Curtis Recruitment Limited

We are recruiting for a Tax Manager on behalf an innovate accountancy firm. The role will support the firm in providing tailored tax advisory and compliance services to a wide range of clients including small businesses and owners, high net worth individuals and large multinational corporations. The firm will offer the Tax Manager a competitive salary, depending upon experience, a supportive working environment, study support if required and opportunity for professional development. Good benefits package including: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday Private Medical Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Access to employee wellbeing and mental health program Pension scheme 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days Access to corporate reward scheme Quarterly social events Free onsite parking As Tax Manager your responsibilities will be: Managing a portfolio of clients and their tax affairs Reviews of personal tax returns and computations Reviews of P11Ds and PSAs Corporation tax compliance for most complex and largest clients Manage technical tax advisory projects if desired Ad hoc technical research and drafting advisory reports Manage HMRC enquiries ATED and employment related securities returns Work with accounts and audit team, as well as clients, with ad hoc tax queries Deliver training to more junior members of staff and manage the team workflow Please do apply for this role if you have the following skills and experience: Be CTA qualified or part qualified ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified candidates with strong tax experience will be considered Have considerable tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Up to date tax knowledge Experience in managing team members and overseeing the work of juniors Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good general IT skills Submit your CV for this Tax Manager role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional looking for an exciting new role? Our client is recruiting for an Audit Assistant Manager to join the team at this highly professional accountancy practice in London. This firm will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, and excellent, flexible working environment and the opportunity to thrive and progress your career. If successful you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including private medical, life assurance, enhanced maternity leave, bonus scheme, health and well-being, social events and more. Working with Audit Managers and Partners, you will manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion and be responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of clients. As Audit Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include: Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising with them throughout the audit cycle Managing teams through the planning, fieldwork and completion of audit engagements Managing performance of teams, monitoring budgets and keeping the partner updated on progress Manage and mentor junior team members with the ability to give constructive feedback Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements Assist in tendering for new clients Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetings Liaise with other departments in order to efficiently complete jobs whilst adding value to clients needs Ensuring the firms processes and technical standards are maintained, with the ability to answer technical questions proficiently and confidently Continue developing your technical skills in all areas of the accounting and auditing standards To professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals at all times Keep up to date with internal policies, procedures and announcements Other ad hoc duties in line with business requirements Please do apply for this Audit Assistant Manager role if you have the following skills, experience and attributes: Qualified ACA or ACCA or recognised equivalent, with experience gained within a UK practice Ideally have experience of managing audits and audit teams Strong technical knowledge and experience in IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102 Proven experience in working to tight deadlines and time management Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to build strong relationships with staff and clients An aptitude for teamwork and problem solving Positive and ambitious attitude Good IT skills with experience of the following computer programmes is beneficial but not essential; ProAudit, Sage Accounts Production Advanced, Sage Line 50, Xero Submit your CV for this Audit Assistant Manager role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

We are recruiting for an Accounts Senior for a well-established, independent accountancy practice. The firm would consider an Accounts Semi Senior candidate and would offer a slightly lower than advertised salary. This is an approved training practice for both ICAEW an ACCA and the firm is happy to sign off training records. The successful candidate will receive 4% employers pension contribution and 28 days annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to five working weeks after three continuous years, and then an additional day for each complete year, up to maximum of six weeks. This Accounts Senior vacancy offers excellent prospects and will be perfect for a motivated, driven individual with a strong desire to progress and utilize their knowledge and skills. You will be working on a varied and interesting client portfolio including some motor-racing related clients. Reporting to the partners and/or client portfolio managers, as Accounts Senior your responsibilities will include: Producing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, preparing accounts using IRIS Corporation and personal tax returns on IRIS Assisting with audits if desired to assist with audit clients You will also get involved in VAT, all tax returns and other accountancy duties on an ad-hoc basis Assisting with ad hoc duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the practice Please do apply if you can satisfy the following: Ideally be qualified or part qualified ACA or ACCA - exceptional qualified by experience candidates will be considered Previous experience gained in a practice environment minimum four years (slightly less if Semi Senior) Ideally you will have some audit experience Be IT literate with sound MS Office and accounting software experience, ie Sage and Xero Hardworking, showing initiative and must be self-motivated Organised approach and ability to cope with repetitive tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Detail-orientated, accurate and diligent Works well under pressure and tight timelines and meet deadlines Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join the Corporate Audit team of renowned accountancy firm, to be based on the western outskirts of Birmingham. The role would suit someone who has qualified ACA or ACCA and has significant previous audit experience gained in a UK accountancy practice environment. This firm offers a friendly, supportive working environment where talented people can thrive and along with a competitive salary you will enjoy a comprehensive flexible benefits package and a flexible approach to the working environment. As Senior Audit Associate your responsibilities will include: Working as part of a team, or the first point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis, anticipating client needs, and communicating effectively with clients Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, and demonstrate an understanding of the different types of risk, considering and managing risk in all interactions with clients Producing work for the team leader, Manager and/or Partner review Nurture business development skills and identifying additional sales opportunities Demonstrate an application and solution-based approach to problem solving Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client s business processes and possible recommendations and assisting with the preparation of the Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client Being aware of progress against the audit budget and being able to explain variances to the budget to the Manager Potentially travelling to areas outside of the Midlands to support audit teams from other offices Continue to develop skills, building on existing knowledge Couching junior members of the team, providing guidance and assistance as required Please do apply for this Senior Audit Associate role if you satisfy the following criteria: Qualified ACA/ACCA Significant auditing and accounting experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment Sound understanding of UKGAAP and accounting principles Along with corporate audit experience, Non-Profits and pensions experience would be advantageous Good general IT skills; Microsoft Office, especially Excel and ideally CaseWare Excellent communication skills Energy and enthusiasm with a desire for personal and career development A willingness to travel to client site is essential Submit your CV for this Senior Audit Associate role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

We are recruiting for a Cloud Accounting Technician to join the friendly team of a well-established accountancy practice. This is a cloud accounting role with most clients using Xero and Dext. The Cloud Accounting Technician will likely be recently AAT qualified with 2-3 years experience and will be carrying out bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts for a portfolio of predominantly SMEs. If successful, you will be offered a competitive salary, depending upon experience, flexible, hybrid working, annual bons, salary sacrifice pension scheme, 23 days leave, private medical, death in service scheme (4x salary) and group income protection scheme. As Cloud Accounting Technician your responsibilities will include: Reviewing transactions posted by junior members of the team Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Being a point of contact for clients, communicating via email and telephone. Dealing with wide variety of client queries Coordinating with process level staff ensuring they have everything needed to keep client records up to date and accurate Preparation of VAT returns filing Assisting senior team members with finalising books for yearend accounts Professional Ethics in the workplace Ad hoc duties to assist staff as and when required Please do apply for this role if you can satisfy the following criteria: AAT qualified or qualified by experience minimum grade 4 GCSEs in math and English IT competent with a basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel Good knowledge of cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and Dext The ability to work on your own initiative and be flexible Friendly with good communication skills and polite telephone manner The ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines Submit your CV for this Accounting Technician role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications f or this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

We are recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Supervisor for an ambitious accountancy practice that is experiencing significant growth, hence the need to build the dynamic audit team. The portfolio is mixed with some commercial clients; however, the focus will be upon not-for-profit clients including schools, charities and religious organisations so experience in the sector is required. If successful you will be offered a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, along with the opportunity for career development. The firm operates agile, hybrid working practices. The ideal person for this Audit & Accounts Supervisor role will have been working at Audit Senior level for a while and now looking for the next step in their career. Within this role, you will provide complete and efficient delivery to the audit department management team and principals. This role, with the emphasis on audit, that will include overseeing and undertaking audits and accounts work, both in the office and at client premises. As Audit & Accounts Supervisor your responsibilities will include: Carry out audits from planning, leading the audit, through to completion for companies, not-for-profits, solicitors, charities and schools Be present on-site for audits to supervise the audit team, including reviewing the work of juniors and assisting junior team members with technical accounting and audit questions Drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion Drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion Preparation of tax computations and Corporation Tax returns (CT600) Preparation of statutory accounts of companies, and consolidated accounts of groups, partnerships and LLPs together with tax computations under FRS102 and IFRS requirements from client draft figures Close liaison with clients, and other stakeholders, often direct contact at Partner and Director Levels Mentor, train and manage juniors team members, motivate and encourage the team Any other special work as required e.g. benchmarking reports, management information reviews & proposal pitches Attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis Spotting Practice Development opportunities with clients and progressing these in liaison with Partner/Director Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following criteria: Qualified ACA or ACCA with experience of leading audits and supervising teams Significant experience in not-for-profit audits Have a minimum of 3 years previous experience within a UK accountancy practice Able to provide an outstanding and professional service to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value Good general IT skills; Pro-audit, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, QuickBooks and Alphatax Strong analytical and research skills Experience in both substantive & controls-based audits Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships, use own initiative, organise and prioritise workload Actively seeks to enhance own expertise, knowledge and development Submit your CV for this Audit & Accounts Supervisor role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

On behalf of an expanding accountancy practice, we are recruiting for an Accounts Senior/Semi Senior to join the team at the firm s Banbury office. This firm has a large agricultural client base and whilst not essential, some experience within agricultural accounting would be highly beneficially. This role would suit either a qualified accountant as a Senior or an exceptional part qualified as Semi Senior, and the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to thrive and progress within a successful and expanding practice. This is a firm that focusses upon its employees through social events, and flexible, hybrid working patterns, striving to make time spent in the office rewarding and enjoyable. As Accounts Senior/Semi Senior, your responsibilities will include: Prepare client accounts and tax returns based on information supplied by client, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines, finalise paperwork for dispatch to client and HMRC Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts Working with Managers to develop knowledge of clients and their businesses so as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters Assist the Partners and Managers with tax planning for existing and potential clients Support of partners and managers with specific assignments- e.g. business planning, advisory and tax matters Seek to identify business and personal tax planning opportunities, drawing to the attention of partners/ client as appropriate Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery Support trainees by providing on the job coaching Attend courses that are appropriate to job role Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors Book-keeping, ledger maintenance, supplier maintenance and management accounts, as and when required Prepare client tax returns, advise on tax payable and payment dates and to meet deadlines Assisting clients with accounts software and other book-keeping queries as required Involvement in client seminars including attendance and set up where required Assist the Partner and Manager in taking responsibility for the proactive promotion of the Firm in conjunction with the marketing department To be considered for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role, applicants will have the following skills, experience, and attributes: Be ACA or ACCA qualified (an exceptional finalist or part qualified may be considered) with at least two years experience within practice Experience of accounting for agricultural and rural businesses would be an advantage Ability to prepare client accounts, tax, PAYE or VAT quickly and efficiently with a good knowledge of all taxes Be IT literate, with knowledge of cloud accounting software including Xero, CCH and Sage Have excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills Be resilient, energetic, and analytical with an acute attention to detail Highly organised and self-motivated In addition to the above, you will live within commuting distance of Banbury and be willing to work outside normal hours as required. Submit your CV for this Accounts Senior/Semi Senior role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.