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Your new company A forward-thinking accountancy practice serving clients across Kent and the South East. With over 30 years of experience, they pride themselves on delivering expert financial guidance with a personal touch. Their team of qualified professionals supports businesses of all sizes-from ambitious startups to established enterprises-helping them navigate the complexities of finance, tax, and compliance. Your new role This role offers a balanced mix of audit and accounts work, providing exposure to a diverse client portfolio across various sectors. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting services, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationships. Key responsibilities • Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion for a range of clients, • Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102, • Review and finalise accounts prepared by junior staff, • Manage client relationships and act as the main point of contact during engagements, • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards, • Assist with corporation tax computations and liaise with tax specialists as needed, • Support the development and training of junior team members, • Identify opportunities for process improvements and added value services What you'll need to succeed • ACA, ACCA qualified (or equivalent), • Minimum 3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice, • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and auditing standards, • Proven experience in leading audits and preparing accounts, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, • Flexible working hours and hybrid working options, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Professional development and training support If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of £50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts: • Junior Data Analyst - £30,000, • Data Analyst - £50,000, • Business Data Analyst - £67,500, • Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000 The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data. Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. Step 2 - Data Administration Training Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. • Microsoft excel - to expert level., • Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases., • Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts. Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT). Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. 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Are you an aspiring Assistant Accountant with a keen interest in financial services? This permanent role in Goudhurst offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in accounting and finance within a professional setting. Client Details This small-sized organisation operates within the accountancy industry, providing tailored accounting and finance solutions to its clients. Their focus lies on precision and efficiency, with a commitment to delivering top-notch results. Description • Assisting predominantly Limited Company clients with their statutory reporting, • Preparing financial statements, predominantly under FRS 102, but may include some IFRS., • Preparing corporation tax returns, • Preparing VAT Returns, • Supporting outsourced FD clients with management reporting and ad hoc queries, • Reviewing bookkeeping records, • Assisting with the training of junior team members (new AAT trainees) Profile • AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified, • Have a minimum of 2 years experience in an accountancy practice, • Have experience in the preparation of financial statements, corporation tax returns and VAT Returns, • Have excellent IT skills; MS Office, Sage and Xero. Job Offer • A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000, depending on experience., • A permanent position within the accounting and finance department in Goudhurst., • A supportive working environment with a focus on professional excellence., • Potential for additional training and certification support., • Hybrid working.

Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. Job Description Would you like to be part of a growing and ambitious Private Client team based in Tunbridge Wells, working across a variety of interesting and complex clients with the support of colleagues across the wider S&W business? As an S&W Private Client Tax Senior Manager you will manage a portfolio of clients and their families (including HNWIs, entrepreneurs/business owners and internationally mobile individuals), working closely with Partners/Directors to deliver advisory and compliance services. The role will also include business development in respect of new and existing clients, and mentoring/developing team members. Managing a varied portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs including HNWIs, entrepreneurs, partnerships and trusts Assisting Partners and Directors with, and when suitable, take the lead on tax planning initiatives like succession planning through trusts and corporate structures, as well as addressing capital gains and inheritance tax concerns Liaising with other service lines to deliver work to clients, for example accounts & corporate tax work Overseeing compliance and fundamental advisory tasks completed by junior staff members Maintaining strong relationships with clients and supporting senior members of the team to identify opportunities for new work Developing the more junior team including providing timely feedback and assisting them with technical and personal development Skills and Experience Significant experience and knowledge of a variety of private client tax issues gained within another professional services firm Proven technical knowledge and capability to communicate complex messages to your client base Ability to demonstrate experience in tax planning/advisory projects as well as managing complex compliance issues. People management and organisational experience Appetite to develop your business development skills Qualifications Qualified Chartered Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser - ACA / CTA. Additional Information Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. #J-18808-Ljbffr