Corporate Finance Manager-Broker, ACCA ACA - Practice £30-80K
Ideally we seek a professional that is very business aware with a keen eye for firms with a promising P/E ratio history. ** List target firms that would appeal to outside investors and future business development programmes, analysis of economic market and specialist niche market sectors, formulation of marketing strategies and preparing of all relevant documentation, inception meetings, presentations, analysis - structuring financial possibilities, accounts preparation, proposals, establishing contacts with international, merchant, consortium banks and corporate finance boutiques, pricing fees and transactioneering the process.
Designate Partner - Accountancy Practice in Cornwall
Up to £80k
Fabulous AAA rated practice based on the coast seek to appoint a new partner.
This position has evolved due to the retirement of a current partner.
We are putting "in the frame" any ACA or ACCA with three years practice experience plus.
Requirements will be tax, accounts preparation, business consultancy knowledge and brilliant client handling skills.
Equity buy-out could occure within 12-24 months, facilities are available.
Partner's Assistant - AAT, Part or Newly Qualified
£16-28k
The Partner that we appointed some time ago seeks to appoint an Assistant.
You will be working very closely with our partner client on important work for highly valued established and new clients.
For this very special job, we seek practice experience in tax, accounts preparation, VAT, management reporting and budgeting.
The newly qualifieds will learn all these different functions.
You will also act as assistant in the business consultancy function.
Practice Accounts, Semi Senior - AAT - Pt. Qual
£14-26k
Our practice client, an expanding concern, seek to appoint AAT
or part qualified candidates as mentioned above.
Experience is required in - accounts preparation, VAT, tax, management
reporting, audit support, bank reconciliations.
Client contact should be expected
with this role.
3 Audit Roles:
Partner - Registered Auditor - £60-80K +
Assistant Manager -Manager Audit £30-40K
AAT - Audit Technician £14-17K
The client a chartered practice based in the county have a number of clients that require audit.
They also have an audit partner who is looking to retire during the next 24 months.
They are on the threshold of winning two more new corporate clients that will require audit.
Our client's current audit team needs to be strengthened for the work programmes that lie ahead.
Successful Business Development is one of my client's key strengths.
Their reputation in the county for accountancy work done and constructive business consultancy is second to none.
Ideally we are looking for Qualified, Part Qualified and AAT candidates who are seeking to move to a practice where gaining new clients is a regular occurrence.
We are looking for the following Audit experience:
Leadership skills
A flair for dealing with clients and their staff
Planning Audit work - time and cost budgeting
Over budget reporting
Delivery of work running parallel to final accounts
Analysis of client companies internal policies
Testing the clients business process and systems
Assessing work relating to final accounts
Fraud protection and awareness instruction
Advising on risk policies
Overseeing and completing stock take where required
Advising the client where business consultancy is required
Planning and writing recommendations for business consultancy
Current client systems both software and hardware.
The AAT candidate will work in the team and receive training in the
above work. As long as you work in practice you will be of interest to our client.
Currently a Manager in practice and a registered auditor. We seek a Designate Partner or new Partner for our client.
Accountancy Manager - Designate Partner - ACA / ACCA
Accounting practice in Mid Cornwall - £40k
Our client is looking to appoint an ambitious ACA-ACCA who has worked
in accountancy practice for the last 3 years. You will join thir company
as Manager working with a team of four staff.
Solid technical accounting experience is required in Audit, Accounts Preparation and Tax.
Clients are small to medium limited companies and sole traders.
We seek an ambitious accountant who wishes to make Partner sooner rather than later.
If you're a Partner in a large firm and wish to downsize, that's fine too.
Please call CER now on 01872 274 227
This position is advertised nationwide.
Partner FCA - Accountancy Practice in Cornwall
We have currently been retained by no less than three clients who seek to appoint additional partners.
Ideally you will be looking to relocate to Cornwall.
Will have a good knowledge of the county and its geographical economics.
Have a successful track record working as a practice partner, possibly in the city or based in the southern counties.
Your persuasive powers and charm will encourage your clients to move with you.
With no restrictive covenants in place, you career transition will be a smooth enjoyable affair.
Move to a county house, fisherman's cottage or country estate. All could come with a sea view.
Our clients are all premier players in the Cornish Business Riviera and top deals are waiting to be done.
Complete Practice or Client Portfolio's in Cornwall Wanted
- £50K-£1M
Working as a business broker and adviser we have been retained by a number of clients who seek to expand either by acquisition of a complete practice or client bank.
Finances are in place, ranging from £50K to £1Million.
For a further discussion please contact and the necessary meetings will be arranged.
ACA CTA 1-4 PQE - "Head of Tax"
Corporation, Income, Personal, Capital
Gains, Inheritance, Tax Planning, Compliance, VAT & Interface of Trust
issues.
Our client based mid-county, like most progressive chartered firms,
are experiencing higher volumes of work. Their more ingenious and
industrious clients are growing. These client firms are now supplying
overseas, offering their clientele a more sophisticated service or
wider range of product. Like many local practices two or three new
faces join each year and in time, the more progressive practice evolves.
The professional that we find will be appointed as "Head of Tax" The
ideal candidate will be a fluent communicator; able to present confidently
to established and new clients. Financial engineering and establishment
of trusts for family wealth protection would also be a winning formula.
Arranging in-house seminars for accountancy professionals and practice
clients. Editorial contribution to the firm's newsletter and client
fact sheets will enhance the client awareness and marketing programme.
Applications are invited from local and nationwide participants.
Company Accountant - Financial Controller
ACA - ACCA - CIMA, £35-45K
The client, a cutting-edge, high-technology manufacturing firm based
in central Cornwall. Designs and engineers innovative catchment-market-products,
distributes to clients based throughout the UK. Housed in exceptionally
modern, spacious offices, employs over 80 staff and has a healthy
£6M + turnover figure.
The Chairman seeks to appoint a decision making accountant that will
work alongside him assisting with corporate and macroeconomic navigation.
You will help with decisive market-analyitical-strategies and make
comments with regard to new product development projects. Really testing
your creative and econometrical abilities to their maximum potential.
Head of Accounting, duties will include management reporting, year
end figures, cash flow forecasts, budgeting, VAT, statutory returns
and monitoring various compliance issues. Additional responsibilities
include monitoring new computer software updates. Generally you will
be the Chairman or business owner's right-hand-man. It's an opportunity
for outstanding career enhancement.
Applications are invited from local and nationwide professionals.
Trainee
Tax Specialist
AAT / Part Qualified - £16-22K
A chartered practice, seek the above, ideally with at least 2 years
practice accounts preparation experience. The position will be working
with the Managing Partner learning all about corporation, personal
and VAT tax administration. There could be a chance to study for ATT.
As you know, tax experience and knowledge is a great way to enhance
your career.
Applications are invited from local and nationwide professionals.
Head
of Tax - Manager £30-60K
Our client, an established accountancy practice and business advisor
is expanding. We have been advised to search for a UK Tax specialist
with a strong technical background associated with UK Tax compliance
issues, planning and client service enhancement.
The ideal candidate will be ACA CTA qualified and be familiar with
dealing with small-medium and a few large businesses. Our clients
have advised us that good inter-personal communication skills are
required. "They need to be the person that external and internal accountants
and clients will want to talk to". Additionally, we seek an AAT ATT
to possibly work as a support Assistant Manager. A fabulous opportunity
for career enhancement, especially for a newly qualified ATT.
The following task specifications are what could be part of your monthly
work-flow plan:
- Understanding and experience of local economic and trading/corporate
structures.
- Building up or established good working relationships with Auditors,
Financial Controllers, Managing Directors and local Partners.
- Visible commercial arrangements, all compliance regulations, SOX404's.
Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns using a software
package like "Alphatax".
-Client visits obtaining all the tax information that is required
for all tax compliance issues and work.
- Close liaison with client director/partner/principal/financial controller
to manage work-flow.
- Preparation of budgets.
- Control of timely billing to minimise WIP and monitor efficient
recovery rates.
- meet filing deadlines to ensure that all CT600's are filed at the
required dates.
- Advising clients on when to make payments.
- Project work and tax implications, possible company valuations,
possible company reorganisations, possible company acquisitions and
sales, establishing share structure schemes, input into management
reports, budgets, tax forecasting.
- Dealing with the Inland Revenue in conjunction with tax issues.
- Organising and managing tax provisions including deferred tax calculations.
This premier career position is open to both local and nationwide
applicants. If you wish to telephone please call 01872 274227 10am-10pm.
Client
Portfolio Manager ACA, CTA - Practice
Our distinguished and valued client, a local Chartered Accountancy
practice based in Mid-Cornwall, seeks to appoint the above professional.
It has a corporate client list consisting of some of the most prestigious
businesses based throughout Cornwall, Devon and the Southern Counties,
elsewhere in the UK and across Europe.
Our client has outstanding business performance and future expansion
possibilities. The availability of partnership in the future is an
option and the position could also appeal to a current practice partner
looking for a new challenge, or perhaps an ambitious ACA practice
professional looking for that evasive career opportunity as a Client
Portfolio Manager.
We seek an accountant with five years+ PQE spent in chartered practice.
Good accounts preparation, some audit, statutory accounts, management
accounts and thorough tax experience is also required. An additional
European language would be useful and Spanish would be ideal. Competent
client facing skills and knowledge of SAGE 100-500 would be useful
too.
Our successful candidate will be comfortable working with the Sole
Traders, Partners of medium sized businesses or Finance Directors'
who navigate £12-28m t/o businesses through all financial climates.
As you can see, we seek a true professional and the financial rewards
match the mandate-blueprint. £40-70K basic salary is on offer for
the right seasoned professional. This position is open to candidates
on a Nationwide Basis. Relocation assistance is available for the
right professional.
Senior
Operations / Marketing Manager - Associate
Retail Leisure Industry £50k + benefits
Our client a global business consortium with expertise and an outstanding
performance track record in the Retail Leisure Park (RLP)
industry seek the above.
With RLP businesses based throughout Europe of substantial quality.
An investment has been made at a popular and well known tourist site
in Cornwall. This well known and currently active RLP business is
currently the subject of a business operations reconstruction and
development programme. We have been retained to find a professional
senior manager with experience in the Retail Leisure Park business.
You could currently be working overseas or in a UK location and be
looking for your next career challenge. Your current business should
have a financial turnover exceeding 5-7M, which you are always looking
to increase. We seek a graduate business manager possibly working
in the RLP business industry. Or a similar marketing driven competitive
sales orientated business. Business strategy, advanced marketing programmes
accompanied by related revenue returns are interesting to our client.
A good working knowledge of Sage and Excel accountancy software is
essential. An interest in the US domestic RLP business market accompanied
by business innovations and or techniques applied to these commercial
vehicles would additionally be of interest to our client.
Applications are invited on a world-wide basis. There may be more
than one career opportunity available. Please send in your CV with
an article documenting business innovations and revenue enhancement
techniques that are currently and successfully being employed by known
US and top other global RLP business sites. It will encourage our
client to invite you to a preliminary career opportunity meeting.
Financial Controller Job in Cornwall - £30-50k
Innovative product manufacturer - £8M t/o
CIMA / ACCA / ACMA required
We have been retained by a prestigious local manufacturing firm, which
have clients based world-wide. They are set to expand moving into
new markets and could be categorised as a real international niche
corporate player of the twenty second century. As far as world ranking
is concerned our client is up there with the best. Flying the national
flag for both Cornwall and England.
We seek a well seasoned financial accountant who is currently working
in a fast moving manufacturing environment. Someone dynamic but steady,
with a real eye for detail and financial awareness. Sage 500 experience
will be advantageous accompanied by a working knowledge of Excel.
Manage a team of six accounting professionals
Preparation of statutory and management accounts
Control working capital, cash debtors and stock monitoring department
performance against budget
Make changes where needed
Import and Purchase administration
IT strategy and systems management
Company secretarial work
Management information
Bank and auditor liaison
Applications for this job are invited on a nationwide basis.
Accountant
job in the Isles of Scilly / Cornwall - £32k
CCAB - ICMA - ACCA
We have been retained by a government agency to find an accountant
to work in a finance team that supports the islands Financial Director.
The position is either island or mainland based. It is mandatory that
4 days per month is spent in official office.
Job Specification
Member of finance team, reporting to Assistant Finance Director
Monitoring/maintaining the revenue and capital expenditure ledger
Provision of up-to-date budget information for members of council
and managers
Contribute towards all policies and procedures enhancements
Provide new compliance/regulations procedures for accounts production
to team
Meet budget holders to discuss data and information
Management information for budget preparation - end of year statement
of accounts.
Exchequer Officer liaison, Central government - agency financial statistical
returns.
Exchequer Officer cover – queries, payments, reports & petty
cash.
Analyse and integrate new legislation requirements into current programme
Monitor council grants
Production of year end statements
Provide professional support for team members - seminars & training
programmes
The Isles of Scilly are renowned for its natural beauty and wildlife.
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7902 Management Accountant Cornwall - Up to £50k + benefits
We have been retained by an International Corporate client to conduct
an Executive Search nationwide for an important CEO. An essential
part of the "client's mandate" was to advertise the assignment on
our internet site, which we have been informed is viewed by top-UK
and International Institutions such as the Financial Times, Independent,
Observer, Ford Motor Company, Saatchi, HSBC, JWT, Citicorp UK and
from America the Wall Street Journal. "It really is placing Cornwall
within the corridors of global commerce".
Our client a Global Multinational Leisure Company incorporating hotel
and resort management, construction, travel and direct sales, currently
employ 2,500 staff world-wide. There are three top-tier resorts based
in the UK. Over 600 people are currently employed in England and this
is set to increase due to business expansion. A Management Accountant
is required for operations based in the UK. The role entails complete
responsibility for the preparation of monthly accounts, balance sheet
reconciliations, statutory accounts and day to day control of accounting
within the hotels. The company uses popular versions of recognised
accountancy software.
Duties include the control and supervision of:
1. Production of monthly management accounts
2. Monitoring and analysis of relevant KPI's
3. Reconciliation and control of monthly stocktaking
4. Supervision of staff
5. Preparation of statutory accounts
6. Reconciliation of control accounts including, bank, payroll etc.
7. Maintenance of fixed asset register
8. Preparation and posting of journals
9. Daily monitoring and reporting of bank balances
10. Reconciliation of inter company transactions
11. Analysis and control of daily hotel receipts
12. Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly sales analysis reports
13. Preparation and supervision of payroll
14. Other ad hoc projects
The successful applicant must have at least 9 years accounting experience
at a Supervisory or Management level and experience of supervising
staff, driving operational and system improvements. Either fully qualified
or with significant relevant industry experience. The role is hands
on and will involve working closely with Operational Management a
strong personality and character is essential. Computer skills will
incorporate complete competency in Microsoft Office.
Remuneration will be based on national market rate according to candidate's
professional qualifications, experience and potential for future board
appointment. This figure will be capped at £50K. Relocation
assistance will be offered as well as private family medical cover.
Candidate will be considered Nationwide from a variety of backgrounds
including - Industry, Commerce, Practice and Consultancy. International
travel to the United Arab Emirates, Eastern Europe and the USA will
be expected.
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7867 Client Portfolio Manager, Practice - Central Cornwall.
Chartered or Certified Accountant 35-40K.
Our client, an established and thriving practice situated in the heart
of Cornwall, seek the above mentioned professional. The current vacant
position is due to expansion and new client capture. Ideally, you
will have 3-7 years + PQE, possibly dealing with directors' and partners'
financial remuneration tax issues. Corporation tax dealings should
include: SME, limited company, sole traders and partnerships. This
position; Portfolio Manager - Designate, will be assumed within three
months of employment inception.
The portfolio consists of approximately 260 client files, including
some medium sized firms. Businesses include: - retail, motor, publishing,
tourism, manufacturing, e-commerce, law, service industry, industrial
and government agency funded projects. Additionally, our client anticipates
practice expansion within the next eighteen months. An amalgamation
programme is currently at planning stage. Practice management duties
will include supporting and advising your accounts preparation team.
A team consisting of four accounting staff will be committed to supporting
this new project.
You are welcome to bring a trusted and competent practice AAT professional.
Relocation expenses may be available for a candidate with commendable
time served practice experience. A restricted client covenant agreement
will be contractually issued, for this appointment.
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7865. ACCA - ACA "CTA"
A premier Cornish accountancy practice, centrally located with a trustworthy
and financially innovative reputation, seeks a professional qualified
as above. Our client has fabulous offices offering space, the latest
array of I.T. facilities and secure parking. A full range of executive
company benefits and medical scheme will be available. We seek an
ambitious professional looking to move into practice management. You
will be responsible for day-to-day organisation of your staff. Activities
include accounts preparation, compliance issues and payroll administration.
This position is open to candidates on a nationwide basis. If you
are CTA qualified but lack management experience, our client will
still be interested in you. In fact, so will we. At present, we have
six clients looking for either CTA or AIIT post-qualified accountants
either chartered or certified. All are based in Cornwall and salaries
range from £30-60K.
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7862. ACA - ACCA, Practice, Truro - Salary Negotiable
Our client, a medium sized accountancy practice based in the heart
of Truro, seek a new professional to augment a very successful team.
The practice is attracting new quality business and an additional
qualified ACCA - ACA is sought. The requirement that we have is very
unique. Applications are invited from either of the types of accountant
listed below.
Newly Qualified or 2-3 years PQE
Qualified Professional 10 years PQE +
All applications will be seriously considered and practice experience
is mandatory. If you are looking for a new challenge, fed up with
your present firms ideologies or want a fresh challenge, then telephone
for an initial consultation.
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7861. Accountancy Practice, Partner - Salary Negotiable
Busy practice based in central Cornwall seeks to engage a new Partner.
CER Ltd has been retained to thoroughly search for an ACCA / ACA,
currently in practice with thorough tax knowledge and accountancy
abilities. The eventual position will be to assume full responsibility
for all administration of the Managing Partner's Portfolio. The main
portfolio consists of farming, retail, construction, fishing, I.T.
tourism, parks & gardens GP's, motor and engineering corporate clients.
There are included additional private individuals and wealthy estates
clientele. The main client portfolio has been under construction since
the firm's inception, which does have some fascinating history. There
will be the opportunity to buy in to the practice or use internal
financial leverage to accumulate company stock. This is a rare position
that has arisen due to the retirement of the Managing Partner. The
position is open to candidates on a nationwide basis. Any CTA or AIIT
post qualifications would be of extreme interest to our client.
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7863. PA - Senior Partner, Practice Helston - £25-30K
Our client, a prominent Helston accountancy practice, seeks to appoint
a capable accountant, senior AAT or part qualified practice professional.
The job mandate incorporates working with the Senior Partner, assisting
in all aspects of their Client Portfolio Administration procedures.
We seek a professional with the following all-round expertise, as
well as a jolly character for close client support and communication:
Exceptional skills in the production of
Sole Trader and Partnership accounts from both complete and incomplete
records.
Processing from primary records onto Sage Accounts production.
Ability to hold client meetings both induction and informal.
Produce a full set of bespoke final accounts. Produce Company
accounts in the desired format, including intangible / tangible fixed
assets, investments and work in progress, debtors and pre-payments,
creditors and accruals, bank, cash and loan analysis, all reconciliations,
provisions and contingent liabilities, post balance sheet events,
all related party transactions, operating leases, finance leases,
HP agreements, VAT analysis, control accounts, depreciation accounts
and wages analysis.
Tax work should include - VAT analysis and production of
returns, performing income tax and corporation tax computations, analytical
review of financial statements and records, variance analysis using
financial (including performance ratios) and non financial information.
Finally, Audit of company accounts from planning to completion
stage. Auditing experience of both Solicitors and Estate Agency clients
would be very advantageous, including a thorough knowledge of all
compliance and statutory regulations. It's an exciting time to be
working at our client's practice. Expansion, new clients, existing
clients growing. It is leading up to new prestige offices in a great
location.
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7859. Salaried Partner - Practice £40K - "New Blood"
Our client a long and established accountancy partnership seek an
ambitious ACA - ACCA with all round thorough Tax abilities. You may
be able to bring some of your clients with you although this is not
mandatory for this current assignment. The position involves taking
over a very active portfolio with a wide ranging selection of clients.
Small - medium limited companies, two Plc's, a splattering of high
net worth individuals and farms. Prominent up to date Tax skills are
required, attending SWAT could be arranged if required. Ideally we
seek an accounting professional who is at ease with clients and is
a gifted communicator. This position is available to all professionals
currently working in practice with tax. The position has arisen due
to the imminent retirement of a Senior Partner.
Ref 893. Accounts
Clerk AAT Bookkeeper
St Austell Established Practice for over 65 years, with a very prominent
client base consisting of retail shops, manufacturing, sports &
leisure clubs, service industry, fishing, farming, consultancy, public
gardens & motor garage businesses. Seeking an accounting technician
with practice experience and AAT to work alongside a senior partner.
Further accountancy study is encouraged and can be funded by our client.
If you want to work for an established and regarded concern, contact
us. Salary is banded between £12-18K depending upon experience
and ability.
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3480. Payroll General Accounts Assistant/
Full or Part Time Subsidiary Administrator
for a prestigious accountancy practice require the above clerk. Ideally
you will be an AAT student and have some payroll experience. This
could be a part time position, Monday & Tuesday are mandatory
or it's a full time role. Sage payroll systems experience could be
advantageous, but training will be given. 10-15 weekly/monthly payroll
are administered. 50-70% of your working week will be spent processing
payroll administration. The remainder of time will be spent functioning
within general client accounting. We expect nominal levels of IT ability
and accurate numeric skills for this position. The client does sponsor
AAT studies and there is parking available. £10-15K
