The Role
Prepare and review small company accounts, Corporation Tax returns, partnership and non-resident tax returns, dormant accounts, and basic dividend planning. Assist with bookkeeping and client record updates in Xero, meet deadlines across a portfolio, and provide corporate information to UK and US tax teams. The role includes client exposure, professional qualification funding, and hybrid working after probation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Founded in 2013, Sestini & Co (Sestini) are a team who specialise in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals. Sestini joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in August 2024, a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. Members of the Shaw Gibbs Group are committed to investment in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients which exceeds expectation.
The culture of the firm is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Corporate Accounts Assistant to join our Paulton accounts team on a part-time (preferred) or full-time basis. If part-time, this role will be 18-22 hours per week, based around core working hours of 9:00am to 2:30pm (with some flexibility). This position also includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.
Job requirements
Job responsibilities
Benefits
Right to work
Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.
The culture of the firm is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Corporate Accounts Assistant to join our Paulton accounts team on a part-time (preferred) or full-time basis. If part-time, this role will be 18-22 hours per week, based around core working hours of 9:00am to 2:30pm (with some flexibility). This position also includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.
Job requirements
- You will be AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified
- Experience preparing Company accounts using accounting software
- Preference for a University degree with at least a 2:1 or minimum 3 A-Levels (A, B, B or above) or equivalent
- Able to manage own workload and be a flexible team-player
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
- A confident, positive, and professional approach
- Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- The following would be desirable, but is not required:
- Knowledge and experience of VAT
- Knowledge of basic LLP Accounts
- Experience of clients with international elements
- Knowledge of Xero (training will be provided)
Job responsibilities
- Preparing a small portfolio of dormant accounts and ensuring completion to deadline
- Preparing and/or reviewing non-complex small company accounts and Corporation tax returns
- Drafting more complex small company accounts to be passed for completion and review by a senior team member
- Basic dividend planning, with assistance
- Drafting basic partnership and non-resident company tax returns for review prior to submission
- Use of Xero for bookkeeping assistance and updating of clients records following accounts preparation
- Assistance with providing information to our UK and US tax teams on clients’ corporate position
Benefits
- A comprehensive study package including full funding to pursue your AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications, study leave, and time off for exams
- Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (three days in the office and two days at home)
- Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
- Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
- Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries
- Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
- A varied role within a talented and experienced team
- ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
- Long service awards
- Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
- A competitive benefits package, including:
- A 23-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
- A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions and mental health first aiders present in every office
- Access to MYNDUP – a wellbeing support platform which offers confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches.
- Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
- Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
- Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Client and employee referral bonuses
- Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Death in Service Life Assurance
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Diversity, equality and inclusion
Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to [email protected].
We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Right to work
Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.
Skills Required
- AAT Level 3 or 4, or ACCA/ACA part-qualified
- Experience preparing company accounts using accounting software
- Ability to manage own workload and work flexibly as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, positive, and professional approach
- Strong IT skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn new IT packages quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- University degree with at least a 2:1, or a minimum of three A-Levels at grades A, B, B or above, or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of VAT
- Knowledge of basic LLP accounts
- Experience with clients having international elements
- Knowledge of Xero
- Full right to work in the UK without visa or work-permit sponsorship
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The Company
What We Do
Shaw Gibbs is a UK accountancy and tax advisory practice serving entrepreneurial businesses, private individuals, SMEs and corporates. The firm provides accounting, tax, payroll and specialist advisory services, operating from a base in Oxford and offices across central and southern England. It has expanded organically and through acquisitions, with its teams supporting more than 17,000 SMEs and corporates alongside numerous private clients.
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