FRANCIS CLARK LLP

Responsibility

• in a nutshell
• what you'll be doing day to day
• no two days will ever be the same as our diverse client base brings new challenges and opportunities daily
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• completing annual accounts and tax computations for GP practices
• supporting a diverse client portfolio from UK Top 100 law firms to sole legal practitioners
• dealing with the completion and submission of self-assessment tax returns
• using your commercial mind to identify financial and tax planning opportunities for clients
• networking at various events/ shows, whilst supporting clients and prospects
• planning, preparing, and completing year-end accounts, tax computations and tax returns
• utilising your talented accounting knowledge and skills to collaborate with clients and deliver an exceptional service
• completion of superannuation certificates
• coaching and supporting junior team members
• due to continued success our professional practices team is growing rapidly. This position is perfectly suited for a partially qualified accountant aspiring to fast-tract their career progression toward becoming a chartered accountant
• ice cream producers, wedding venues and cider farms are a small taste of the interesting clients you will enjoy working with, in this hands-on supervisory role, alongside developing a team of talented of junior accountants
• our highly rewarding Senior role sees you working in a specialist, and experienced team. You’ll work with interesting clients in the healthcare sector; from GP and Dental Practices to Vets, Pharmacies and Care Homes
• dealing with the completion of quarterly VAT returns
• you may be an experienced finalist or qualified accountant, who is confident in completing accounting files from start to finish, enjoys taking a lead role in supporting junior members within the team and ready to take the next step in your career
• drafting correspondence for clients; liaising with HMRC
• enjoys having a laugh, whilst working hard and being part of a supportive team
• our friendly and Exeter Business Advisory team offer a supportive environment, where you can ask anyone at any level about a query and they will be more than happy to help
• providing varied administrative and business set-up services for clients
• commercially astute, with keen analytical and problem-solving mind
• managing compliance work for a portfolio of clients
• supervising, and supporting the work of less experienced team members
• A natural ability to build rapport quickly with clients and other employees across the firm
• about you
• knowledgeable of accounts preparation, tax compliance for various business entities
• identifying financial, commercial and tax planning opportunities for clients
• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified
• adept user of accounts and tax return software
• working with Partners on new client work
• are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference; that has variety each day and allows you to build strong client relationships? Here it is
• experienced in accounts preparation for partnerships/LLPs and limited companies
• why work at PKF Francis Clark
• healthcare sector experience
• ACA/ACCA qualified - or nearing qualification
• ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and accurately kept up to date
• producing management accounts and assisting with the completion of quarterly VAT returns
• day to day management of the agricultural team overseeing workflow and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget
• ensuring that accounting records are maintained and kept up to date
• able to work independently and demonstrate initiative in delivering an excellent service to clients
• enjoys being part of a collaborative team, working hard and supporting each other
• good technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance
• assisting with the preparation of self-assessment tax returns

Earnings for position accountant

Responsibility

• in a nutshell
• A fantastic role in our Tax team for an individual with significant compliance and advisory experience
• what you'll be doing day to day
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• assist with and help run the overall compliance cycle for complex corporate tax groups and larger clients of the office
• playing a key and leading role in developing and maintaining relationships with our corporate clients
• provide support to the Bristol corporate finance and tax consultancy team in respect of transactions
• assist in developing tax technical materials and where relevant, carry out training on specific corporate tax technical areas
• reporting to and assisting the Tax Partners
• provide technical support to the junior tax team members
• liaising with the Accounts and Audit Directors/Partners to ensure a comprehensive tax service to clients
• undertaking tax technical research for wider projects
• we have a fantastic role within our Tax team for an individual looking to develop their career further to becoming a specialist Tax Advisor
• A fantastic role in our Tax team for an individual looking to develop their career further to becoming a specialist Tax Advisor
• review tax computations prepared by junior tax team members
• you will help manage and develop our corporate tax team and well-established portfolio of OMB/SME and large corporate clients providing a mix of compliance and advisory services
• managing the Complex Corporate Tax team
• you will work across all areas of our Tax department providing a mix of tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients
• you will support and manage the delivery of compliance and advisory services to our well-established portfolio of OMB/SME and large corporate clients
• undertaking a number of tax related administrative tasks
• act as strategic mentor and coach to junior staff in the office
• providing technical and mentoring support to the junior Tax team members
• becoming involved with the business development efforts of the team
• this role can be based within a reasonable distance to our Bristol, Exeter, Poole and Southampton offices, with a view to working out of the office two days per week
• our Tax department is led by 13 Tax partners with 130 staff spread over the firm's nine offices working collaboratively across a multi-discipline of taxes
• be technically up-to-date with relevant tax matters and able to accurately interpret and apply current tax legislation
• managing and reviewing complex corporate tax returns
• with our Tax team widely spread across our nine offices, with a view to being present in one of the offices at least two days per week
• this role can be based within a reasonable distance to our Bristol, or Taunton offices, with a view to working out of the office two days per week
• being the point of contact for HMRC, including the CCM where relevant and supporting clients with handling HMRC investigations
• working alongside audit colleagues on annual tax assignments
• supporting senior colleagues in activities ranging from preparing corporation tax computations and returns to advisory work such as capital allowances or R&D claims
• remaining technically up to date with all relevant tax matters and able to accurately interpret and apply current tax legislation
• assisting transactional tax work
• managing work-in-progress on all assignments ensuring regular and timely billing and assisting with the prompt collection of debtors
• be involved in internal and external presentations
• previous experience in a tax compliance role, either at Assistant or Senior level
• helping to build and maintain contact with clients, HMRC, solicitors, other accountancy, law and professional services firms, in the delivery of an excellent client service
• assisting in developing tax technical materials and where relevant, carrying out training on specific corporate tax technical areas
• CTA and / or ACA qualified
• about you
• at least 5 years’ experience of tax with a focus on large corporate tax compliance
• excellent up to date technical knowledge
• preparing risk assessments to identify key tax issues to be considered

Requirements

• report to the Tax Partners
• large and complex corporate tax compliance
• liaise closely with the Accounts/Audit Directors/Partners to ensure a comprehensive service to clients
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• corporate tax HMRC enquiries
• assist with building the tax practice
• undertaking tax due diligence reviews and preparing key findings reports
• manage the local corporate tax team
• supervise the local corporate tax team
• international corporate tax issues and structuring
• manage and review complex corporate tax returns
• prepare and review complex returns
• corporate reconstructions / demergers etc
• correspond and deal with client enquires
• general business tax advisory
• maintain direct contact with clients and HMRC
• remain technically up to date with all relevant tax matters and able to accurately interpret and apply current tax legislation
• undertake client tax work
• manage work-in-progress on all assignments ensuring regular and timely billing and assisting with the prompt collection of debtors
• review tax work and smaller assignments undertaken by general practice staff, providing coaching and addressing outstanding issues

Responsibility

• in a nutshell
• graduate Trainee Accountant
• you'll join our three-year training programme to become a Chartered Accountant
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• you’ll earn while you learn, working whilst studying
• we pay for all your training and qualifications and support you every step of the way
• what you'll be doing
• one thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same
• every client is different, so you’ll be challenged with new opportunities daily
• as a trainee accountant you will work in either our audit & assurance, business advisory or professional practices teams
• we are ranked number 28 on the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list 2023, making this a brilliant place to embark on your accountancy career
• our audit & assurance teams regularly visit clients’ premises, so every day is different
• this is a great way to learn and develop technical, commercial and personal skills
• you’ll work across a variety of sectors, experiencing a wide range of high-quality clients, from start-ups, AIM-listed companies, and inspirational not-for-profit organisations
• you’ll also gain experience in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, as well as assessing forecasts and projections
• our business advisory teams help our clients prepare year-end accounts, management accounts, forecasts, and projections
• you get to work in small project teams on a wide range of medium sized and large businesses for 1-2 weeks at a time
• you’ll be able to get involved in areas such as company and business taxation, company secretarial matters and VAT returns
• about you

Earnings for position trainee accountant

Responsibility

• in a nutshell
• graduate Trainee Accountant
• you'll join our three-year training programme to become a Chartered Accountant
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• you’ll earn while you learn, working whilst studying
• we pay for all your training and qualifications and support you every step of the way
• what you'll be doing
• one thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same
• every client is different, so you’ll be challenged with new opportunities daily
• as a trainee accountant you will work in either our audit & assurance, business advisory or professional practices teams
• we are ranked number 28 on the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list 2023, making this a brilliant place to embark on your accountancy career
• our audit & assurance teams regularly visit clients’ premises, so every day is different
• this is a great way to learn and develop technical, commercial and personal skills
• you’ll work across a variety of sectors, experiencing a wide range of high-quality clients, from start-ups, AIM-listed companies, and inspirational not-for-profit organisations
• you’ll also gain experience in preparing annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, as well as assessing forecasts and projections
• our business advisory teams help our clients prepare year-end accounts, management accounts, forecasts, and projections
• you get to work in small project teams on a wide range of medium sized and large businesses for 1-2 weeks at a time
• you’ll be able to get involved in areas such as company and business taxation, company secretarial matters and VAT returns
• about you

Earnings for position trainee accountant

Responsibility

• in a nutshell
• our Bristol Audit team, work with notably exciting clients and are now looking to grow with additional talented Audit Seniors
• our Taunton Audit team, work with notably exciting clients and are now looking to grow with additional talented Audit Seniors
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• our size, scale and varied client list offer incredible opportunities to specialise or diversify
• we pride ourselves on having a friendly and collaborative working environment, where you can thrive
• typically, you can progress to Assistant Manager and Manager level, continuing to develop leadership skills and take on senior responsibilities
• what you'll be doing day to day
• you will be leading assignments with a variety of new and established clients including SMEs, UK subsidiaries of overseas groups, and a variety of not-for-profit organisations
• as an Audit Senior within our specialist professional practices team, you’ll lead assignments with new and established legal sector clients including law firms across the UK ranging from top 100 firms to sole practitioners
• our Plymouth Audit team continues to win new work with notably exciting clients and are now looking to add to their team with additional talented Audit Seniors
• along with a competitive salary you'll have access to outstanding professional development and training opportunities. Your career growth is a top priority for us, enabling you to pursue your aspirations and reach your full potential
• in a nutshell: Are you a qualified or part qualified accountant who is more drawn to working with corporate clients?
• planning and completing statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office
• planning, carrying out and completing statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and back in the office
• you may be a part qualified/finalist or qualified Audit professional who enjoys working with corporate clients and is looking to move to the next level in your career
• are you a qualified or part qualified accountant who is more drawn to working with corporate clients?
• our vibrant and modern Exeter office is known to enjoy inter-office cricket tournaments, payday pizza and other fun sociable activities, inside and outside of work
• supported by our internal Learning & Development team and your managers, you will have excellent professional development and training opportunities and further your career with a broad range of experience
• our commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance is paramount, which is why we offer a flexible approach to our working week, allowing for a hybrid arrangement
• ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
• leading the audit team on-site and ensuring all audit procedures are followed
• leading the audit team on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to fully, all hours are correctly recorded and budgets are met
• drafting correspondence for clients; liaising with HMRC, by telephone and email
• supervising and supporting the work of less experienced team members
• supervising and supporting the work of junior team members
• providing varied administrative and business services for clients
• along with receiving an excellent market rate of pay, we are proud to offer a supportive and flexible culture, and we take your career seriously to enable you to go where you want to go, and to be the best you can be
• real contact time with developing relationships and liaising with people on the client side, including non-accounts employees
• producing work for Manager and/ or Partner review, clearly highlighting technical or client-specific issues and providing possible solutions where require
• training and supporting junior members of the team
• producing work for Manager and/or Partner review
• training student AAT staff
• about you
• highlighting technical or client-specific issues and providing possible solutions where required
• ACA/ ACCA qualified , although part-qualified with relevant experience will also be considered
• part qualified or ACA /ACCA qualified
• AAT/ ACA /ACCA qualified or nearing qualification
• in a nutshell: Carve out and exciting career at our firm, with this varied audit role that will open the door to excellent future opportunities, whilst enjoying a work life balance
• you’ll be AAT or ACA/ ACCA qualified
• dealing with the completion of annual accounts and tax computations, for both incorporated and unincorporated businesses; plus occasionally UK holding companies of overseas subsidiaries
• carve out an exciting career at our firm, with this varied audit role that will open the door to excellent future opportunities, whilst enjoying a good work life balance
• previous audit experience and experience in accounts preparation for partnerships/ LLPs and limited companies
• carve out and exciting career at our firm, with this varied audit role that will open the door to excellent future opportunities, whilst enjoying a good work life balance
• carve out and exciting career at our firm, with this varied audit role that will open the door to excellent future opportunities, whilst enjoying a work life balance
• organised and able to plan time efficiently in order to meet deadlines
• experienced in using automated audit software and computer based accounting and tax compilation programmes
• if you're looking to take the next step in your career, where you will be both challenged and supported - then our Audit Senior opportunity could be for you
• experience of electronic accounting packages
• confident, professional and team orientated in approach
• as an Audit Senior within our growing corporate services team, you’ll be leading assignments with a variety of new and established clients including SMEs, UK subsidiaries of overseas groups, and a variety of not-for-profit organisations
• in spring we moved into our inspirational new office at Royal William Yard which has modern facilities and is surrounded by stunning ocean views, with ample restaurants and coffee shops for you to enjoy or go paddle boarding after work

Requirements

• ACA/ ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant experience
• statutory audit experience, gained in a practice environment, ideally including experience of group audits and preparing consolidated financial statements
• full clean driving licence with unrestricted access to a car
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• organised and able to plan your own time efficiently
• ability to work independently, or as part of a team
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly with clients
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• professional and discreet in demonstrating client care
• statutory audit experience, gained in a public practice environment, ideally including experience of group audits and preparing consolidated financial statements
• experience in using automated audit software and computer-based accounts and tax compilation programmes