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Ormerod Rutter began life with just 2 people, over 40 years ago, and now employs over 240 staff across 5 offices.
We support our team to build a career in the way they want it. We recruit motivated and energetic people who understand our values and have the drive to help achieve our goals. We are committed to a culture of home-grown talent, so working at Ormerod Rutter can offer genuine career opportunity.
As well as this, we offer award-winning training, competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, annual awards, regular social events and health benefits.
Big Firm Capability, Family Firm Personality
Audit Senior
Join our growing Audit team and work closely with Partners and Audit Managers to plan and deliver high-quality audit engagements while supporting and developing junior team members.
Our client portfolio is highly diverse, covering sectors such as aviation, automotive, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, communications, charities and academies, with turnovers ranging from £3m to £150m.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Partners and Audit Managers with audit planning and strategy
- Identify key risk areas and determine the appropriate audit approach
- Complete audit assignments efficiently and to a high standard
- Manage and oversee on-site audit engagements
- Monitor progress against budgets and understand any variances
- Mentor, train and review the work of junior team members
- Build and maintain strong professional client relationships
- Identify areas for improvement in clients’ business processes and make recommendations
- Prepare Audit Completion Reports for client presentation
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong commitment to delivering excellent client service
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounts and audit within a practice environment
- Good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (ideally UK GAAP)
- Ability to work in a structured, efficient and methodical way on-site
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to mentor and develop junior colleagues
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- ACA or ACCA student or newly qualified
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a growing and forward-thinking practice. You will be recognised for your contribution and supported with clear development and exciting long-term career prospects.
Audit Semi-Senior
As an Audit Semi Senior, you will support Audit Seniors in delivering high-quality audits for a varied client portfolio.
Our client base is highly diverse, covering sectors such as aviation, automotive, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, communications, charities and academies, with turnovers ranging from £3m to £150m.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support Audit Seniors with planning and delivering on-site audit assignments across multiple sectors
- Identify risk areas within client businesses and determine the appropriate audit approach
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements for limited companies
- Assist with corporation tax computations for review by the tax department
- Support and guide junior team members both on-site and in the office, reviewing work to ensure audit objectives are met
- Follow all internal office procedures
- Handle incoming telephone calls and messages as required
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong commitment to providing excellent client service
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounts and audit within a practice environment
- Understanding of accounting and auditing standards (ideally UK GAAP)
- Ability to work in a structured, efficient and methodical manner on-site
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- ACA or ACCA student
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a growing and supportive firm. You will be recognised for your contribution and supported with clear progression opportunities and exciting long-term career prospects.
Service Charge Accountant
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our wonderful service charge accounting team here at OR. Any previous service charge accounting experience is a bonus, however this is not essential, as there is a committed and friendly team willing to provide training to an individual that instead has some previous accounting experience but is willing to embrace a new path in service charge accounts.
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The opportunity would be suited to an individual who is a team player, has good attention to detail and is meticulous in their work.
Responsibilities:
You will become part of our dynamic service charge team and have the responsibility of preparing service charge accounts for properties on behalf of national managing agents, landlords, and residents management companies who are our valued clients. We will also expect our new team member to provide an effective service on all compliance and advisory matters.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Preparing service charge accounts from varying formats of accounting information
- Performing and checking year-end adjustments
- Preparing and processing audit plannings where necessary
- Reviewing service charge accounts – sometimes these require auditing
- Understanding the industry specific legislation that impacts the preparation of service charge accounts and their presentation
- Reviewing leases for properties and advising clients
- Reconciling handovers of properties between managing agents
- Communicating daily and building good relationships with the clients
- Replying to any queries and information requests the clients may have in a timely manner
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and delegated financial responsibilities
- Day to day administration in relation to billing and keeping systems updated
Requirements:
- Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience is essential
- Strong desire to further your career in service charge accounting
- Analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy and a methodical approach to tasks
- Sound IT skills and good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly excel
- An individual who can work well as part of a team
- Accounting qualifications: minimum AAT or studying
If you would like to be part of our service charge accounting team, we would be delighted to hear from you for a preliminary discussion.
Where possible we address every application. If you do not hear back from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Accounts Semi-Senior
To prepare and assist accounts information provided by clients, to a standard set by the Institute of Chartered Accounts England and Wales, at a level ready for review by an accounts manager, with the ability to work independently, and as part of a busy team.
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Responsibilities
- Preparation of Sole Trader, Partnerships and Limited Company Statutory Accounts to a level ready for review by Manager and in line with accounting standards
- Travelling to sites to visit clients’ premises if necessary to obtain information to complete accounts
- Support, assist and coach junior members of the team to ensure accuracy of work and improve knowledge and training. Within the team both in the field and in the office
- To follow all office required procedures in the delivery of accounts preparation
- Assisting with the planning & completion of accounts for a wide and varied client portfolio
- Undertaking a full range of accounts task including bank reconciliations, trade debtors, creditors, payroll reconciliation, Tax computations
- Assisting with the effective progression and completion of accounts tasks for final Manager and Partner review
- Working with the Managers to ensure the continued efficiency of the department
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns
- Customer Service Delivery – dealing with queries and all forms of correspondence and modes of communications from and to clients
- Using CCH practice software for Accounts and CCH Business Tax
- Follow all office procedures and best practice
- Various ad-hoc duties across the department
Essential Qualifications/Skills
- Responsible for own learning and evidence of continuous professional development
- Able to share good practice and experience and learn from others
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines whilst working under pressure
- Able to respond positively to changing demands
- Able to establish positive working relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
- High standards of integrity
- Good understanding and experience of Word and Excel Skills, Outlook and Powerpoint
- Understanding of IT systems
- Strong technical capabilities
- Experience of working in an accounting practice environment
- A full driving license and their own vehicle
Desirable Qualifications/Skills
- Ideally technically qualified ACCA / ACA / CTA / AAT /ATT full or part qualified
- Knowledge of CCH
This is not an exhaustive list of your duties, and you may be required to carry out other duties and tasks, which may be required for the efficient operation of the business.
Corporate Tax Senior
Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, while providing an effective service on all corporate tax compliance and advisory matters.
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Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients including Owner Manged Business and large groups.
- Advising on completion of ATED and forms CT61 as required
- Review of corporation tax returns and computations prepared by junior members of the team.
- Provide corporation tax payment and quarterly instalment advice.
- Build relationships with clients to deliver exceptional service.
- Completing corporation tax file reviews and assisting the accounts and audit department with draft calculations
- Reviewing research and development claims
- Reviewing Capital allowance workings
- Identifying tax planning opportunities for individuals and advising on these
- Undertaking technical research and presenting this to clients and partners in a clear and logical way
- Dealing with HMRC on client’s behalf
- Attending client meetings as required
- Mentoring and developing less senior members of the team
Essential Qualifications/Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and clients.
- Computer skills with good working knowledge of MS Office.
- Extensive work experience in Tax.
- Attention to detail and accuracy and a methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Have good project management techniques, including decision making ability, analytical skills, time management, organizational, evaluative and administrative skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- A willingness to learn new skills as systems and needs develop.
Desirable Qualifications/Skills
- Working knowledge of CCH
This is not an exhaustive list of your duties, and you may be required to carry out other duties and tasks, which may be required for the efficient operation of the business.
Personal Tax Senior
Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients providing an effective service on all personal tax compliance and advisory matters.
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Responsibilities
- To provide a complete personal tax compliance service
- Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as main point of contact
- Build relationships with clients, to deliver exceptional service.
- Identifying tax planning opportunities for individuals and advising on these
- Researching technical matters
- Dealing with HMRC on client’s behalf
- Reviewing Tax Returns prepared by junior members of the team.
- Mentoring less senior members of the team
- Attending client meetings as required
Essential Qualifications/Skills
- At least 2 years personal tax experience managing a portfolio of clients
Desirable Qualifications/Skills
- Working knowledge of CCH
- ACCA/ATT/CTA
- Experience of Trusts
- Experience of Employment Taxes
This is not an exhaustive list of your duties, and you may be required to carry out other duties and tasks, which may be required for the efficient operation of the business.
VAT Manager
Are you an experienced VAT professional looking for the next step in your career? At Ormerod Rutter, we’re searching for a VAT Manager to join our VAT team. This is an opportunity to work with Partners to provide valuable insights to clients and develop your leadership skills in a commercial environment.
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The Role: What You’ll Be Doing
As VAT Manager, you will be a confident and technically strong individual in dealing with Vat matters in the Practice environment. You’ll support clients across various industries, liaise with HMRC, and help drive the success of our VAT function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide VAT advice to clients across regional, national, and international markets.
- Maintain and update VAT procedure documentation.
- Represent clients during HMRC VAT inspections and enquiries.
- Conduct VAT Health Checks and other advisory projects.
- Assist with VAT service marketing and promotion.
- Manage project work, including fee agreements and billing.
- Provide VAT advice to staff and keep clients informed about VAT updates and regulatory changes.
- Research and resolve complex VAT queries.
- Mentor and support junior team members, depending on experience.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- A motivated professional eager to develop their career.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.
- IT literacy with experience using accounting and tax software.
- Extensive technical VAT experience, whether in practice or HMRC.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex VAT issues.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
- A professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA and/or CTA is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse range of clients and VAT matters.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible.
- A firm that values home-grown talent and invests in employee growth.
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If you’re ready to take the next step in your VAT career, we’d like to hear from you!
We strive to respond to every application. If you don’t hear from us within three weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful this time.
Senior Payroll Assistant
Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking to grow your career within a supportive and people-first environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Senior to join our welcoming Payroll Bureau on a permanent basis.
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The Role:
You’ll be part of our established Payroll team, delivering a full and comprehensive payroll service to a variety of clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Payroll processing in accordance with weekly, monthly, and annual schedules using Brightpay software, including setting up new schemes
- Ensuring service levels and KPIs are consistently met, keeping high standards of client relationships
- Communicating with clients to collate payroll information and resolving queries efficiently
- Managing communications with HMRC and keeping up to date with payroll legislation
- Supporting colleagues across the wider business with payroll-related matters
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of current HMRC payroll legislation and RTI processes
- Experience using Brightpay payroll software
- Ideally experience working within a Payroll Bureau environment
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- A commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Auto Enrolment regulations
- Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes
What You’ll Get in Return
- A supportive, inclusive working environment where your contribution is truly valued
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A clear path for career progression within a growing firm
- The chance to be part of a close-knit team that enjoys what they do!
If you’re ready to join a progressive firm that recognises your potential and values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
IT Junior
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Junior to join our growing IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills and build a successful career within a supportive and progressive environment.
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Our IT team is made up of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to providing an outstanding service across the business. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a skilled team while gaining hands-on experience supporting a wide range of systems, users, and technologies.
The ideal candidate will have some experience working in a professional business environment and a genuine interest in IT. You’ll be someone who can work independently, manage your own workload, and deliver excellent support while working to deadlines.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an award-winning business, where your contribution will be recognised, your skills will be developed, and you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line IT support to over 250 users across the business.
- Assist end-users with hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, users, and external IT suppliers to ensure a high level of service is delivered.
- Carry out routine maintenance on desktops, laptops, printers, and other IT equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of IT assets, support requests, and resolutions.
- Monitor system performance and escalate issues or anomalies to senior IT team members.
- Support wider IT projects and improvements as required.
Experience and Skills
Experience or knowledge in the following areas would be advantageous:
- First-line IT support and troubleshooting
- Microsoft 365 administration and support
- Networking fundamentals
- Understanding OF AD and user account management
- Basic knowledge of RMM tool and endpoint management
Experience with SQL would be desirable, but not essential. We are looking for someone with the right approach, willingness to learn, and the ability to develop their technical knowledge.
Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge
- Knowledge of CCH software would be advantageous.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- A relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience would be beneficial.
This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities to support the efficient operation of the business.
We aim to respond to every application wherever possible. If you have not heard from us within three weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Payroll Apprentice
Are you ambitious and ready to start your career in a supportive, collaborative firm? We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice to join our friendly team in Droitwich and begin their journey into the exciting world of Payroll.
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Payroll is a dynamic, respected, and well-rewarded profession – and an apprenticeship is the perfect way to get started. You’ll gain hands-on experience, earn a salary, and work towards nationally recognised qualifications – all at the same time.
What You Will be Doing
As a Payroll Apprentice, you will learn how to:
- Use professional payroll software to process weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls
- Manage the starters and leavers process for clients
- Process statutory payments such as SMP, SPP, and SSP
- Handle payroll year-end tasks including P60s
- Administer auto-enrolment and workplace pensions
- Support clients with a high standard service and clear communication
- Carry out day-to-day admin and HMRC-related paperwork
- Learn how payroll integrates with real business operations
You’ll spend part of your week studying, and the rest gaining practical experience with our expert team.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
Qualifications/Skills
- 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above (including Maths & English)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service mindset
- Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
- Well-organised, self-motivated, and detail-focused
- A full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
- A positive team player
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable
- Respectful of confidentiality
- Eager to learn and grow
What We Offer
- A competitive salary
- A full training contract with study support
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with service (including bank holidays)
- Access to our auto-enrolment pension scheme (if eligible)
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Real career development opportunities
An apprenticeship with us is more than just a job – it’s the first step towards a professional career with long-term growth and potential.
Tax Graduate
Are you ready to take your first step into a professional career where your development truly matters? We are delighted to offer exciting opportunities for ambitious and enthusiastic Graduates to join our expanding Tax team. This is your chance to build a long-term career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that invests in your future.
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From day one, you’ll receive high-quality training, hands-on experience and ongoing support to help you discover the path that best matches your ambitions. You’ll work alongside some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the industry, who will mentor and inspire you every step of the way.
Your Graduate Journey
We will support you to build your career in a way that suits your interests and strengths. You will receive:
- Structured professional training and study support
- Hands-on experience across client work
- Mentoring from experienced colleagues
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Exposure to all areas of Tax with a the main focus on Corporate Tax pathways
This is more than just a job — it’s the start of a professional career with real prospects.
Tax Role – Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Corporation Tax department on all tax compliance and advisory matters
- Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns and computations to include iXBRL tagging of Financial Statements
- Preparing corporation tax file reviews and discussion points for client meetings
- Preparation and submission of ATED and CT61 returns
- Preparation and incorporating R&D claims into corporation tax calculations and tax returns
- Dealing with HMRC on the client’s behalf
- Interacting with the accounts and audit departments to complete Corporation Tax computation reviews
- Capital Allowance workings
- Providing support to Partners and Managers for client meetings
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree qualified (2:2 or above)
- Strong work ethic and professional attitude
- Methodical and organised approach to work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Full UK driving licence or working towards one with access to a vehicle
- Flexible, enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Strong problem-solving ability
Desirable Skills & Experience
- A general understanding of business and finance
- Experience with supporting customer focused
- Strong IT skills
- Creative and analytical problem solver
What We Offer
- Full study support towards a globally recognised ATT – CTA or ACCA qualification
- Competitive salary package
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Referral programmes
- Regular social and networking events
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive working culture
- Genuine career progression within a growing firm
This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates who want to progress within a growing practice where your contribution will be recognised, and your career ambitions supported with long-term progression.
Where possible, we aim to respond to every application. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Deadline: 31/07/2026
Benefits
We offer an attractive package of benefits.
These include:
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Referral Programme
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Company Pension Scheme
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Employee Discounts
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Health and Wellbeing Programme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced Annual Leave
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Volunteering and Charity Days
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Death in Service Benefit
Social Life
Colleagues can join together throughout the year at numerous events held by the firm, including the annual summer party, team sports, quiz nights, charity fundraising, volunteering opportunities, black tie evenings, and much more.






















