Armstrong Knight

About Our Client Based in Aberdeen the firm acts for a wide spectrum of clients, across varied industries from smaller sole traders/contractor clients, through to wide ranging OMBs and SMEs up to circa £5million turnover and also a smaller number of larger clients up to around a dozen, with turnovers up to £20million in turnover The firm is making significant investment and planning for the future so you will be joining at a key time in this teams development and able to carve a pivotal role Job Description You will join the firm as a Senior Accountant in a hands on role, focusing on the sub audit threshold, turnover accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping, VAT, payrolls, self assessment and wide ranging general practice service provision in a key position in the team. You will have opportunity to gain increasing responsibility, client contact, technical skills (eg chance to assist on audit side and training of offer if interest to develop skills in this area) and develop within the role and firm. The Successful Applicant You may be AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualified, or suitably qualified by experience, with at least several years experience gained within the accountancy practice sector as a Senior Accountant, preparing accounts and general practice services for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.

Our client is seeking to complement its existing IT team with the addition of TWO SUPPORT DESK ANALYSTS . You will be an IT Service Desk analyst, with a positive approach and a 'can-do' attitude. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business, the chairman , and stakeholders . Ability to react quickly , as necessary, to resolve IT-related issues, in multiple locations including on occasion the Chairman's private jet. This is a unique opportunity that will enable you to progress your career within a dynamic, forward-thinking, and exciting group of businesses as it enters a new period of extensive growth and expansion in the UK and beyond. Responsibilities 1st-line hardware and software support for desktop computers, desk and mobile telephony, and other handheld devices across multiple sites Installation of new hardware and software Troubleshooting issues / answering queries to successful resolution User management - accounts, permissions, distribution lists Experience and qualifications Essential Minimum of 12 months' commercial experience in a similar role within a small- or medium-sized organisation Previous experience supporting users by telephone and ticketing system Three A- or five AS-levels / City and Guilds diploma / NVQ level 3 / or equivalent Beneficial Minimum of 18 months' commercial experience Previous experience supporting more than one company/division Previous support experience for a recruitment agency HND / DipHE / NVQ level 4 / degree with honours / or equivalent Skills and competency Essential Support of Microsoft Office 2010 or greater, Windows 7 or greater Familiarity with the internals of a PC/laptop Ability to diagnose various desktop and laptop issues, including operating system, TCP/IP networking, hardware component failure/intermittent issues Ability to follow instructions or procedures, and check own work Comfortable working independently and with others Beneficial Experience supporting Active Directory Support of Microsoft Office 2016, Visio, Windows 10 Experience with Office 365 Support of Android and iPhone phones, Android and iPad tablets, and Macs Experience with automated build and deployment tools Knowledge of Windows Server 2008 and 2012 Ability to estimate task duration and communicate progress PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, VISIT US AT ARMSTRONGKNIGHT ONLINE, OR CALL TO PROGRESS YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY.

Our client is a well respected firm that prides itself on delivering an excellent client service. As part of its strong growth they are now looking to recruit a Tax Manager or Senior Manager. Reporting to the Partner, you will be the main point of contact on all tax related matters and be responsible for providing tax advice on a varied portfolio of OMB clients, from both a corporate and personal tax perspective. This will cover areas such as CGT, IHT, remuneration planning, succession planning, share schemes and R&D. There will also be a requirement to oversee the tax compliance work being undertaken by Accounts team and provide tax compliance assistance where necessary. Ideally you will be CTA qualified with a solid background in both corporate and personal tax, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered as will those coming from a personal tax background. Strong client handling and communication skills are also essential.

You will be reporting into the Operations Director on a daily basis and the duties of the role will include but not limited to: Manage monthly P&L balance sheet and cash flow forecast Producing and managing the accounts Monitoring performance of departments Preparing Financial Statements Overseeing all tax and regulatory/compliance issues Contributing to decisions regarding financial strategy Managing Aged Debtors Arranging payment runs Bank reconciliation of accounts Raise Invoices and PO's as requested Liaising with Clients and Suppliers Qualified candidates are preferred however strong Part-Qualified or QBE candidates will be considered. The role could suit someone who is looking to secure their first opportunity outside of Accountancy Practice. Experience with Accounting Software Xero is essential. For more information and to discuss the role in confidence please contact Armstrong Knight on 68, or please apply below.

Our client is currently looking to strengthen their Corporate Tax division and is seeking to hire a high-calibre Senior Tax Manager to assist the Tax Partners in the delivery of the business plan and annual budget. Key responsibilities include: managing a portfolio of clients developing and motivating a team, whilst supporting fellow managers and partners supporting owner managers and their businesses with strong technical skills identifying potential business development opportunities for Dains and building strong professional relationships with clients recognising opportunities to mitigate taxliabilities and implementing these with clients maintaining proactive communications across the Tax department and other service lines, promoting a positive and supportive culture The successful applicant for this role will have a proven track record in corporate tax, with strong technical expertise. You must have recent experience of working at a relevant level in practice supported by a relevant professional qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or overseas equivalent).

As the Sales Manager, you will play a vital role directly responsible for the performance of the teams and sales outcomes, striving to increase the company's profit margins through sales by motivating and inventing new sales tactics. Creating and developing business plans and strategies to expand the customer and candidate base to maximize additional income for the company. You will be responsible for ensuring that effective methods are put into place so that the company achieves its maximum productivity. You will be expected to harness a working environment that encourages teamwork, energy, and creativity. To achieve this, you should have strong leadership and motivational skills along with good communication skills to ensure all customer and employee issues are addressed effectively. As the Sales Manager, you will work closely with the Compliance Manager, Operations Manager, HR Manager, IT Manager, Accounts Teams, Business Development Manager, and the Managing Director to improve the working environment and business processes of the company. The aim is to strengthen and deliver the margin to ensure the successful continuance of business operations. The main responsibilities include: Achievement of Margin Targets Development of Key Performance Indicators Business Planning & Strategy Team performance management, staff absences, internal recruitment Customer Service strategy and communication to the team Developing successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ongoing evaluation, implementation, and improvement of services and policies If you have experience as a Sales Manager within the Healthcare/IT recruitment sectors, please apply now or call us for an informal conversation.

An exciting role has come up for our clients near Woodford. The company are looking for a passionate and professional office manager to join their rapidly expanding company. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in supervisory and office management, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will also be experienced in Sage Line 50 and be able to complete basic purchase ledger duties. - You may also be required to complete basic reception duties if necessary. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Maintaining a smooth running of the office Competitive Salary, flexible working environment! Interviewing NOW ! Please apply for immediate interview.

Armstrong Knight are delighted to be advertising the position - Property Manager. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Manager to join a well-established, progressive estate agency based in Hackney. This role covers a maternity leave and is a 12-18 month contract that could lead to a permanent position. Candidate Duties Take ownership of the allocated property portfolio and assist with others as needed, ensuring clear communication with customers. Maintain regular contact with relevant branches to ensure coordinated efforts between departments. Book the renewal of gas safety certificates. Ensure all properties comply with current legislation. Book check-out inspections and negotiate the release of tenancy deposits to avoid disputes, deregistering deposits upon successful conclusion. Liaise with contractors to ensure repairs and maintenance are completed satisfactorily, on time, and under warranty where applicable. Act as a liaison between landlords, tenants, and contractors. Respond to enquiries from landlords, tenants, and contractors promptly. Arrange property visits through third-party inventory clerks, identify work needed, and take instructions to maximize rent potential. Coordinate payments related to contractors, deposits, and landlord bills.

A large award winning Property Management company are seeking an experienced Commercial Property manager to manage a high end portfolio of commercial properties for clients. Managing and maintain client contact you will deal with all day to day aspect of managing the portfolio, from maintenance, service charge to all Health and Safety legislations. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Dealing with applications for licences to underlet , assign or alter • Management of incoming and vacating tenants etc • Overseeing rent collection and dealing with arrears with assistance from accounts staff • Health and Safety advice and monitoring • Overseeing general repairs, instructing contractors, undertaking property inspections and planned maintenance programmes • Preparing service charge budgets and management of those properties • Possibly undertaking some rent reviews, lease renewals and minor dilapidations claims • Reporting to clients SKILLS REQUIRED: ESSENTIAL • Proven track record in commercial property management • High standard of written and spoken English, especially grammar and spelling and report writing • High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail • Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach • Able to effectively prioritize and multi-task • Excellent people skills • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers and clients • Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality • Proactive, and good at taking responsibility for own work • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages • Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points) DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL • Property or surveying related qualification or degree The company is offering great working conditions, employee benefits and career progression. It is not unheard of to side step in other areas of the business or climb the ladder, there are always internal opportunities in the company to progress you career. This is a full time permanent opportunity for 4 days a week and salary is negotiable for the right person.

Armstrong Knight are delighted to have partnered with a reputable well-established accountancy practice to recruit for a Tax Manager position in the Southend area. The client is an industry-leading practise with a diverse portfolio of businesses and high-network individuals. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own portfolio of private clients including all compliance matters, administration, and tax planning. The position will involve training and reviewing the work of junior staff within the group. Reporting will mainly be to the group's team leaders and, in many cases, directly to the partners. Individuals will also be required to assist the team leaders with the management of the group and have direct staff responsibilities. The allocation of work includes self-assessment tax returns for wealthy individuals, partnerships, and trusts; associated tax computations including CGT calculations on securities, chattels, and property transactions; completion of estate tax returns; and all related and complex aspects of looking after the tax affairs of a variety of high-net-worth private clients with wide-ranging business and personal interests. Specific experience in residence and domicile matters is desirable, but not essential.The role provides an excellent range of work for someone with a background in tax compliance wishing to broaden their experience with a dedicated "private client" firm with a diverse client base. The successful candidate Applicants should be CTA qualified, or equivalent. Individuals should be proactive, resilient, and driven to deliver excellent client service. The right candidate will be committed to a career in tax and will have relevant strong experience.Experience in organising delivery of tax work within tight deadlines, problem-solving and the ability to use their own initiative is essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. With this role, come the pre-requisites that the candidate is self-motivated, committed, and flexible, a natural team player, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and has the ability to work with stretching targets and deadlines. In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.Previous experience of using tax return software is assumed, as is the use of Word and Excel. Some knowledge of computerised accounts packages would be useful.Applicants should be preferably CTA qualified, or equivalent. Salary/benefits Salary of £50,000-£60,000 Flexible/hybrid working available 28 days holiday (20+8 bank holidays)

We are looking for a qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 3 to 4 years practice experience looking to further develop their skills and qualification in a well established and ambitious practice. The role will be working closely with one of the Client Managers assisting him with his portfolio of audit and OMB clients and assisting the busy professional team delivering a full range of services to our diverse client base. Accounts & General Practice Complete sets of accounts, working from source documents/records to final accounts for review by the appropriate manager/senior Prepare and work on a wide range of accounts - Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership, Group etc. Dealing with a varied client portfolio including OMBs, advertising, retail, construction, contractors, doctors etc. Input data onto Iris Calculate accruals and prepayments and supporting schedules Prepare and check fixed asset registers Xero user who can assist the team with queries together with clients as and when required Preparation of corporation tax returns and self-assessment returns. Developing relationships with clients with a view to becoming the other point of contact for any initial accounts, tax or VAT queries Attend client meetings Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients Effectively manage time to ensure work is completed within agreed time and budget Team management, identifying any training needs and providing guidance to junior team members ensuring cohesion amongst the close knit team Dealing with general incoming client queries and escalating when required Work with a variety of systems including -FreeAgent, Xero, IRIS, Pro-Audit, SAGE and Quickbooks Opportunity to be involved in ad-hoc client projects Audit & Financial Reporting Assist the audit Manager and Director in the planning phase Take the lead in the execution phase of statutory audits of UK headquartered medium and large companies and groups Responsible for the completion of the file up to manager or Director review, including supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff Deal directly with clients to resolve technical and challenging issues, including agreement of audit adjustments Prepare client statutory accounts under FRS102, including UK and international group consolidations Complete draft corporate tax computations for review by tax manager Prepare additional analysis as required by the client Attend client finalisation meetings with the audit partner Assist the audit partners in carrying out ad hoc assignments for audit and larger clients

Our client is a high growth Accountancy and Tax Consultancy firm based Rayleigh. Due to significant business wins our client is now seeking to recruit an ACCA/ACA Accountant to join the firm as a Senior Accountant OR Client Manager . The firm also offers some outstanding career development opportunities and offers access to interesting / complex clients within a very caring and supportive environment. The Role financial statements and tax computations for clients Providing strategic consultancy and financial management services Supervise a team of Accountants on the portfolio of all clients. Manage the Tax, VAT and payroll departments to ensure timeframes and HMRC deadlines are being adhered too, along with the personal management of the relevant members of staff. Manage and develop the practices use of Social Media for advertising and new client development. This is a strong relationship management role, with you working directly with the director to ensure the best client care and the smooth operation of the general office. For the right candidate, this role could lead to being invited to join the directorship in time. It is essential that you have had an existing career in practice and will ideally be ACCA or ACA qualified, however applicants who are qualified by experience may also be considered. You will receive a competitive market salary, plus a range of benefits including 28 days holiday (bank holidays included), office closure over the Christmas period, flexible working hours/work from home, rota parking at the office and the opportunity to develop your managerial skills. This is a fantastic and progressive job opportunity for an experienced general practitioner to develop and manage a team within a reputable, highly entrepreneurial and modern firm in Essex.