Partners Assistant Job

CER are currently looking to fill a Partner's Assistant job vacancy in Cornwall - AAT / ATT / 1-2 years PQE ACA.

Salary - £20-30k

Our client, a Chartered Practice, based in central Cornwall seek to appoint a Partners Assistant who is very technically adapt with most work associated with practice accountancy. We are seeking an AAT / ATT qualified, a newly or part qualified ACA / ACCA. Alternatively a practice accountant, who could currently be a partner or seasoned accountancy practice professional looking for a position which could be described as more of a 9-5 role. The job requires a candidate with the following skill-set and knowledge.

Over seeing junior staff, workflow planning and the filing of limited company documents. Being first point of contact for the clients and dealing with day to day issues and quieries. Responsible for specific client accounts mostly audit exempt with turnovers - 4/7M. Be familiar with Quickbooks Sage and iris. Assist with the training of customer clients on the use of software systems and the implementation of new accounting systems.

Technical accountancy experience also required is as follows: Preparation of year end accounts for small to medium sized clients and the completion of personal tax and business tax computations. Ability to work closely with clients in the running of their businesses finance. VAT issues, management accounts, budgeting and budgetary control.

Client contact is a large part of the positions requirements. The candidate must have an extremely professional manner and should feel comfortable in all business negotiation and consultancy issues.

This position is working as a partners assistant. Future prospects are excellent for the right candidate.

Please call 01872 274227 or mail your CV to post@cornwallexecutive.co.uk. Confidentiality is assured.

Partners Assistant - Chartered Practice

18 – 30K: Our client the Managing Partner of a very reputable Chartered Practice have asked us to find him an assistant. Working as the number two to the boss is a very prestigious job indeed.

We seek an accountant ACA-ACCA either qualified or part qualified who is looking for a career role, right under spotlight. The position is assisting in running a portfolio with a revenue stream of approximately 400K. It includes small tax clients, family trading businesses and charities. Experience of agri-client accounting would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Experience of audit work including managing audits would be a plus point. The successful candidate will be encouraged to be pro-active with clients and regular visits are definitely on the agenda. Experience of SAGE and QuickBooks will be of definite interest too.

Please contact us for an immediate meeting.

Chartered Practice Partner's Assistant

Vacancy for a Partners Assistant, Chartered Practice – SW Cornwall 18-25K

Our client, one of the best chartered firms in Cornwall, currently seek an ambitious Partner's Assistant. You will be working for the Senior/Managing Partner undertaking confidential and specialised tasks. We seek a newly qualified ACA, AAT ATT, or part qualified-time served professional for this appointment.

The position involves, more complicated accounts work, especially on audit exempt clients, accounts preparation for special clients, forensic accounting and investigations, grant applications for special clients, management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis, reviewing team members work and assisting with training, client directors tax schemes also tax planning, various internal and external budgeting projects, required job costings, time statistics, profit analysis on all portfolios and specific clients.

This really is a position offering scope and advancement for an accountant that wants a new job which has a real point of focus. The position offers the chance to work for the boss covering all special projects.

Accountant Vacancies in Devon

ACA / ACCA / AAT – Devon - 25 to 40K
Our client, an expanding and vibrant chartered practice based in Devon, is looking to appoint two new accountants. The client base is a rural mix including farms, agri-business, retail, industry, motor dealers, service industries, partnerships and sole traders.

The above professionals are sought either to run a medium sized client portfolio or additionally join management support – “AAT”. Our client will also welcome applications from part qualified accountants.

Education sponsorship is available for career advancement especially accountants looking to secure CTA membership.

The practice offers their clients a business consultancy service.

The partners are very supportive towards all practitioners becoming involved with this function.

Accountant Job South Cornwall

ACA / ACCA / AAT / ATT- Pt Qual - 20 to 30K - South Coast, Cornwall.

Accountancy Practice based in South Cornwall seek an accountant to run a small but wide ranging client portfolio. You will also need to advise clients on tax computations both personal and corporate.

We seek a motivated professional who can prepare financial accounts from prime record source/incomplete records – cashbooks, computer systems, purchase/sales ledgers etc….

Collate quarterly VAT returns. Bookkeeping and account maintenance using various accounting systems and manual ledgers.

Training clients to use accounting software and offer bookkeeping advice.

As mentioned above, process clients / directors personal tax calculations and annual tax returns.

Offer clients tax planning and sound technical advice.

Designate Practice Partner

A Designate Practice Partner job in central Cornwall (FCA, ACA, ACCA, CTA)
Large Chartered Practice - 50 to 100+K

Our client, one of the premier names in the world of Cornish Chartered Accountancy, seek the above professional. You should currently be working at manager status with an excellent technical understanding of all tax, audit and corporate-compliance accountancy work.

The job involves managing a very large portfolio of clients – 1-20m t/o. You will have a team working for you of approximately 10-15 professionals. This position is open to candidates based both locally and nationwide.

Ideally you will have at least 5-7 years PQE+ and have the desire to become a Partner, sooner rather than later. Additionally, high-level client facing skills, experience in work planning, pricing and budgeting is desirable too.

Assistance with relocation could be an option that is available.

Assistant Finance Director

30 to 40K - ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ACMA 3 to 5 years + PQE

The client, a communications and business supply firm was established in the late 1970’s. They have local modern prestigious offices and can be categorised as a services niche player that supplies digital communication equipment and information systems.

A top performer in the local 150, future expansion is defiantly part of the plan. Working with the FD you will assist in the production of sound financial management with the delivery of - development, growth, efficiency operations, service quality and risk management information.

Involving Internal and external reporting across the group - Year end, six month internal management and statutory reporting, providing requested strategic analysis and accurate financial commentary, internal audit control. Input regarding the groups project ledger, fixed assets register, reporting on the strategic development programme, treasury management analysis, assisting in securing new finance, interest rate management, financial planning, budgets, forecasts finally capital planning.

Ensuring that company insurances are in place, assisting with legal and compliance issues, administration and management input regarding dispute resolution. Future succession to a premier appointment within the group is a promising possibility.

Practice Accountant – Truro

AAT / ACA / Pt Qual Practice Accountant job in Truro - 30K plus benefits.
SAGE - Full time or three days a week.

Our client a small, flourishing practice with an exceptional local client base, seek to appoint the above professional.

Ideally you will be either qualified or part qualified and be currently working for a local chartered accountancy practice.

Competency is required in accounts preparation for private individuals, sole traders and small limited companies.

The position will involve all aspects of running your own client portfolio including visiting new and existing clients. These client consultations will possibly be – sourcing new/existing client requirements and introduction, problem software issues, pay roll queries finally giving tax advice and planning

Client tax computations and VAT processing will also be part of the job as well as spending some time working on non-complex management accounts. A thorough working knowledge of SAGE pay roll will prove useful.

Job variety and a hands on approach is key to success in this position.

Corporate Services Manager

40 to 60K - ACA / ACCA 4 years+ PQE - Local Chartered firm seek a corporate services manager.

Undertake client audit and accounts work.

Ensure that all of the department’s assignments are completed to high standard.

All time management functions, identifying and resolving problems, management consultations, knowledge of clients internal reporting and control systems, minimise the disruption to the client’s own staff.

Proof read teams work, keep partners in the loop of all possible problems, time recording on client’s affairs, planning and reviewing audit departments assignments, liaison with the tax department regarding companies and directors tax affairs, tax disputes, marketing of the firm’s services and finally keeping up to date with company tax.

Corporate Tax Manager

Senior Manager - ACA / CTA – 40 to 60K - Chartered firm seek a corporate tax manager.

The position involves dealing with tax department clients.

Providing tax compliance services and assist with advising and consultancy services.

Servicing corporate and personal tax clients will involve complex tax work, computation of all time management figures and submit to partners, notifying tax partners of any problems, proof read and check all work, keeping other partners and certain managers in the loop of possible problems, tax work will be company and subsidiary orientated with some international flavoured dealings.

Motivating and training your team will be high upon the agenda.

Liaison with the corporate services department regarding special client tax issues.

Finally assist with marketing of the firm’s services.

Audit Manager – Designate Partner

50 to 100K (ACA / ACCA / ICAEW) - Our client, a major local practice with a premier league client base seeks an audit manager / designate partner.

You will be responsible for planning and organising major client audits, as well as hopefully being part of the “sharp end” marketing and new account pitching team.

Big audit experience 11m t/o + is required and on joining you will inherit one of the largest client portfolios.

Your team will be highly qualified, technically advanced and very motivated. Your prospects will be agreed in advance the “partnership deal”.

Job specification includes:
Plan and review departmental assignments, ensure compliance with internal and external procedural & regulatory requirements are adhered too. Plan and manage assignments, ensuring all the necessary resources are available. Use resources effectively and keep partners informed of progress. Or new possibilities of future business or likely tricky problems. Liaise with the tax department concerning client’s and directors tax issues. Marketing support, aware of all company operational rules and regulations, prepare engagement budgets and agree figures, assist in tenders and formal proposals, quote for new arrangements, manage work in progress and monthly billing levels, control recovery rates, observe and control time recording procedures, finally manage departments financial results.