McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd

Accounts Senior/Outsourcing Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast growing Top10 Accounting Firm who are looking to recruit an Accounts Senior/Outsourcing Senior to join their growing Business Services team in Buckinghamshire. Managing a portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses and working as part of a cloud-accounting/virtual finance team, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your Management Accounts & Client Accounts experience towards achieving promotion in the future, and key duties include: • Managing day to day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients as well as preparation and review of management accounts and VAT returns • Preparation and presentation of management reporting, including analysis and interpretation of performance against KPI's • Assisting with the preparation of consolidated financial reporting packs for clients • Reviewing client entries and advising of corrections or efficiency improvements • Working with clients, assisting with the implementation of accounting systems and solutions • Communicating directly with HMRC when necessary, and responding to client queries on a range of issues. • Providing training to clients on cloud accounting packages - Xero Accounts and Quickbooks - as required • Visiting clients onsite to help resolve bookkeeping/accounting issues or take on accounts-related projects • Coaching and supervising junior colleagues within the Outsourcing team • Assisting with filings of taxes and statutory returns for clients as necessary • Liaising with Managers to ensure all client accounting work is completed accurately, within budget and on time To be considered for the Accounts Senior/Outsourcing role you should be seeking a firm where wider responsibilities, personal ownership and a broader client base will be made available to you, and knowledge of cloud accounting packages (ideally Xero) would be a distinct advantage. Experience of working in an Accountancy Firm or specialist Outsourcing Boutique is required along with proven client/portfolio management, management accounting skills, statutory accounts & related bookkeeping experience. You should ideally be an ACA or ACCA Qualified. On offer is a salary up to £49,000 depending on experience & level of qualification, 25 days holiday, corporate pension & healthcare schemes, and flexible working/WFH options. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading office) by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act.

Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing & entrepreneurial Top40 Accountancy Practice who is looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Qualified or Finalist level ACA/ACCA Audit & Accounts Senior for their Central London offices. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for: Leading a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required Preparing audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by less senior members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of the Audit Manager Completing working papers including preparing bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax, VAT Maintaining up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues Inputting to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training To be considered for the role which will typically be 70% Audit and 30% Accounts, you should be a Qualified or Finalist level ACA or ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2+ years external Audit & Accounts experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history either in a Top100 or a well-established regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. On offer is a salary up to £55,000 depending on experience & qualifications with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

Audit Manager / External Audit Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with an Entrepreneurial Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their senior team with the appointment of an Audit Manager for their offices in Central London. The role is 70% Commercial Audit & 30% Accounts and you will be required to manage Qualified audit staff, liaise with Partners and review the audits for both Corporate PLCs & PE backed businesses. Key duties include: Managing a portfolio of audit and account clients with turnovers up to £100m. Clients include multi-national AIM listed and private groups, along with PE-backed enterprises across various industry sectors. Managingboth small and large corporate clients, including those with complex issues requiring higher levels of ad-hoc work Assisting Partners in planning & executing complex UK and International audit engagements, including open and close meetings with clients Business development and winning work by managing existing clients and targeting new audit clients within the London region Reviewing and appraising internal audit working practices, identifying areas where efficiency improvements can be made within the Audit function. Involvement in internal compliance procedures (e.g. quality control reviews, money laundering procedures etc.). Assisting Audit Partners in establishing the audit approach; reviewing audit work papers and ensuring audit files are completed in a timely manner Responsible for a number of Qualified Audit staff on major client sites to ensure audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectives Acting as a trusted business adviser to major clients, managing a significant portfolio £value and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and clients To be considered for the Audit & Accounts Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ICAS/ACCA Accountant with at least 5 years' experience running Audit portfolios, and ideally from a Top100 or well-regarded Regional Accounting firm. Experience managing audits in a range of commercial industry sectors ranging from OMBs, PE-backed, listed and international groups is required, and you should be able to manage a large portfolio of audit & accounting clients, with excellent knowledge of UK GAAP & FRS102. This role is a fast-track opportunity to future Partnership, so the firm is looking for high experienced, driven, ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals who either have RI status or would be keen to apply for RI status within the next few years. On offer is a salary up to £75,000 depending on relevant experience with benefits to include a company bonus, corporate pension/healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) office by telephone or via email at com For other opportunities in Finance & Accounting or Public Practice within the Thames Valley, London & Midlands, please visit our website at com. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top20 Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior for their Thames Valley office in Reading. Undertaking an 80% Audit & 20% Accounts role, you will be managing your own portfolio of owner-managed businesses including sole traders, companies and partnership clients (up to £80m turnover) and overseeing a small team of junior/graduate staff. Key duties include: Managing client audits and assisting with complex corporate audits for the firm, using computerised audit systems Producing audit files for review by the Audit Manager/Director Providing general assistance to the junior audit and business service team members Planning of audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives for PQ/Graduate junior staff and supervising on-site teams including reviewing work and coaching on the job Auditing of companies within a range of sectors including IT/Hi-Tech, Consumer Services, Manufacturing, Logistics, Legal Services Carrying out Accounts & Financial statements preparation, and management accounting Preparation of company accounts, groups of companies, partnerships and LLP's together with Tax computations. Close liaison with audit clients and other external stakeholders, often direct contact at Finance Director Level Ensuring all work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Submitting accounts to Companies House within deadlines To be considered for the role you should be a qualified ACA or ACCA Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior, ideally degree-educated with extensive practice experience in Audit & Accounts, some staff management skills and a car driver with access to your own car. For one of the positions they are looking for someone with 18months PQE ideally, and 3+ years PQE ideally for the second position (so that they have a balanced team with differing levels of Audit expertise across the firm). On offer is a salary up to £55,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 22 days holidays. The firm will also happily consider those candidates who may be interested in relocating to Reading from other parts of the UK. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a growing regional Accountancy Firm with 5 offices across London and the Thames Valley who are now looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager / Senior Manager, with a fast-track route to Partnership within 2 years. Working in their Berkshire offices near Bracknell and reporting to one of the Partners, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including sole traders, companies and partnership clients up to £75m turnover and supervising a team of Qualified & Junior staff. Key deliverables for the position include: Reviewing complex accounts & financial statements prepared by junior staff for partner sign-off Ensuring compliance with auditing standards around fixed assets & depreciation, stock, accrued/deferred income, accruals Managing complex audits, staff planning for audits, reviewing final audit files and conducting close-out meetings with clients Planning special project assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives and completing appraisals for Audit staff, supervising them at clients/on-site and coaching Meeting Audit clients to review company accounts (inc group companies, partnerships and LLP's) and corporate tax liabilities Point of contact for clients and other third-party stakeholders, with direct contact at CFO/MD level Ensuring all Audit & Accounts team work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Business development activities, promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars/events as required To be considered for the Audit & Accounts Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant, degree-educated with comprehensive experience in Audit & Client Accounting, with strong staff management skills. The firm is looking for someone with the potential to become a future Partner in 2-3 years time, and are therefore looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly-driven character traits. You should technically be up to date with IFRS & IAS, and knowledge of IRIS and Sage Accounts would be a distinct advantage. On offer is a salary up to £75,000 depending on qualifications and experience with benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Audit Semi-Senior / Audit Part-Qualified / Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing & entrepreneurial Accountancy Practice who is looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Part-Qualified or Finalist level ACA/ACCA Audit Senior for their Hampshire based offices. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for: Leading a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required Preparing audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by less senior members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships Preparing statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of the Audit Manager Completing working papers including preparing bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax, VAT Maintaining up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues Inputting to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training To be considered for the role which will typically be 70% Audit and 30% Accounts, you should be a Part-Qualified or Finalist level ACA or ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2+ years external Audit experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history in a well-established regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. On offer is a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience & qualifications with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 22 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

Personal Tax Senior / Private Client Tax Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top15 Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Personal Tax Senior to join their growing Private Client tax team in Reading. Reporting to one of the Personal Tax Managers, the role would ideally suit an ATT or CTA Qualified tax professional, or someone with the ACA or ACCA Qualification. You will be coaching junior staff, preparing & reviewing personal tax returns, and you should be able to demonstrate some basic Personal Tax advisory expertise and knowledge. Key duties include: Processing & submitting personal tax returns and reviewing non-complex tax returns within agreed service and quality standards Managing a varied portfolio of HNWI's, contractors, self-employed, business owners and non-residents (approx. 100/120 individuals) Assisting with tax queries from Expat's/Non-residents and dealing with global mobility issues from clients Assisting with HMRC tax investigations and dealing with valid tax claims (entrepreneurs relief, VCT/EIS relief) Working with the team to support wealthy families and business entrepreneurs to help reduce tax liabilities where possible Working through tax efficient structures in relation to trusts, and assisting Managers with wealth re-distribution for tax planning purposes Liaising directly with clients regarding Personal tax matters/queries on the phone and in person Assisting the Personal Tax Manager in overseeing a number of graduate-level tax staff Ensuring that the quality of personal tax work is done to agreed cost and timescales, and adhering to the Firm's quality standards. Liaising with the Personal Tax Manager to ensure that work is completed within budget and within HMRC tax deadlines To be considered for the role you should ideally be seeking a move to an Accounting Firm where wider responsibilities and a broader client base will be made available to you. Knowledge and experience of preparing & submitting personal tax computations, dealing with various personal tax issues and CCH Tax experience would be a distinct advantage, and being able to manage your own small personal tax portfolio is required. With excellent team working skills and relationship building skills, you should be able to help develop new and existing business, work well under pressure yet still deliver on time and budget. On offer is a salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience and qualification) excellent benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday, corporate pension scheme and healthcare. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

Audit Senior / External Audit Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top20 UK Accounting Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior/Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team in Slough. Managing your own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industry sectors, the role will be 80% Audit and 20% Accounts with key deliverables to include: Supporting the partners and gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and audit issues under UK and international standards and regulations. Responsible for diverse domestic and international clients including manufacturing, holding companies, IT companies, manufacturing, transport and business services (up to £50m turnover) Main point of contact for clients, who are mainly UK-based companies or UK subsidiaries of overseas parents Responsible for planning non-complex assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines. Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including reviewing their audit work and coaching on-the-job Close liaison with audit clients and other stakeholders, building long-term relationships for the future benefit of the firm Ensuring all Audit work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with internal processes Preparation for and attending final Audit review meetings with Directors and clients To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit Senior, ideally degree educated with at least 3 years practical experience in Audit and some staff management skills. You should have excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Audit software, and on offer is a salary up to £55,000 depending on depth of experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading Office) by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

Client Accounts Manager / Accounting Services Manager / Outsourcing Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top15 UK Accountancy Firm who are looking to recruit an Accounts Manager/Outsourcing Manager for their team in Buckinghamshire. Reporting to one of the Partners, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including sole traders, companies and partnership clients and supervising a team of Qualified & Junior Accounting staff. Key duties include: Reviewing client management accounts prepared by junior staff for Partner sign-off Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a client portfolio and reviewing year-end accounts prepared by junior staff Team management of 3-4 staff which include experienced Qualified's and junior staff members Appraising the Accounting Services team and feeding back to the Partner as necessary Managing workflows and timetabling of bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts clients Liaising with other departments to support year-end work including the tax and audit teams Responsible for a portfolio of your own clients with some management accounts, VAT returns and attendance at client board meetings Ensuring all year-end accounting is signed-off by clients and filed on time with HMRC and Companies House Conducting on-site IT client training for new clients and updates for existing clients Point of contact for clients and other third-party stakeholders, with direct contact at CFO/MD level Ensuring all client accounts/outsourcing work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant, ideally degree-educated with comprehensive client Statutory Accounts/Year-End Accounts experience, management accounts experience and staff management. The firm is looking for someone with ambitious, entrepreneurial and highly-driven character traits; you should be technically up to date with IFRS & IAS, and knowledge of cloud-based Accounting systems would be an advantage. On offer is a salary up to £63,000 depending on qualifications and skills with benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top40 UK Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their Central Reading based team. With a client base covering the South East, Thames Valley & London, the role will involve controlling all Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors, meeting budgets & targets and financial reporting. Key duties include : Assisting Partners with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements are in compliance with audit standards and internal procedures Controlling all audit assignments and liaising with the Client Account Managers as necessary Supervising the work of Audit Seniors including on-the-job training Performing spot checks on files prior to being passed to Partners Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Head of Audit Budgetary planning and monitoring the team's work against agreed targets Preparing and reviewing work papers, along with drafts of financial statements Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits Identifying areas requiring improvement in client financial processes and providing recommendations Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile To be considered for the position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA qualifiedAccountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have strong staff management skills, be up to date with current auditing techniques and have working knowledge of UK GAAP within your audit assignments. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills. On offer is a base salary to £70,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com For other opportunities in Finance / Accounting or Public Practice within London and the Thames Valley region, please visit our website. McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Personal Tax Manager / Private Client Tax Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top40 Accountancy Practice who have seen vast growth over the last five years and are now looking for a Personal Tax Manager / Private Client Tax Manager to join their growing team near Watford. Reporting to the Personal Tax Partner, the role would ideally suit a CTA and/or ATT Qualified tax specialist from a Top100 or Regional Accountancy practice, or a Tax Boutique. You will be coaching junior members of the team, reviewing complex personal tax computations and you should be able to demonstrate both strong compliance & advisory expertise. Key duties include: Managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, delivering high-quality income tax services to include reviewing tax returns, handling complex client queries and portfolio management. Assisting with Personal Tax advisory services to a wide range of HNW clients. Actively seeking opportunities to offer value-added private client tax services when appropriate. Maintaining internal workflows amongst the team and ensuring private client tax reports are up to date. Liaising with HMRC as needed, to resolve complex queries/disputes or request statutory and non-statutory clearances. Assist with the client billing process effectively and efficiently Research personal tax technical queries and propose solutions for review by the Personal Tax Partner. Supervise and assist with training of Qualified Tax colleagues in the Private Client Tax department. Reviewing complex HNW personal tax returns and other work to ensure consistent quality. Updating the Tax Partner on tax efficient family structures and IHT/CGT re-balancing for tax planning purposes that are HMRC-compliant Identifying changes in UK Tax legislation and how this may impact the portfolio To be considered for the Personal Tax Manager / Private Client Tax Manager role you should ideally be seeking a move to an accountancy practice where wider responsibilities and a broader client base will be made available to you. Knowledge and experience of reviewing personal tax computations, dealing with tax advisory issues and managing a diverse UK client portfolio is preferred. You should ideally have CTA/ATT Qualification, be a strong staff manager, able to deal with demanding clients and HMRC queries. With excellent team working skills and relationship building skills, you should be able to work well under pressure and still deliver on time & budget. On offer is a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, corporate pension scheme and healthcare. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile