Assist the Senior Manager in preparing year-end accounts and tax returns for our clients
Help ensure clients remain fully compliant with their statutory obligations
Support the Head of VFO (our bookkeeping department) to keep client bookkeeping data and records accurate and up to date
Assist with preparing and filing CIS returns and VAT returns, including construction-specific rules such as the domestic reverse charge
Be trained in running client payrolls, working alongside experienced team members
Progress towards independently managing payroll for a portfolio of clients
Carry out company secretarial tasks including Companies House filings for our clients
Assist in preparing management information (MI) that gives our clients real insight into how their business is performing, a core part of how we help owners make better decisions
Communicate directly with HMRC on behalf of clients, handling queries professionally and accurately
Build the confidence and client-facing communication skills needed to represent Thomas Emlyn well
Get hands-on with the cloud accounting and automation tools we use day to day, and help us spot where new technology can save time or add value for clients
Bring fresh ideas, we want everyone on the team, apprentices included, contributing to how we stay ahead of the curve
Training:You'll study towards your AAT Level 3 qualification with First Intuition, combining college-based study with full on-the-job training and mentoring from senior members of the team.Training Outcome:This role is deliberately broad because we want to build you into a well-rounded accountant. Over time, and as you progress, you'll take on increasing ownership, moving from assisting with accounts, bookkeeping, payroll and CIS/VAT work to eventually being trusted to look after and take full responsibility for those areas on your own client accounts.Employer Description:Thomas Emlyn Ltd is a specialist accountancy firm built exclusively around the construction industry. We work with ambitious, growing construction businesses, from £1m up to £20m+ turnover, helping them improve margins, control cash flow, and build the systems that let owners step back from the day-to-day and run their business.
We're not a generalist practice, we are experts in what we do. Our clients are ambitious, and we hold ourselves to the same standard internally. That includes investing in technology: we want to be at the forefront of how accountancy is delivered, not playing catch-up, and every member of the team brings curiosity about how new tools and automation can make our work sharper and more valuable to clients.Working Hours :30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an additional day at college or for study.
Start and finish times are flexible.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills....Read more...
What you’d be involved in
General office duties including answering the telephone, filing, franking etc.
Being a support arm to Senior Accountants, working on project task as required
Preparation of VAT returns (on-the-job training will be provided)
Maintaining IRIS database – managing the data accurately and efficiently
Writing to clients; including datamining and preparing mail merge documents.
Full exposure to the different elements of accounting and business advisory based on skills identified over your time with the firm
Job shaping – completing role specific tasks as you progress through the firm
Training:Training
Face to face learning via training provider approx. 1 day per week with an exam schedule determined by provider
You will be enrolled onto a relevant Accounting Course via an Apprenticeship - the course will be discussed based on experience and current qualifications (eligibility applies)
You will undertake tri-partite progress reviews every 2 months with the course provider, the firm and you to monitor performance with your study and job performance
You will receive on the job training for any new task that you undertake and accountancy-related software
Training Outcome:Qualified Accountant through the Shenward career pathway.Employer Description:From starting as a small family Accountancy firm in Bradford over 30 years ago, we’ve grown to become a global practice with two northern offices, a team of over 25 professional services specialists and a client base spanning the world.
We’re proud to have supported a wide range of businesses across the UK, USA, Middle East and more during this time, solving some of their biggest issues and being a catalyst to their growth.
Because we know that today’s business leaders need more than just an Accountancy firm to really thrive, we’ve spent years developing an integrated team of specialists who can support you with the most crucial of professional services.
In our view, what really makes a good Accounting and Business Advisory firm is not only the way it supports it clients, but the drive and passion of the people within it and that’s why we attribute our growth and success to our team.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
However, we have a flexible start and finish time policy allowing for starting anywhere between 8.30am and 9.30am and finishing between 5pm and 6pm, or 4.30pm on a Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Group Head of Finance – Athens, Greece
I am currently partnering with an exceptional client in the Hospitality sector to recruit a high-caliber Head of Finance to lead their team in Athens.This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the CEO. You will be responsible for driving financial excellence across the group, overseeing IFRS compliance, and managing the consolidated financial reporting for a fast-paced, multi-entity organization.
The Team & Structure
You will be stepping into a well-structured environment, leading a team of one Senior Accountant and two Junior Accountants. Additionally, you will have the support of an experienced Finance Manager who is moving into a dedicated reporting and finance systems role, ensuring you have the technical infrastructure to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of group consolidated financial statements (IFRS).
Oversee the annual audit process and manage external auditor relationships.
Serve as Company Secretary, managing board documentation and statutory records.
Maintain the fixed asset register and robust internal control systems.
Partner with the CEO and department heads on budgeting and strategic forecasting.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications: Qualified CA or equivalent.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience, including group reporting and consolidations.
Background: A "Top 10" audit firm background and experience within the Hospitality industry are essential.
Systems: High proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (ideally Galaxy) is a plus.
Leadership: A natural mentor capable of developing a high-performing finance team.
The Offer
Salary: €75,000 per annum.
Location: Athens, Greece.
The chance to make a significant impact on a growing group’s financial operations.
If you are a finance leader with a passion for integrity and process improvement, I would love to hear from you.....Read more...
