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Affinia is the UK’s largest purpose-led, purpose-built Accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1,000 colleagues across the East, South East, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.
We advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals throughout the UK and internationally across six Service Lines - Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery. Our team also offer in-depth sector expertise across a number of sectors, ensuring our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice, tailored to them. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving technology and regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.
Our people are our most valuable asset. We are therefore committed to supporting our colleagues throughout their professional development, providing guidance and training at whatever stage of their career they join us.
Real people. Real growth. Real difference.
Purpose Of The Role
Preparing accounts and tax returns and overseeing the work of trainees and more junior members of the team.
Accountabilities
- First point of contact for a portfolio of clients
- Prepares accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns, to director review stage
- Looks after some of the larger and more complex clients
- Prepares management accounts for a variety of clients
- Mentors trainee accountants
- Assists the Directors with reviewing the work of trainees and junior team members
- Liaises directly with clients to ensure we have all information to prepare accounts; and to address any queries or questions that come to light
- Manages billing and work-in-progress for the portfolio
- Takes responsibility for workflow to ensure turnaround targets met
- Carries out any other reasonable task required from time to time
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Skills/Qualifications
- Ideally ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (fully qualified)
- Advanced technical knowledge in accounting and tax compliance
- Expert-level understanding of UK GAAP (especially FRS 102), corporate tax, VAT, and financial reporting requirements
- Experience in reviewing and signing off complex statutory accounts and advisory work
- Skilled in analysing client risk, identifying technical issues, and delivering accurate, commercially sound solutions
- High proficiency in practice and accounting software (e.g. CCH, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks), including workflow and billing tools
- Excellent communication and client-handling skills with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships
- Operates as a senior leader and role model within the practice
- Demonstrates ownership, sound judgement, and a solutions-focused mindset
- Aligns with the firm’s values and culture, promoting collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Ability to respond and be reactive to shifting priorities at short notice
- Ability to multitask under pressure and to lead others
Core Culture & Benefits
At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
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- 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug)
- Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential
- Death in Service
- Professional membership support
- Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
- Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
- Dress for your Diary Policy
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
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Affinia will use the personal data you provide for recruitment purposes, including assessing suitability, communicating with you, arranging interviews, and completing pre-employment checks. Our lawful bases include contractual necessity, legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in managing recruitment.
For full details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.affinia.co.uk/privacy-policy/
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