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Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Affinia
Affinia (formally LB Group) is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm that through successful acquisitions and organic growth, has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Affinia (www.affinia.co.uk) was launched in October 2024, which saw the coming together of LB Group and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.
With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Cambridge, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.
We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.
Purpose of the role:
Affinia (LB Group) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to come and join the firm as our Semi-Senior / Junior Cloud Accountant in our Ipswich office. This is an exciting opportunity which offers the chance to make a real impact on the firm and is a newly created role to cope with business demands. The role will see you working alongside our Digital Solutions and Cloud Accounting team to support their requirements as well as supporting the wider business.
Accountabilities:
As a Semi-Senior/Junior Cloud Accountant you will need to:
* Complete bank reconciliations.
* Process purchase and sales invoices on behalf of clients.
* Support with the set-up of client payment runs.
* Liaise with clients on bookkeeping queries.
* Balance sheet control account reconciliation.
Skills / Qualifications:
* Have knowledge of VAT treatment.
* Have experience working on cloud-based systems.
* Studying towards AAT or qualified by experience.
* Strong attention to detail skills.
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.
Core 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:
* Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year
* Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential
* Death in Service
* Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days / day of exam
* Professional membership support
* Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
* Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
* Dress for your Diary Policy
Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.
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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
* Financial Services, Professional Services, and Accounting
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