• End-to-end calculation for a portfolio of client payrolls on weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles.
• Administer pensions and submissions to providers
• Submission of CIS returns
• Calculating holiday, parental pay, notice pay etc.
• Set up and administer AEOs/DEAs
• Dealing with all levels of client queries
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs on a regular basis

Role: Private Client Tax Director
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a very established accountancy practice who are looking for a Private Client Tax Director to help bolster their already impressive tax offering in the region.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Working with the management team to manage and develop the tax team – this will include recruiting team members and coaching them so that they can reach their full potential
• Building strong relationships with a broad portfolio of tax clients and ensuring that the firm continues to offer high end quality service
• Building/retaining a good network of local contacts within the local market to aid business development

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• Appropriately qualified with experience of working within a busy tax environment
• A strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the local business community
• A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their team
• Highly commercial with the drive to contribute towards the firm overall growth
   

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Accounts Assistant
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established independent accountancy practice who are looking for an Accounts Assistant due to significant and sustained growth.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:
• Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies & partnerships
• VAT return preparation
• Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns
• Handling client queries
• Other adhoc tasks

 

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:
• AAT part or fully qualified
• Experience of working in practice is essential
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to remain professional at all times
• Excellent attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience of using Xero, Quickbooks online or Sage 50 would be beneficial

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

• ACA/ACCA Newly qualified
• Accounting knowledge and experience, gained in practice.
• Ability to work closely with clients to foster relationships and provide commercial and professional advice, being seen as a trusted advisor.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills across a range of time-critical assignments.
• Excellent business analytical skills, report writing and financial analysis.
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of pride in the quality of output.
• Demonstrating sound judgement, professional curiosity, and initiative.
• Working ethically, respecting risk management and compliance.

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £20,000 - £26,000
Location: Plymouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly team in Plymouth.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Preparation of client VAT returns
• Maintaining the relevant software used for each client to ensure that the software is accurate and all transactions have been posted correctly, therefore defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Reconciling bank accounts for clients
• Reconciling control accounts
• Reviewing VAT returns prepared by junior staff and providing feedback to help with future processing.
• Training clients on bookkeeping software’s such as Xero, Sage One, Sage 50 and Quickbooks online.

 
Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• Able to work with a variety of different client businesses
• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Confident in sales and purchase ledger
• Knowledge of the bank reconciliation process on different software’s
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas – such as sole trader, partnerships and limited companies
• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage One, Freeagent, Sage 50 and Quickbooks online

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

Role: General Practice Supervisor / Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Location: Yeovil
 
Overview:
 
Quinton Davies are working on behalf of an established regional accountancy practice who are seeking to strengthen their team with the addition of a General Practice Supervisor or Manager for their Yeovil office.
 
Main Duties and responsibilities:
-Working with clients including owner-managed businesses, family businesses, large companies and charities across a variety of sectors, you will have responsibility for a varied portfolio.
-Leading teams on annual audit fieldwork
-Reviewing workpapers and accounts files prepared by staff
-Reviewing corporation tax returns and computations
-Reviewing VAT returns
-It is crucial to deliver excellent client care – exceeding clients’ expectations.
-People management responsibilities include resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and making recommendations for the internal rising star programme.

Experience, qualification & skills required:
-ACA/ACCA qualified.
-Strong communication skills to work with colleagues across multiple sites.
-Significant experience of delivering accounting services to a similar client base.
-Audit experience is an advantage but not essential.
-Proven ability in managing and developing staff i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, appraising, and recruiting.
-Marketing and Business Development experience – proven ability to identify and convert opportunities.    

 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful

 

Role: Senior Finance Assistant
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Location: Somerset

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a medium sized regional accountancy practice who are looking for a Senior Finance Assistant in one of their Somerset offices.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Calculate and prepare month end management account adjustments and journals
• Review work
• Complete bank reconciliations and control accounts
• Undertake VAT return preparation work
• Provide cloud software training
• Managing the sales and purchase ledgers”
• Raise sales invoices and manage client sales ledgers
• Enter purchase invoices and manage the supplier ledger 
   

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• AAT part or fully qualified
• Possess knowledge or have experience of day to day bookkeeping and the processes involved

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to remain professional at all times
• Excellent attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience of using Xero, Quickbooks online or Sage 50 would be beneficial to your application, as would knowledge of purchase invoice automation software.
   

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

Role: Graduate Trainee Accountant
Location: Bicester
Salary: £22-25k plus full study support for ACCA

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a small yet very dynamic accountancy practice who due to organic growth, are looking for a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their friendly and successful team.

What you’ll be doing in brief:

• Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for review by senior staff.
• Preparation of company tax return.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Bookkeeping using a variety of software.
• Preparation of payroll.
• VAT returns and other monthly/ quarterly filings.
• Assisting with management accounts.
• Liaising with third parties to gather the required information.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries and using initiative in different situations.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Graduate.
• Good communication skills and able to develop lasting client relationships.
• Attentive to detail.
• Able to use your initiative.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversit

Role: Client Manager
Location: Cheltenham

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established, modern regional accountancy practice who due to expansion, are looking for a Client Manager to join their friendly team.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• VAT returns
• Personal Tax returns
• Assisting with Corporation Tax
• Preparing management accounts
• Assisting with payroll
• Dealing with client queries

Qualification/Experience required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Must have had experience working within an accountancy practice for at least 4/5 years in a general practice role
• Proficient with modern software packages such as  Microsoft 365, Xero & Quickbooks
• Clear, literate and good writing/communication skills.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Continuous training in staff management, soft skills, technical knowledge and professional development
• Free Parking
• Company pension scheme
• Social events throughout the year

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000
Location: Reading (Hybrid working options available)

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established regional practice firm based in Berkshire who are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their successful team.

Reporting directly to the Directors, you’ll be responsible for dealing with Statutory/Management Accounting and other related matters. This role also includes advising clients on business and taxation matters and generally looking for opportunities to add value and assist in their development.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation of Taxation Computations based on accounts prepared
• Preparation of accurate Management Accounts on a timely basis
• Dealing with UK VAT returns and advising clients in connection with VAT matters
• Knowledge of Payroll and payroll preparation
• Preparation of Revenue and Cash Flow Forecasts
• Good communicator, both oral and written
• Ability to discuss technical matters competently with Clients
• Ability to manage own time and work within budgets

Experience and Qualifications required:

• University degree at 2.1 level or above
• ACA or ACCA part qualified
• Strong Technical Bias
• Knowledge of Iris, Xero and Sage accounting packages and Microsoft Excel and Word
• Worked in an Accountancy practice for at least 4 years
   

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Trainee Accountant
Location: Exeter

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established regional accountancy practice who due to expansion, are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join their friendly and successful team.

You will join one of two teams which has a broad client base, both of which have a focus on owner-managed businesses. As a result of this focus, the vast majority of your time will be spent assisting these clients with their various compliance tasks such as VAT returns, accounts, tax returns, etc.

Main responsibilities:

• Preparation of unincorporated & company accounts
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Draw up financial reports
• Assist with year-end closings
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Review and process expense reports.

Candidates will need to:

• Demonstrate a strong academic history by having at least 100 UCAS points at A-Level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject matter i.e. economics / maths / business studies etc
• Be numerate and have good communication skills
• Be self-motivated
• Enjoy the challenge of working with a large variety of clients on wide-ranging types of work.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge and professional development
• Study support for AAT
• Minimum 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• One day annual leave for birthdays
• Company pension scheme
• Social events throughout the year

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Management Accountant
Location: Wiltshire

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a small yet very dynamic accountancy practice who due to organic growth, are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their friendly and successful team.

What you’ll be doing in brief:

• Managing a portfolio of clients with lead accounting and finance input
• Preparing business plans & forecasts with clients using Excel and/or dedicated forecasting software
• Assisting clients with training and consultancy advice
• Being responsible for the production, review and submission of annual statutory accounts, confirmation statements and all other compliance
• Producing monthly management information, tailored to clients’ requirements - and debriefing this to the management team of the client.  Reports generally take the form of one of the following:
  o    Management accounts pack and presentations
  o    KPI Dashboards
  o    Operational & financial briefing reports
• Attending client board meetings to present and review financial performance
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts periodically and maintaining clear supporting schedules – including posting month-end accounting journals such as prepayments and accruals
• Overseeing Assistant Management Accountants with their responsibilities and prioritising workload (bookkeeping, payrolls, VAT Returns, accounts etc)

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Experience required in preparing management and year-end statutory accounts and liaising with clients on the results.  
• The successful candidate will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.  
• Most importantly, my client look for individuals with a desire to further their career in accountancy/finance, evidence of the technical aptitude required to perform the role, and the attitude required to add value to, and succeed within the team. 

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Honiton

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice who due to continued growth, are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly Honiton team.

What you’ll be doing in brief:

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Providing bookkeeping services.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf.
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date.
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns.
• Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• General admin duties to provide support to the Partner, Managers and the office.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Analytical, methodical and numerical
• A positive attitude, friendly and personable
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly
• Professional and team orientated in approach
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Xero, Quickbooks and Sage
• Experience of delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience of working in a practice-based environment preferred but not essential.

 
Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

• Finalist or newly qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• CPD to be maintained as required.
• Technical Research and other training as required

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Senior Accountant / Portfolio Manager
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000
Location: Banbury

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established, large regional accountancy practice based in Oxfordshire who due to expansion are looking for a Senior Accountant / Portfolio Manager to join their Banbury team.

Ideally my client would like somebody to join who can hit the ground running and is coming from a similar role in another firm however, they will consider experienced and or qualified Seniors who would like to step up into a more managerial role.

Main Duties:

• Providing guidance and support to junior team members
• Review of management accounts, and VAT returns.
• Preparing management accounts with more technical requirements
• Preparation and review of annual statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns
• Preparation and review of self-assessment tax returns
• Overseeing client deadlines and helping the team to prioritise their workload
• Effectively managing client communication

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/QBE)
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Has experience of UK GAAP FRS 105 and FRS 102
• Has experience of sole trade, partnership and limited company accounts
• Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude and positive mindset
• Possesses excellent attention to detail
• Enjoys and sees the benefit in developing others

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Payroll Administrator
Salary: £21,000 - £25,000
Location: Cardiff

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established regional accountancy practice who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their friendly team in Cardiff.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Processing client payroll on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Issuing client payroll reports and payslips
• Assist clients with payroll queries
• Process all statutory payments
   

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• Previous Accountancy Practice Payroll experience
• A good working knowledge of modern accountancy software such Xero, Quickbooks online, SAGE 50 etc

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

Role: Tax Senior
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000
Location: Salisbury

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established regional accountancy practice who are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join their friendly and successful team.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Completing tax returns for individuals, company directors, sole traders, partnerships and trusts
• Preparation of Capital Gains tax calculations to include HMRC’s online UK Capital Gains property registration
• Corporation tax in relation to dividend arrangements and overdrawn director’s loan accounts
• HMRC compliance and enquiry work
• Checking PAYE codes of clients and giving general payroll advice
• National Insurance matters in respect of UK workers and overseas matters in relation to clients

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• ATT qualified and/or qualified by experience
• Relevant, recent personal tax experience within an accountancy practice
• A drive to deliver sound technical knowledge
• Confident in reviewing processes and improving systems to boost efficiency
• Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Corporate Tax Senior Manager / Director
Location: Southampton

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established large regional accountancy practice who due to recent expansion in the Hampshire region, are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager or aspiring Director to join their friendly and successful team.


What you’ll be doing in brief:

• Managing and reviewing large complex corporate tax compliance matters
• Corporate tax HMRC enquiries
• Undertaking tax due diligence reviews and preparing key findings reports
• Advising on international corporate tax issues and structuring
• Assisting with corporate reconstructions / demergers etc
• Providing general business tax advisory services 

Experience and Qualifications required:

• CTA and / or ACA/ACCA qualified
• Experience of working within practice, with the competence to manage a varied portfolio of clients and assignments, management and coaching of staff and trainees
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to deal with colleagues & senior stake holders at all levels
• Self-motivated, innovative and able to show initiative
• Accurate and able to work well under considerable pressure at times
• Good problem-solving skills

What’s on offer:

• Great work/life balance
• Hybrid / flexible working scheme
• A collaborative and friendly culture / environment
• Firm wide recognition and rewards for milestones and achievements  
• Extremely competitive remuneration & benefits package
• Unrivalled progression pathways compared to a lot of other similar sized firms in the region

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £24,000 - £26,500
Location: Aylesbury

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a small but established accountancy practice in Buckinghamshire who are looking for a Bookkeeper.

Main Duties and responsibilities:
• Managing employer pension schemes, auto enrolment etc.
• Preparing P11d's
• All bookkeeping responsibilities for your own client portfolio
• Preparing VAT returns
• Assisting with management accounts
• Using Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and Excel

Experience and Qualifications required:
• Professional attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Desirable if you have used Xero, Sage, Quickbooks & Excel
• Previous experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Client Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Taunton

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for a Client Manager.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the day to day needs of a client portfolio, including being the first point of contact.
• Plan, carry out and review client work in a variety of areas within accounting, tax, and commercial business advice.
• Handle client queries and proactively advise them on a wide range of financial and commercial matters.
• Proactively bring matters to the attention of the partners.
• Share in staff management and development responsibilities for the junior members of the team.
• Deliver excellent client service.
• Organise own time and workload.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• A minimum of 4/5 years’ practice experience.
• Experience within a small to medium sized firm and have experience of directly serving clients, proactively and commercially, in this type of environment, but be looking for an exciting new challenge.
• Able to work well in a successful and busy team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Having an attitude characterised as enthusiastic and positive, self-motivated, and focused.
• Possessing a creative approach to reaching solutions for clients.
• Hard working and willing to work flexibly and travel on occasions where required.
• General IT proficiency.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex.turner@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Audit Manager
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits
Location: London

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice in London who are looking for an Audit Manager to join their West London office.

The role will be split roughly Audit (75%) and Accounts (25%) and you’ll be working within a team of other managers.

The role consists of handling a diversified portfolio of owner managed companies with turnovers of £1 million up to £100 million.

The work will comprise both audit and accounting assignments. As a portfolio manager, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for running a portfolio of circa 50 clients, with annual fees in the region of £500,000 upwards.


Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients and managing client expectations.
• Organising and running all accounting and audit assignments for the portfolio.
• Supervising and reviewing staff output, primarily accounts for audit production.
• Reporting directly to the partner and attending client meetings.
• Reviewing accounts and corporation tax deliverables
• Attendance and input to practice development initiatives including networking and new prospect / potential client proposals.
• Working within an existing team of managers and partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and development of the team.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Excellent knowledge of FRS102
• Proven auditing technical skills
• Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word and Accounting packages
• Experienced in managing the audit process from planning to completion of financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Digita and Caseware is desirable.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex.turner@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £25,000
Location: Bridgwater

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Bridgwater office.


Main Duties and responsibilities:

• To undertake bookkeeping for clients on various accounts packages i.e. Quickbooks, Xero and Sage.
• Sales and purchase ledgers, bank & credit card reconciliations, payroll journals, VAT calculations and VAT returns. Helping clients with their own bookkeeping.
• Process sales and purchase invoices on to the system. Complete and maintain up to date reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with clients in person, via email and by telephone.
• To provide support to the accounts team with the preparation of accounting working papers to support the final accounts.
• To support clients with software and bookkeeping queries.
• Ensure that all data is on the system and as up to date and accurate as possible at all times through clear communication with the clients.
• Manage the workload so that deadlines are met on time and clients to have access to real time information. Develop good working relationship with both colleagues and clients.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• QBE/AAT part or fully qualified
• Comfortable working with figures, accurate and understand the significance of calculations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience in a professional services environment or an accountancy practice would be highly desirable

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex.turner@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Tax & Payroll Assistant
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 plus full study support
Location: Plymouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established accountancy practice in Plymouth who are looking for a Tax & Payroll Assistant to join their friendly and successful firm.

Main Duties and responsibilities:
 

• Preparing tax returns for client businesses and individuals as required.
• Preparing rental property accounts and small sole trade accounts.
• Preparing final tax return packs.
• Drafting emails and letters to clients.
• Liaising with HMRC when necessary.
• Working closely with the tax team and working to deadlines.
• Ad hoc compliance work related to self-assessment tax returns.
• Assist tax team with collating information for P11d’s.
• Assisting the payroll department with all aspects of payroll processing.
   

Experience and Qualifications required:
 

• Ideally you’ll be AAT or ATT part/fully qualified and looking to continue your studies.
• Training will be provided for payroll processing and further study will be considered.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Private Client Tax Assistant
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000 plus full study support
Location: Exeter

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for a Private Client Tax Assistant to join their Exeter office.


This is the perfect opportunity for somebody ambitious and relatively early on in their accountancy practice career who is keen to progress within the personal tax arena.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of tax returns
• Dealing with client communications in respect of their tax affairs including drafting letters and emails and speaking to clients on the telephone
• Assisting in the completion of various tax forms
• Working as part of a team to ensure good client service

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Ideally you’ll be part qualified or ATT qualified, however a willingness to undertake study is more important as full study support is on offer.
• Comfortable working with figures, accurate and understand the significance of calculations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Have an aptitude towards spreadsheets and word processing
• Some work experience in a professional services environment or an accountancy practice is desirable
• Personable, inquisitive and willing to ask questions when unsure

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex.turner@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Insolvency Administrator
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for an Insolvency Administrator to join their Bristol office.

The successful candidate will be working with a dynamic team that supports a range of clients, including companies looking to restructure or dissolve, creditors requiring debt recovery support and individuals facing insolvency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly develop your career in the Business Recovery sector, with the potential to progress and undertake professional qualifications - fully supported both from a time and cost perspective.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and other support in the Business Recovery and Insolvency department.
• Work on both solvent and insolvent company liquidations and other types of insolvency advice and appointments.
• Provide bookkeeping services, including the recording of income and expenditure, matching transactions to bank statements, summarising expenditure types.
• Deliver reports and returns, including recording information for VAT and business tax returns and assistance with the preparation of annual reports to shareholders and creditors.
• Undertake cashiering, case administration and liaison with stakeholders in person, email and phone.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• AAT or ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified.
• CPI qualified or an interest in completing this qualification.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding working environment.
• Ability to focus on delivering the best possible levels of client service

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Payroll Assistant (Part Time - 3 days a week)
Location: Exeter
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 FTE

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established regional accountancy practice firm in Exeter who are looking for a part time Payroll Assistant to join their successful team. 

Main Duties:

• Processing the payroll for multiple businesses
• Preparation of P11d’s
• Managing auto-enrolment
• Managing year-end processes
• Corresponding with HMRC as necessary

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Recent, extensive experience of handling multiple payrolls for a variety of different sized clients
• Work well in a busy, deadline driven environment

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Client Portfolio Manager
Location: Swindon
Salary: £37,500 - £40,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a multi-office regional accountancy practice firm who are looking for a Client Portfolio Manager to join their successful Swindon team. 

Main Duties:

• Assisting with the onboarding of new clients to ensure that they have friendly contact and get them off on the right step to excellent support.
• Building deep, long standing relationships with clients.
• Working with the wider team to ensure plans are implemented.
• Look for opportunities with clients to improve processes and business opportunities.
• Working alongside the professional support network alongside clients to help the client achieve their rounded business and future goals, supporting them as a business partner.
• Reviewing of financial information with clients but using in a way which focuses on both tax management/planning as well as future growth opportunities.
• Building robust forecasting models and challenging clients to use this and interact as the
  business grows and develop.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified with a track record in a practice environment.
• Detailed experience of preparing and being involved in the review of both personal and business accounts and tax planning.
• An eagerness/attitude to go above and beyond to help as and when needed
• Someone who loves working with the wider team in delivering results

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Role: Accounts Senior
Location: Sherbourne
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a forward thinking, technology driven accountancy practice firm based in Sherbourne who are looking for an Accounts Senior to join their successful team. 

Main Duties:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies & partnerships
• Managing an established portfolio of clients and meeting clients as and when required.
• Completion of basic corporate and personal tax returns
• Demonstrating awareness of compliance legislation e.g. VAT, tax, PAYE.
• Preparation of VAT returns.

• AAT qualified and ideally in the early stages of their ACCA studies
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (namely Word & Excel)
• Strong organisation skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Experience of using CCH, Xero or Quickbooks

 
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Role: Corporate Finance Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established independent accountancy practice firm based in Bristol who are looking for a Corporate Finance Manager to join their successful team. 


This is a fantastic opportunity to join my clients Business Advisory team, working with an experienced set of partners to develop and expand their corporate finance services to a diverse portfolio.

Main Duties:
 

• Working on assignments such as MBO's, valuations, shareholder changes, business disposals,
  acquisitions, due diligence work and similar.
• Dealing with new business enquiries to analyse clients’ needs and put together proposals
  incorporating the work of different teams in the practice
• Develop the relationship with our growth-oriented client relationships to ensure we are
  supporting their ambitions with timely advice and service
• Assist clients in the preparation of business plans, projections and forecasts
• Develop and enhance the profile of the practice across within the business community
  particularly our corporate finance offering

Experience / Qualifications Required:
 

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or similar qualification with a minimum of 3 years working/training in
  practice in a business advisory/corporate finance/accounts/audit environment
• Strong academic credentials
• Good communicator who can keep who can hold the confidence of clients and staff alike
• Good team player keen who can balance the demands of the role with other priorities and
  demands.

What is on Offer:

• First class remuneration package including pension and health care
• Superb city centre offices
• Flexible working
• A small friendly team with regular social events
• Excellent training and career prospects

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Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Coventry
Salary: £16,000 - £20,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established regional accountancy practice firm based in Coventry who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their successful team. 

Main Duties:

• Ability to process purchase invoices, sales invoices and reconcile bank accounts within online bookkeeping software, ideally Xero and Quickbooks Online.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts preparation and submission of VAT returns, dealing directly with queries arising from those and other ad-hoc duties given to them
• Develop day-to-day client relationships in connection with those roles
• Able to communicate regularly, clearly and efficiently with other departments as well as clients
• Planning and managing work and a client portfolio
• Ensure client deadlines are met

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Part or fully AAT qualified
• Practice experience
• VAT return experience
• Self-motivated, efficient and hard working
• Able to keep up to date with accounting legislation and attend courses
• Knowledge of accounting rules
• IT literate
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact positively with staff and clients at all levels
• Must be able to take ownership and responsibility of tasks and follow through to completion

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Role: Corporate Finance & Forensic Accounts Executive
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £43,000 - £49,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established medium sized regional Practice firm based in Buckinghamshire who are looking for a Corporate Finance & Forensic Accounts Executive. 

Main Duties:

• Support the Corporate & Forensic Services Partner in transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, corporate restructurings, due diligence, valuations, fund raising and other ad hoc projects.
• Preparation of forensic accounting reports including but not limited to loss quantification, business valuation and matrimonial disputes.
• Preparation of corporate finance bid/proposal documents and related documentation: research relevant information and prepare documents for Partner review.
• Build good rapport with the clients, with a clear understanding of client expectations.
• Work effectively with members of the team and client staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Agreement of assignment budgets with the Partner as work commences, regular monitoring of progress against budget and feedback to the Partner.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

• Ability to understand key client and business issues, to analyse and interpret financial data, understand complex business models and produce meaningful and concise reports
• Analytical and logical skills
• Technical competence and experience: attention to detail in technical matters a prerequisite
• Good communication skills (both in writing and orally)
• Technically up to date with awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks
• Organised and able to manage own time and deadlines
• Good IT skills
• Ability to cope with pressure on projects sometimes requiring work beyond usual hours
• Flexible/adaptable/committed attitude

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• Assist in providing a bookkeeping service on a variety of systems, to include bank reconciliations and the maintenance of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the firm’s clients with regards to the “Making Tax Digital” initiative.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and supporting documents.
• Processing payroll

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• At least 2/3 years’ experience working in Practice in a similar position
• AAT qualified or QBE
• Well versed with Microsoft applications such as word, outlook, excel etc
• Proficient in using software such as Xero, Quickbooks or FreeAgent would be very desirable

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Role: Payroll Administrator (part or full-time candidates considered)
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000
Location: Taunton

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional practice firm based in the South West who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their busy and successful Taunton team.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Acting as the key point of contact for a defined allocation of payrolls and managing that allocation effectively.
• Monitor and manage multiple deadlines in relation to own allocation.
• Maintain knowledge of Auto-Enrolment pension legislation and familiarity with various pension provider portals.
• Process CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) information and perform verification checks.
• Create bank files and process Sage/Modulr Salary & Supplier Payments.
• Liaise with HMRC in relation to client payrolls as required.
• Respond to client queries promptly, including research and preparation of technical responses to client queries for the management team.
• Complete ownership of your own time and work with effective reporting and communication with your managers.
• Support and develop junior members of the team.

Experience and Skills required:

• Good personal motivation, organisational skills, and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Flexibility and approachability under pressure.
• You must be proactive, tenacious, and always show initiative.
• Good attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to communicate confidently, clearly, and effectively at all levels including ensuring the partner is aware of any client issues.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Payroll Officer
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000
Location: Cardiff

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established practice based in Cardiff who are looking for a Payroll Officer.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

Processing, ownership and completion of regular client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) across a range of sectors; including setting up starters and leavers, other payroll data including processing adjustments to salaries and employee data.
Reconciliation of HMRC account and liaising with HMRC on behalf of the clients.
Resolution of day-to-day queries and liaising with the clients to request information for payoll processing.

Experience and Qualifications required:

Communicates effectively at all levels with colleagues and clients.
Technically up to date, including statutory payroll requirement (SSP/ SMP/ SPP/ PAYE & NIC).
Payroll experience within bureau or accountancy firm.
Able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively.
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.


Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Experience and Qualifications required:

What’s on offer?

• Flexible working
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Paid car parking – All employees are entitled to claim car parking expenses for parking charges.
• Flexible working – core working hours policy, offering a working environment to fit in with your lifestyle.

 
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Role: Accounts Semi-Senior
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000
Location: Devon
 
Overview:
Quinton Davies are working on behalf of a well renowned practice based in Newton Abbot who are looking to strengthen their accounts team with the addition of an Accounts Semi-Senior.
 
Main Duties and responsibilities:
-Preparation of LTD company, Partnership and Sole Trade accounts
-Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600's
-Occasional assistance with audit engagements

 
Experience & Qualifications required:
-AAT qualified or equivalent
-Minimum of 2 years' experience working within Accountancy Practices
-Exposure to modern accountancy software such as quickbooks & Xero would be advantageous but training can be provided

 
What’s on offer?
-Annual salary reviews
-Fully funded study support
-Lifestyle benefits package (including cycle to work, subsidised gym and fitness centre)
-A social and professional network including local and firm-wide events
-Pleasant working environment

 
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Role: Accounts Semi Senior / Senior / Manager
Salary: £28,000 - £40,000
Location: West Midlands

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in the West Midlands who are looking for candidates at Accounts Semi Senior, Senior and Manager level.

If you are part, nearly or fully ACCA qualified then one of these roles could be for you!!

Main Duties:
• To produce to a high-level client work to include, completion of statutory accounts, consolidated accounts, management accounts, tax computation, VAT returns, payroll and general advice to the client in respect of UK Companies and Partnerships.
• To provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting services department.
• To assist the Directors in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting services team in a timely manner.
• To assist in the identification and implementation of improved working processes.
• To ensure the work processes are documented and kept up to date to quality assurance levels.
• To assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting systems for a range of clients to include internal training of client staff in the use of such systems

Experience / Qualifications Required:
• At least 2-5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience
• CIS technical experience


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Role: Trainee Accountant
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 (study support for ACA is on offer)
Location: Torbay

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a small and friendly practice firm based in Torbay who are looking for a Trainee Accountant due to continued growth.

Main Duties:

• Statutory accounts and tax preparation, management accounting and VAT, along with providing business advisory services and ensuring clients expectations are always met and exceeded.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT Qualified or equivalent
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50 would be desirable
• Ability to form and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise specific tasks as and when needed
• Competently dealing with HMRC, Companies House and other bodies

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Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Location: London

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in central London who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:

• Record day to day financial transactions. This may include but not be limited to raising (or recording) sales invoices, recording purchase invoices and posting bank payments and receipts.
• Ensure that transactions are recorded accurately and postings are reviewed in the general ledger.
• Able to keep client records up to date on a timely basis. This would vary client to client and their own individual requirements.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are performed which include current accounts as well as any petty cash and credit card accounts.
• Be able to analyse debtor and creditor reports. Request missing information from clients and advise them of any overpayments they have made.
• Be able to process invoices and make payments on the client’s behalf. Ensuring that invoices haven’t been provided previously to reduce risk of overpayments. Limit the risk of paying the wrong beneficiary by checking any bank templates against invoices received.
• Agree timelines with clients in respect of when to receive information to completed bookkeeping and VAT returns. To be able to meet expected deadline for deliverables and able to deliver the VAT return in advance of the deadlines.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an accountancy practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50

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Role: Accounts and Audit Semi-Senior / Senior
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
Location: Buckinghamshire

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in Buckinghamshire who are looking for an Accounts and Audit Semi-Senior / Senior.

Main Duties:

• Timely and efficient completion of tasks assigned, in line with firm operating procedures and processes, increasing to whole accounts/audit/tax/other projects with increasing independence as experience allows
• Devoting sufficient time to professional studies in order to meet all study objectives set by tutors or the Line Manager and to achieve the best possible exam results.
• Attending technical courses, undertaking technical reading to ensure own technical competence, awareness of internal procedures and communications.
• Agreement of budget with manager as job commences, regular monitoring of progress against budget and feedback to supervisors.
• Regular, proactive communication with managers, Principals and other colleagues to update on progress with assigned work.
• Facilitating teamwork and spirit within the team

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• ACA/ACCA part of fully Qualified
• At least 3 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• Technically up to date with awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks appropriate to level of experience/qualification
• An excellent attention to detail
• Professional and ethical skills, displaying integrity
• Good communication skills with a flexible, adaptable and committed attitude and an ability to work within a team
• Robust IT skills

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Role: Accounts Semi-Senior
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000
Location: Herefordshire

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in Herefordshire who are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior.

The firm had a significant overall several years ago and the investment and new ideas that change brought in has led to offices that are bright and modern and the approach to the work undertaken is dynamic and continually evolving.

Main Duties:
• Preparing accounts (sole traders, partnerships & limited companies) with information provided by the client, to a high standard ready for review by an accounts manager.
• Preparing personal tax returns and corporation tax returns.
• Giving assistance and training to junior members of the team.
• Engaging with clients book keeping, to ensure high quality accounting records and reporting throughout the year.
• This is not an exhaustive list of your duties, and you may be required to carry out other duties and tasks, which may be required for the efficient operation of the business.

Experience / Qualifications Required:
• Qualified by experience or part qualified (ACA/ACCA) or AAT part qualified/qualified.
• Relevant experience within a similar role in an accountancy practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to self-manage or work as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping software (XERO, Sage, Quickbooks)
• Working knowledge of accounts and tax production software.
• Strong MS office skills, particularly Excel.

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Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established and growing practice firm based in Bristol who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:
• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, consolidated accounts, management accounts, tax computations, VAT returns, payroll and general advice to clients.
• To provide technical assistance to junior members of staff.
• To keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• To assist senior staff members in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting services team in a timely manner.
• To assist in the identification and implementation of improved working processes.
• To ensure the work processes are documented and kept up to date to quality assurance levels.
• To assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting systems for a range of clients to include internal training of client staff in the use of such systems

Experience / Qualifications Required:
• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified
• At least 3 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50

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Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Accounts Technician (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
Salary: £22,000 - £28,000
Location: Torbay

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice who has multiple offices across the Southwest. My client is seeking an Accounts Technician to join their friendly and collaborative team in Torbay.

Main Duties:

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns
• Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
• Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• General admin duties to provide support to Partner, managers and the office

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Experience of working in a practice-based environment.
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media programmes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents
• Good general education, including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent

What’s on offer:

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• Buy and sell holiday
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
• Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years’ service

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Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Trainee Accountant
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a modern and successful accountancy practice based in North East Bristol who are looking for a Trainee Accountant due to unprecedented levels of growth.

My client is looking for an ambitious candidate who is eager to learn and progress their career in a very collaborative environment. You’ll have the support of the directors and other senior members of the team so there will be no shortage of guidance to help you navigate through further studies and professional milestones.

Main Duties:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Aiding the tax department with Personal Tax and Corporation Tax work as and when needed
• Preparation of VAT returns

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified with a minimum of one years’ experience working in an accountancy practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50 would be desirable
• VAT technical experience

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Role: Accounts Senior Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Location: Bath

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a regional practice firm based in central Bath who are looking for an Accounts Senior Manager to join their well-established team.

The ideal candidate will currently be working as a Senior Accountant / Portfolio Manager at a small / medium sized practice. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and great opportunities for progression.

Joining as an Accounts Senior Manager, you’ll be shadowing the Partners and getting exposure to senior stakeholders and their businesses from the off. This will hugely help when the time comes to transition into a partner at the firm which is a genuine possibility for those wishing to progress in that way.

Joining as a Senior Manager you will be responsible for a variety of duties including:
• Acting as the first point of contact for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Preparing / reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting
• Completing / reviewing VAT Returns
• Preparing Tax Returns
• Assisting clients with day-to-day queries
• Ad hoc project work
• Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work

Experience / Qualifications Required:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50


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Role: Accounts Senior
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
Location: Bournemouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm who are looking for a qualified Accounts Senior for their Bournemouth office.

You will be responsible for a broad range of clients, including partnerships, trusts, sole trader and companies covering various trading activities. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, however flexibility is required to carry out work or attend meetings at client premises, if necessary.

Main Duties:

• Preparation and review of management and financial accounts
• Maintenance of client accounting records
• Assisting managers with looking after a large portfolio of accounts and bookkeeping clients including direct client contact, resolving adhoc client queries
• Training and support to others in the office

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience
• CIS technical experience
   

What’s on offer:

• A 35-hour working week with flexibility around the core hours of 10am-4pm
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu (pre-approved and only where required).
• Working from home allowance.
• Twenty-three days annual leave with an additional day added after each year’s service.
• In addition, under the flexible benefits programme, you’ll be entitled to buy or sell up to five days (35 hours) holiday a year.
• Life assurance cover of four times salary.
• Contributory pension scheme (The firm will contribute 4% of salary on a matched basis with employee from their date of joining).

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Role: Accounts Senior
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000
Location: Winchester

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in Winchester who are looking for a driven and ambitious Accounts Senior.

Experience / knowledge required:

• Microsoft Office programs and Outlook
• Minimum of a year’s experience in Accounts preparation for sole traders and limited companies
• Experience with Xero and Sage
• Customer service skills
   

About you:

• AAT qualified and studying towards ACCA or ACA
• Confident and ambitious
• Keen to progress and willing to learn
• Looking to develop their career in accounts
• Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Enjoy working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Be a strong communicator
• Well organised
• A team player

What’s in it for you:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Study support
• Death in service cover
• Private medical cover
• Duvet days
• Flexible working
• Company social events
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Free Financial advice (pensions, mortgages, investments etc)

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Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in central Bristol who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:

• To produce to a high-level client work to include, completion of statutory accounts, consolidated accounts, management accounts, tax computation, VAT returns, payroll and general advice to the client in respect of UK Companies and Partnerships.
• To provide technical assistance to members of staff in the accounting services department.
• To keep up to date with any changes in accounting regulations and ensure clients are made aware of the impact of these.
• To assist the Directors in the monitoring of outstanding client work and to ensure work is completed by the accounting services team in a timely manner.
• To assist in the identification and implementation of improved working processes.
• To ensure the work processes are documented and kept up to date to quality assurance levels.
• To assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting systems for a range of clients to include internal training of client staff in the use of such systems
• To prepare and present client management accounts
• To prepare and present budgets, forecasts and cashflows as required
• Networking and Business development work including creating new client and business contacts for the SME department in order to establish strong business links and channels to access new business

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum of 2 years PQE
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience
• CIS technical experience

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Role: Business Services Manager
Salary: c.£40,000
Location: Newport

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established large regional practice firm based in Newport who are looking for a Business Services Manager.

Main Duties:

• Managing a portfolio of clients (numbers depending on experience)
• Review of c80 Limited Company Financial Statements per year
• Preparing management accounts for clients
• Maintaining and developing technical ability by attending webinars, keeping abreast of technical
  developments (the Audit and Compliance Partner will take ultimate responsibility and is the go-to person for technical queries)
• Oversee work-planning of portfolio
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on jobs performed
• Suggesting and agreeing fees with clients
• Be approachable to members of the team
• Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationship
  Discuss difficult/contentious matters with clients (but always with Partner back up and support) support less experienced members of the team as required
• Ability to be well organised, in own work and with the workflow of the portfolio
• Participate, as a minimum, in internally held Business Development events
   

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with minimum of 2 years PQE
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy package such as IRIS, SAPA, Sage Line 50
• Communication, i.e. speaking to clients and colleagues
• Enthusiasm coupled with drive and determination
• Ability to perform well working in a team environment
• Ability to perform well as an individual
• Competent in setting own deadlines and meeting organisation deadlines
   

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• AAT qualified or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ Bookkeeping experience working within Practice
• Proficient with modern software packages such as Xero or Quickbooks is desirable
• Able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
• Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints and contributes to achieving these, keeping manager informed of progress and potential problems including actual vs budget

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Role: Audit Director
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional practice firm based in Bristol who are looking for an ambitious and driven Audit Director.

If you have a genuine passion about working with local businesses in the SW and are already operating in this space, then there are some truly exciting developments with new clients coming on board all the time to get stuck into.

My client is looking for somebody who wants to take a leading role in the development and growth of the practice – you can have real input into the strategic direction of the audit team which gives you a real chance to put your stamp on things both short and long term.

Main Duties

• Working with the Senior Management Team to successfully deliver a broad range of audit engagements
• Developing the existing audit team, mentoring Managers/Senior Managers so that they can reach their potential and push on through the ranks
• Business Development – play a leading role in the winning of new work
• Working with Senior Management, you’ll continue the expansion and development the firmwide audit function
• Building relationships and managing client expectations

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of experience of managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients across sectors
• An RI or alternatively will be looking to quickly obtain RI status
• An excellent communicator that enables you to build rapport with people at all levels
• A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their team
• A strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the wider Bristol business community
   

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Role: Accounts Senior / Junior Client Manager
Salary: £28,000 - £40,000
Location: Exeter

Overview:
Quinton Davies are working on behalf of a rapidly growing independent accountancy practice firm based in Exeter who are looking for an Accounts Senior or Junior Client Manager to join their friendly and successful team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Joining a busy and successful team as an Accounts Senior / Junior Client Manager you will take on responsibility for the delivery and management of wide-ranging services to a mixed client base of OMBs, SMEs and corporate clients, along with some smaller clients.

There is opportunity to mould this to a good degree around the motivations and preferences of the right candidate, focused entirely working on clients under the audit threshold in turnover, with clients into the millions overseeing the delivery of accounts, corporation tax and other wider ranging services.

Whilst you will have a hands-on role, there will be scope to progress into a managerial level capacity, developing client relationships with involvement in wider planning and advisory project work, working alongside partners on delivery. You will also look to mentor and assist in the development of junior staff, reviewing work and acting as a key support taking a lead in the development and progression of the team. There will be a clear development, appraisal and progression path on offer.

Experience / Qualifications Required:
AAT / ACA / ACCA part or fully qualified with 2 years or more experience in practice.

Background within accountancy practice at an Accounts Semi-Senior / Senior level, with a demonstrable career preparing and overseeing the delivery of general accountancy practice services to a mixed client base of corporate, OMB / SME limited companies, partnerships and sole traders across a wide range of industry sectors.

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Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Audit Partner
Location: West Midlands

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a Top 50 practice firm based in the West Midlands who are looking for a strategically minded and ambitious Audit Partner.

Main Duties:

• Leading the West Midlands audit team to successfully deliver a broad range of Corporate, NFP, and Charity audit engagements
• Developing the audit team – this will include recruiting team members and mentoring the Managers/Senior Managers so that they can reach their potential
• Working with the Partner team on the West Midlands office strategic growth plans
• Liaising with the Head of Audit and other Audit Partners to formulate and deliver our firmwide audit strategy

Experience Required:

• Ideally you’ll be an RI with experience of controlling a diverse portfolio of audit clients across sectors
• A strong business developer who is keen to develop and build contacts and their network within the West Midlands business community
• A strong People Manager who enjoys building and developing a team
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can influence at all levels

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Role: Accounts Senior
Salary: £26,000-32,000
Location: Plymouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established independent practice firm based in Plymouth who are looking for an Accounts Senior.

Main Duties:

• Preparing accounts to final stage for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Management accounting using Xero cloud accounting systems.
• Other areas of work within the practice such as tax, payroll and company secretarial may be available depending on requirements.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience working within Practice
• Proficient with modern software packages such as Xero or Quickbooks is desirable
• Able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
• Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints and contributes to achieving these, keeping manager informed of progress and potential problems including actual vs budget

What is on offer:

• A results-based bonus scheme
• Continued Professional Development through internal technical updates and external courses
• Extra holiday office shut down between Christmas and New Year
• Finishing time of 1.30 pm on Fridays
• An informal environment with an emphasis on giving clients the best

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Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £25-30,000
Location: Bath

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established independent practice firm based just outside Bath who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper.

As the successful candidate you will enjoy variety in your work, as every day will be different. Above all, the firm genuinely care about their staff and are very dedicated to supporting everyone to continually improve and help drive the business forward.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients primarily using Quickbooks but with some work on other well-known accounting systems such as Xero & SAGE.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns.
• Preparing management accounts to draft stage for review by a Client Manager.
• Liaising with clients and managing relationships.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• QBE or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Have worked in a similar position previously with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Always ensure you maintain an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Have a can-do attitude with a continuous drive for improvement.

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Role: Accountant
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000
Location: Newport

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a Top 50 practice firm based in Newport who are looking for an Accountant due to continued growth.

My client is a practice that offer a friendly and professional service to all their clients. They take pride in their working environment which is relaxed and supportive.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation and completion of Limited Company accounts
• Preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of VAT Returns under different VAT schemes
• Dealing with ad hoc queries raised by clients
• Ability to reconcile all control accounts
• Understanding of Companies Act disclosures for Financial Statements

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified and/or ACCA part qualified (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ experience in an accountancy organisation/industry preparing non audit company accounts
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience with Xero, Sage Line 50 and other products
• Strong communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
• Ability to perform well working in a team as well as individually
• Self-manage work loads
• Competent meeting organisation deadlines

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Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000
Location: Plymouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a medium sized independent practice firm based in Plymouth who are looking for a Bookkeeper.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients primarily using Xero but with some work on other well-known accounting systems.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns.
• Preparing management accounts to draft stage for review by a Client Manager.
• Liaising with clients and managing relationships.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• QBE or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Have worked in a similar position previously with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Always ensure you maintain an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Have a can-do attitude with a continuous drive for improvement.

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
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Role: Business Services Assistant Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Reading

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a Top 50 practice firm who are looking for a Business Services Assistant Manager in their Reading office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of best practice and consistent process for set up of appropriate cloud based bookkeeping and advisory tools.
• Promotion of Cloud based solutions to clients
• Support and educate the team on Cloud based solutions.
• Active involvement in proposals to clients, meeting with clients and supporting the team on pitches.
• Preparing / reviewing as appropriate management accounts for clients in a timely manner.
• Working with the team to ensure the day-to-day delivery of outsourced services to clients runs smoothly and to time.
• Review of assistants’ work and giving appropriate, constructive and timely feedback.
• Delegate appropriately, proactively coaching and managing assistants’ development.
• Work with other departments including compliance, tax, etc. to provide client information and appreciate statutory deadlines/reporting requirements.
• Assist managers and partners with client billing.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of management accounts.
• Proficient with Xero, Excel, Sage.
• Good understanding of a range of IT programmes and intuitive application.
• Problem solving and solution driven.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work.
• Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.

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Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.