Based in our friendly Kensal Rise office, this is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team that recently became part of Simmons Gainsford! While you’ll enjoy the supportive feel and local client relationships of a smaller office, you’ll also benefit from being part of a growing business.
Simmons Gainsford is a leading accountancy and advisory firm within the Sumer Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing professional services groups and part of a Top 20 accountancy firm. This means you’ll have access to wider career opportunities, specialist expertise and excellent learning and development, while continuing to work in a collaborative office where your contribution is genuinely valued.
If you’re looking to continue developing your career in practice, working with a varied portfolio of clients and a supportive team who are invested in your success, we’d love to hear from you.
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Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
- Preparing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
- Producing management accounts for a range of clients
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Assisting with HMRC enquiries and correspondence
- Maintaining statutory records and company registers
- Preparing profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and trial balances
- Drafting reports on financial statements, business performance, systems and internal controls
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
- Working closely with managers and keeping them informed of client developments and any technical matters
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with clients, has a proactive approach and is keen to continue building their career in accountancy.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience working in an accountancy practice in a similar role
- Be studying towards, or keen to continue studying, AAT, ACA or ACCA
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience using cloud accounting software such as Caseware, Inflo, Xero, Sage or QuickBooks (desirable)
- Prior experience in audit is desirable
At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
- We Shine Together
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
Our size and ethos means that we have a natural empathy with entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses. Our client base is diverse and includes media, entertainment, retail, property, hospitality, manufacturing, recruitment, lawyers and charities. Our remit is to solve problems and create solutions so the compliance work – such as audits and tax returns – is complemented by creative business and strategic planning.
We have grown steadily over the years but not to an extent that we don’t know one another. We’re fortunate in that we have the following teams: Audit & Accounts, Corporate, Personal and Indirect Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, IT, HR and Internal Accounts so we can all work together to help businesses as we offer a wide range of advice and solutions.
We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We’re not going to deny that it can be a demanding environment at times – but that’s a great one in which to learn and grow stronger in our knowledge – and we don’t have a late hours’ culture.
Our Partners and Managers are approachable, incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing an individual career and personal development path for all our staff. Many of them began as trainees themselves so they understand the journey ahead for our new trainees as they mentor them.
We offer CPD training throughout the year as it’s important that our clients receive the most up to date and relevant advice, and our staff are continuously learning so they are empowered by their knowledge. There is always the opportunity for individuals to suggest any ad hoc courses.
We are a sociable bunch too! As well as our annual firm-wide seasonal events, we have a social club who think of even more innovative ways to have fun throughout the year.
We also like to keep everyone updated – and share ideas – by having regular team briefings, employee focus groups and staff meetings.
