AJ CHAMBERS RECRUITMENT

Responsibility

• prepare legal documents and correspondence accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all formatting, spelling and grammar are correct
• managing and organizing the calendars of attorneys, ensuring that appointments and deadlines are met
• providing administrative support to the Head of Compliance and General Counsel, including managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
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• extensive and proactive diary management
• assessing and managing own workload
• manage and coordinate diary and travel arrangements for lawyers within the commercial property team
• provide administrative support to the real estate attorneys in the office, including drafting and editing legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
• assisting other members of the team, both proactively and at the request of the Client Services Lead
• drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including contracts, briefs, and pleadings
• acting as a liaison between the Head of Compliance and General Counsel and internal stakeholders and external partners
• work to ensure unique and individual support needs are understood for each lawyer
• organize and maintain filing systems, ensuring that all documents are filed appropriately and are easily retrievable
• managing Fee-earners diaries
• communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties to gather and provide information and updates on cases
• coordinating meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and arranging logistics
• preparing and formatting legal and compliance documents, reports, and presentations
• ensure regular communication is made to convey and share any workload pressures with other PAs and/or PA Team Leader
• distribute and co-ordinate appropriate support for specific client projects
• provide cover for the Client Document Executives as necessary (for example during periods of heavy workloads
• being responsible for Compliance and Money Laundering
• handle telephone calls, taking accurate messages and responding to queries where possible
• schedule appointments, maintain attorney calendars, and coordinate meetings and conference calls
• set up processes for client matters through liaison with Partners, Fee Earners and client contacts
• holiday or sickness periods)
• managing correspondence, including email and mail, on behalf of the legal team
• maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and databases
• field and screen communications , ensuring exceptional client service is delivered at all times
• being the first point of contact for Clients
• liaise with clients and external contacts in a professional and courteous manner, providing regular updates on progress where necessary
• assist with the preparation of legal filings and court documents, including e-filings
• short dictations and basic amendments and document updates
• organizing and maintaining legal files and documents, both electronic and paper-based
• assisting with special projects and research as needed
• managing tasks and admin duties
• conduct legal research as required, ensuring that all relevant information is gathered and presented in a clear and concise manner
• conduct legal research and prepare summaries of findings
• identify and act upon process improvements across the team to enhance both internal and external client services
• conflict searches, file opening and risk assessment forms
• coordinating travel arrangements and processing travel expenses for attorneys
• providing backup support to other members of the Legal and Compliance team as needed
• complete appropriate/necessary DP tasks to the highest standards and ensuring house style requirements are met
• attend to general administrative duties, including photocopying, scanning, and data entry
• manage and maintain paper and electronic files
• drafting letters of engagement
• providing administrative support to the legal team as needed, including answering phones, filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
• perform other duties as assigned by attorneys and management
• assist with billing and time recording, ensuring that all invoices are raised in a timely and accurate manner
• updating and maintaining integrity of information held in Outlook, InterAction and 3E

Requirements

• communication Skills
• client Meetings
• client Services
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• administrative Support
• audio Typing
• diary Management
• law Firm
• international Law
• enthusiastic
• compliance
• interpersonal Skills
• legal
• structured Finance
• flexible
• invoicing
• asset Based Finance
• organisational Skills
• client Billing
• attention to detail
• expense Management
• pro-active
• secretarial Support
• secretarial
• fileSite
• at least 5 years of experience as a PA or similar role, with experience supporting senior executives preferred
• travel Arrangements
• land Registry
• proactivity
• team-Work
• copy Typing
• excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails and presentations
• excellent typing and transcription skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
• accurate typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
• the role will offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development
• exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks effectively
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• if you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing excellent support to senior executives, we encourage you to apply
• excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone system
• excellent communication, organisational and team skills
• prior experience of working in a fast-paced corporate environment

Earnings for position pa

Responsibility

• looking after a mixed portfolio of personal tax clients and trusts
• overseeing the Tax compliance and advisory functions. Managing a client portfolio and providing a high quality service to clients
• managing the delivery of compliance work
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• responsible for your own portfolio of personal tax clients
• delivering bespoke advisory work to clients
• managing the a portfolio of Tax Disputes, working and communicating closely with clients and HMRC
• providing high level and detailed tax advice to clients on a wide range of matters typically including
• dealing with all compliance matters
• you will manage your own varied client portfolio and act as the clients first point of contact
• liaising with partners and delegating to the wider tax team would be a requirement of the role
• OMB tax planning
• on boarding new clients
• sole responsibility for the preparation of personal tax returns in your allocated portfolio
• networking to build a strong relationship with internal and external professional and business contacts
• assisting with the overall management of the compliance process
• responsibility for timely billing, debt collection, and control of recovery rates
• be responsible for managing the billing and debtors in respect of your portfolio
• liaising with staff and Partners, and where appropriate managing individuals as part of any project work
• business sale and acquisition and other transactional matters
• assisting in the training and development of staff
• preparation of forms P11D and ad-hoc taxation advice for your portfolio
• to develop a good understanding of your clients affairs – this will require you to see the bigger picture
• attending meetings and assisting the partners with advisory reports
• CGT and IHT
• build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and managing expectations
• consultancy work within the department such as share restructuring, EIS/SEIS, EMI’s and project-based work with the help of a tax Partner
• support the rest of the Tax Disputes team in drafting marketing materials such as presentations, blog posts, articles, and delivering seminars
• identifying various tax solutions that can be offered to your client
• monitoring and managing own workload against personal chargeable hours targets by multi-tasking and setting priorities
• manage a portfolio of Tax Disputes work, regularly corresponding with clients and HMRC
• showing potential for growing the Employment Tax team and assisting with the development of strategy
• employment related securities
• dealing with HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of the clients including enquiries
• providing tax advice on a range of different issues
• A pro-active approach is sought and the ideal individual would build relationships over time
• review reports, correspondence, and computations drafted by junior members of staff
• assisting partners with various one-off technical projects
• participating in performance appraisal scheme by helping to identify your own and others strengths, weaknesses and training needs
• non resident and non-domiciled tax planning/ advice
• you will participate and lead on large-scale advisory projects, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, HNWI tax planning, corporate restructuring, private equity, and tax disputes and investigations, whilst reviewing and evaluating tax returns to ensure compliance and accuracy
• optimise communication between partners and staff. Positively supporting the future direction of the firm by proactively participating in group meetings etc
• tax enquiry work
• supporting the tax partner with tax technical work including preparing tax planning reports, technical research, ad hoc advisory work, assisting with meetings and with day-to-day client queries
• manage WIP, Billing and recoverability
• build a network of internal and external professional and business contacts

Requirements

• accountancy
• accountancy Firm
• chartered Accountants
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• tax Managers
• tax
• corporate Tax
• tax Planning
• corporation Tax
• personal Tax
• tax Returns
• ideally ATT or CTA qualified or studying
• A market-leading bonus package
• strong personal tax knowledge & experience
• CTA or ATT qualified, or an exceptional qualified by experience
• 25 days of annual leave plus national bank holidays
• excellent communication skills
• have a solid background in tax with experience gained within a practice environment
• ATT/CTA/ACA or ACCA qualified/overseas equivalent with tax experience overseas equivalent with experience working in a small or mid-tier accountancy practice
• option to work three days from home
• confidence to deal with a variety of tax affairs
• experience in managing client relationships and dealing with complex client queries
• CTA qualified
• science or Engineering Postgraduate Degree is very beneficial
• ATT/CTA qualification, HMRC inspector training
• experience in Tax Technology
• CTA is fairly important to demonstrate a breadth of tax knowledge
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• up-to-date knowledge and technical experience in a wide range of tax
• excellent knowledge of UK R&D tax relief schemes and claim quantification
• experience of tax enquiries, investigations & disclosures
• leadership experience at a management grade
• having worked in a similar role in practice is high advantageous, however, we will look at those with an in-house background
• you can be experienced in any discipline of tax, but MUST be happy to diversify
• experience in reviewing work
• proven experience of managing several projects simultaneously, and experience working within a business unit with internal and external clients
• experienced in report writing, and tax computations is preferred
• the client base is varied and includes start-ups, SMEs, many of which are owner-managed businesses, charities and the educational sector
• previous experience of overseeing junior team members
• A back ground in either direct or indirect taxation
• A desire to constantly improve with the aim to be the best that you can be
• proven experience of working independently on R&D tax relief claims for both small and large companies
• experienced in the training and mentoring junior staff would be useful
• CTA is also highly desired
• willingness to train, supervise, manage and take responsibility for new staff joining the team
• for further information on this Corporate Tax Manager role, please apply direct or contact Tim Keech at AJ Chambers

Earnings for position tax manager

Responsibility

• conduct thorough research and gather evidence related to financial crime cases, including money laundering, fraud, and bribery
• conduct thorough legal research using various resources, including online databases, statutes, regulations, and case law, to support case strategies and arguments
• conduct property searches, including Land Registry and local authority searches
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• conduct legal research and analysis to support the legal team in various commercial transactions
• assist in the preparation and drafting of legal documents, such as briefs, affidavits, and contracts
• working on complex legal due diligence investigations
• analyse and organize legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials
• draft contracts and other legal documents
• draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements such as sales agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and lease agreements
• review and analyse financial records, transaction data, and other relevant documents to identify potential irregularities and patterns
• draft and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail
• liaise with clients and third-party professionals, such as surveyors and mortgage lenders
• manage corporate governance documentation and filings, including minutes, resolutions, and annual filings
• drafting transaction documents
• maintain accurate case files, ensuring all documentation is properly organised and accessible
• managing data rooms
• prepare and organize exhibits, deposition transcripts, and other supporting documents for court filings and trials
• manage case files, including preparing completion statements and dealing with post-completion matters
• provide legal support to the business teams on commercial and regulatory matters
• assist in the coordination of legal proceedings, including scheduling meetings, depositions, and court appearances
• liaising with clients and other professionals to take instructions
• manage and maintain case files, ensuring all relevant documents are properly organized, indexed, and accessible
• assist with the completion of property transactions, including dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry registration
• coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• stay up to date with changes in financial crime laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• daily duties will include - opening files, handling accounts matters, archiving, liaising with andupdating clients
• assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including coordinating logistics and gathering necessary materials
• maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and legislation
• assist with the preparation and review of regulatory filings and compliance matters
• collaborate with internal departments to provide guidance on legal matters and promote best practices to prevent financial crime
• maintain a calendar of important deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements to ensure compliance and prevent missed deadlines
• assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings
• perform other tasks as assigned by the legal team

Requirements

• crime
• contracts
• communication Skills
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• debt
• corporate Law
• estate Planning
• exchange
• law
• financial Crime
• legal
• diary Management
• corporate Governance
• dispute Resolution
• drafting
• inheritance
• tax
• legal Research
• property
• interpersonal Skills
• negotiation
• law Firm
• professional Negligence
• legal Documents
• leases
• money Laundering
• organisational Skills
• written Communication
• wills
• legal Service
• law Graduate
• paralegals
• IT Skills
• outstanding verbal
• proactivity
• attention-to-Detail
• client Liaison
• research
• private Client
• for further information please contact Ella Britton
• previous experience working as a paralegal, preferably in financial crime or white-collar crime
• in-depth knowledge of financial crime laws, regulations, and investigative procedures
• strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to identify relevant information from complex documents
• minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Commercial Paralegal
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Residential Paralegal
• bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution
• strong knowledge of commercial property transactions and relevant legislation
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients in the Employment Tribunal
• strong knowledge of residential property transactions and relevant legislation
• minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate commercial law
• proficient in using legal research tools and databases
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law principles
• registered paralegal qualification
• ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• knowledge of wills, POA's and Executries
• this position offers an opportunity to work fully remote and to join a forward-thinking company, contribute to its ongoing success, and grow with us as they revolutionise real estate investing
• knowledge of Executries, Wills, POA's

Earnings for position paralegal

Responsibility

• management of substantial portfolio of a wide variety of business clients
• day to day management on jobs assigned with a director
• management of audit, accounts, and corporation taxation compliance assignments in line with firm’s standard procedures
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• prepare and review financial statements in line with FRS 105 and FRS 102 1A
• accounts preparation for a diverse range of client types and sectors including limited companies, solicitors and charities
• 50/50 role split between audit & accounts - with flexibility on this if desired
• participation in client meetings and ad-hoc assignments as appropriate
• management of a diverse client portfolio which includes specialist areas such as financial services
• plan and finalise audits
• attending client premises to complete audit fieldwork alongside other team members
• planning and leading audits alongside the Audit Manager
• conducting audits for clients
• accounts production for larger businesses over the audit threshold, consolidated accounts production
• delivery of client service charter
• compute personal and corporation taxes and submit relevant returns with HMRC
• providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects
• reviewing audit work completed by junior colleagues and reporting into the Audit Manager
• planning and completing audit files
• working on advisory projects for clients
• management of portfolio lock-up and recoveries through billing activities
• deal with client queries on a regular basis
• direct client dialogue to solve queries and provide advice as required
• reviewing the accounts prepared by junior colleagues and offering support and guidance to assist with their development
• traveling to client sites for audits
• liaising with over teams and divisions within the business
• development of portfolio through cross-selling and new client wins
• work in a team of 3
• management accounts preparation and cash flow projections
• direct client involvement and communication including assisting with queries and offering advisory services when required
• preparing accounts for corporate clients
• management accounts production
• contribution towards development of technical audit and accounts competences in the business services team
• supervise and delegate work as appropriate
• analysis of bookkeeping data and VAT return preparation
• preparing corporate tax returns and liaising with both the tax department and HMRC
• supervising and delegating work to junior team members
• assisting clients with the integration of cloud based bookkeeping software including Xero
• preparing and reviewing management accounts when required
• building and maintaining strong client relationships
• participation in departmental resource planning
• this role involved Accounts, Audit and Tax. You do not require Audit experience to be considered for this role, but it is desirable
• carrying out other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role

Requirements

• accountancy
• accountants
• audit
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• chartered Accountants
• must have previous experience working within a practice
• ACA/ACCA qualified or near qualification
• qualified ACA/ACCA or close to qualifying
• minimum of 2 years’ experience working accountancy practice
• ideally ACA or ACCA part-qualified or finalist/newly-qualified
• fully qualified ACA / ACCA
• qualified ACA or ACCA
• familiarity with audit software
• experience with audit software
• part-qualified or fully-qualified ACA/ACCA
• knowledge of audit software
• ACA/ACCA Qualified
• able to use your initiative
• practice background
• minimum of 3 years of working in a practice
• accounts preparation expertise
• accounts preparation experience
• 2-3 years of experience in planning and executing audits of varying sizes
• experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site
• experienced in managing audit and accounts assignments
• good technical knowledge of Audit and Accounting standards including FRS 102
• ability to prepare financial statements to a high quality under FRS 102
• you will be a crucial member of the Business Advisory Department
• strong client-facing skills, demonstrating a professional and approachable demeanor
• working knowledge of International Auditing Standards , IFRS, UK GAAP
• must care passionately about your job and the levels of service you provide
• direct experience in interacting with clients
• experience dealing directly with clients
• this role offers a unique blend of audit and accounts responsibilities, where you'll be able to showcase your expertise and creativity
• direct client interaction experience
• experience with a variety of softwares, use of CCH would be preferred
• you will be responsible for servicing clients, directing all assurance services delivered, and managing the department’s people
• able to build lasting client relationships
• experienced in managing client relationships
• ability to lead, plan and complete audits - for businesses with turnovers up to 35m
• ability to lead and organize team members
• ability to lead, plan and complete audits - for businesses with turnovers up to £35m

Benefits

• mobile phone

Earnings for position accounts & audit senior

Responsibility

• to manage a portfolio of audit engagements
• to manage a portfolio of audit engagements focused on PIEs, OEPIs and other listed entities
• complete audit planning alongside the partner and manager
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• overseeing the preparation and audit of financial statements under Charities SORP
• lead and manage audits, attend client meetings and provide statutory audit services
• embrace the Firm’s vision, mission and values and translate these into day-to-day actions to lead and develop others
• to motivate audit teams, seek and provide feedback, and act as line manager for a pool of our talented people
• coach and develop the team to maximise their contribution to the audit
• conducting audit assignments in a variety of industries
• working on a portfolio of clients reporting to various Audit Partners
• to project manage audit engagements from end to end
• attendance and contributions at client meetings
• build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• supervise a team of assistants completing the on-site audit work
• management of an appropriately sized portfolio of clients reporting directly to Partner/Director
• completing audits with minimal supervision and within deadlines
• planning audit assignments and identifying key risk areas
• provide general business advice to clients and manage the overall service delivery
• consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service
• focus on the complicated audit areas and hold meetings with clients to discuss these complex areas and any audit issues
• accounts preparation for not-for-profit and corporate clients
• management and development of upcoming audit talent
• participate in corporate finance projects such as due diligence and reverse acquisitions
• actively seek out opportunities to develop and grow business across the firm
• building and maintaining strong relationships with new and established clients
• preparation of corporation tax returns and computations
• acting as a mentor for seniors and assistant managers
• financial management of portfolio taking control of WIP, billing and debt management
• supervise and manage audit staff, providing coaching and career development opportunities
• demonstrate initiative and judgement providing solutions to problems
• ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements
• involvement in business development, including maintaining own key contacts and fostering new relationships
• engage in business development activities and help drive the Hospitality strategy
• work with assistant managers and managers to develop their specialist areas
• maintaining up to date technical knowledge
• maintaining a good level of technical knowledge and being able to independently research issues forming your own solutions
• leading a field work team including supervising and coaching more junior members of staff to help them reach their full potential
• planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of engagement
• assist in the general running of the audit department and report directly to the partner
• to perform the firm’s review and completion procedures, including attendance at clearance meetings and Audit Committee meetings
• assisting in the training of trainees within the team
• reporting to audit Partners and Directors on all salient points arising from audits
• project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings and supervision, and delivery of audit work
• to manage WIP and billing, considering budgets, scope changes and engagement profitability
• planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of clients
• for more details about this opportunity, please apply direct or get in contact with John Finch at AJ Chambers
• prepare and negotiate fee proposals for our existing client base, and assist in forming propositions for new business
• to manage each audit assignment in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and International Standards on Auditing, ensuring quality and excellence at all times, including liaison with Engagement Quality Control Reviewers
• project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings, and supervision and delivery of audit work
• the portfolio may include audits, accounts preparations and management accounts, as well as any other work from time to time which may reasonably be considered part of the role

Requirements

• accountancy Firm
• accountancy
• audit
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• accountants
• chartered Accountants
• external Audit
• big Four
• time and Exam Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• fully qualified ACA/ACCA or international equivalent
• experience of working as a Senior Manager in a medium/large firm
• recent, extensive external audit experience at Manager level within a 'Big 4’ or mid-tier firm
• current accounting and financial reporting standards including IFRS and GAAP standards
• an open mind to hybrid/ flexible working as our team and client needs require
• experience of PIE/listed work is essential
• demonstrating practical working knowledge of IFRS is essential. US GAAP and PCAOB experience is preferable
• ACA or ACCA qualified
• team management experience with the ability to motivate a team and lead by example
• ACA/ACCA qualified or Qualified by experience
• 3 years minimum experience in practice within an audit position
• previous exposure to a range of Corporates sectors such as Consumer Goods, Defence, Retail or Manufacture is desirable
• significant experience of external audits of small and medium sized enterprises under UK GAAP
• the desire to work in a diverse team, gain exposure to an international working environment and undertake new challenges
• assistant Manager / Manager experience
• managerial experience isn’t required but is an advantage
• an excellent understanding of FRS 102 is essential, and IFRS an advantage
• strong project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, prioritisation, organisation and evaluative skills
• for more information on this Audit Manager role, please apply directly or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers
• have exposure to corporation tax
• knowledge of Caseware and Alphatax would be advantageous but not essential
• experience with CCH and InFlo is desirable
• experience of delivering results and adding value to clients
• significant and recent experience as an Audit Manager in an external audit capacity, working with large, complex clients from a variety of corporate industry sectors

Benefits

• profit sharing

Earnings for position audit manager