is ready for senior/partner review.Support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop their technical knowledge, skills and confidence.Monitor work in progress and draft fees, ensuring work is completed efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience within an accountancy practice.ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience.Strong knowledge of VAT and CIS regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge when supporting clients and colleagues.Experience preparing and reviewing accounts through to management accounts level.Confident working directly with clients, including at client premises.Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting software, with the ability to assist both clients and junior colleagues.Strong attention to detail, with pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.Ability to manage your own portfolio and deadlines, taking ownership of assignments from start to finish.Commercial and client-focused approach, with the confidence to identify additional opportunities and scope changes.Strong communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to support the development of junior team members.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family leave support.Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and Health Cash Plan through available benefits schemes.Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP support.Life assurance.Holiday buy and sell options.Travel Insurance.Cycle to Work Scheme.Electric Vehicle Scheme.Wellbeing support.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a Senior/Assistant Manager opportunity with a leading Top 10 accountancy firm, apply today.

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Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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