30 Accountancy jobs in Chelmsford

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care. A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, we offer a wide range of services, including auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance. We proudly serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation. What do the team do? The Tax department works with clients across a broad spectrum, from high net worth individuals through to large corporates and not-for-profit entities. They have an international presence and offer compliance services for complex clients through to delivering exciting projects of an advisory nature. Within our Tax department we have an established team of VAT specialists. They undertake project advisory work and also work in conjunction with other areas of the business such as the Outsourcing and Audit teams on more complex compliance matters. Some of the typical sectors our clients operate in include property and construction, professional and financial services, charities, academies and other education providers, manufacturers operating in the UK and overseas, e-commerce, international goods movements, health providers and telecoms providers. What will I be doing? As a VAT Senior / Assistant Manager you will have ownership of the following tasks:

• Undertaking in depth research on technical VAT queries and delivering reasoned analysis
• Producing written VAT advisory reports
• Overseeing a small number of complex VAT return calculations
• Helping to resolve VAT checks and enquiries from HMRC
• Reviewing and keeping up to date with the indirect tax world and participating in team technical sessions
• Reviewing technical VAT advice prepared by junior team members
• Proactively upskilling wider team and mentoring more junior colleagues
  
  Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:
• CTA part qualified / qualified (indirect VAT route) (minimum criteria)
• At least two years' experience in VAT in an accountancy practice (minimum criteria)
• Proven ability to identify VAT issues and risks
• Ability to write clear and articulate reports
• Strong IT skills including competency in using Excel
  
  We are an award winning, top 30 accountancy and business advisory firm serving private clients and regional, national and international businesses.
  
  In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:
• 23 days (if studying) / 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount