Current Vacancies

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.

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.

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.

Apply Now

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.

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.