Current Opportunities

The role:

Our Personal Tax work is continually growing with lots of varied and interesting opportunities, and as a result of this, we are looking to grow and develop our Personal Tax Team with the addition of a Personal Tax Senior. This role will give you the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience in the course of preparing personal tax returns for a wide variety of clients. This is a Full Time role or Part Time role (a minimum of 3 days per week would be considered) based in our Exmouth Office situated in a superb seafront location or in our Exeter Office overlooking the magnificent historic quayside.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of personal tax returns to include landlords, sole traders, partnerships and company directors.
• Preparation of income and expenditure accounts for landlords, sole traders and partnerships.
• Client communication regarding personal tax returns and ad-hoc queries.
• Consideration of any potential tax planning opportunities alongside compliance work.
• Liaison with HMRC on various matters relating to clients’ personal tax affairs.

The Person:

This will be an ideal opportunity for someone currently working at an assistant level to take the next step in their career, taking on more responsibility and more complex work, whilst still having the support to develop their technical knowledge. It will equally be an ideal opportunity for someone with significant Personal Tax experience.

It will provide an ideal middle ground between being given more complex work and responsibility whilst still being supported, and will provide the opportunity to assist with the training and development of junior tax staff.

We are looking for someone with Personal Tax experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. You may be ATT part-qualified or qualified, or preparing to start studying for the ATT qualification.

Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.

What we offer:

Our basics:

• Competitive salary
• A bonus structure
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Paid training and development in our staff
• Flexible working requests always considered, and include a home working policy for part week

We also offer Social, Wellbeing and Life Events benefits.

Salary: This will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Candidates should apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV and covering letter/note highlighting suitability for the role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below this advert or to our Recruitment Co-ordinator at jobs@tjllp.com

Please note: Candidates that have not been contacted within thirty working days of submitting their application should assume their application has not progressed to the next stage.

The role:

We are looking to recruit a talented Full Time Payroll Senior to join our busy and expanding Payroll Services team in our Exmouth Office situated in a superb seafront location. You would be joining a Payroll Services team of five in a role that combines running client payrolls, pension administration and all other aspects of providing payroll services. You will be working within a fast-paced environment where you will need to be able to perform well under pressure and be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills. Our Payroll Services team provides a seamless and efficient service to an expanding client base across Devon and the South West. The Full Time Payroll Senior will play a key part in the day-to-day running of monthly and weekly client payrolls and the overall development of our bureau.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing the work of payroll administrators, answering any of their queries and ensuring that an excellent level of client service is offered.
• Liaising with clients to ensure that you have all the information required to run their payrolls, provide auto enrolment services and associated tasks.
• Dealing with payroll and bank credits.
• Supporting the Head of Payroll Services.
• Coaching and mentoring our more junior team members ensuring that they develop into competent payroll administrators.

The Person:

We are looking for someone with previous payroll administration experience gained from within either an in-house or a bureau environment to join our thriving Payroll Services team. A minimum of 3 years’ payroll administration experience is essential.

You must have strong end to end processing experience.

You will have a track record of successfully coaching and mentoring individuals within a payroll environment.

You will have excellent time management skills and attention to detail.

You will have strong keyboard and IT skills and will be a confident user of Microsoft Excel.

You will have experience of identifying and recommending process improvements.

A working knowledge of Sage Payroll software is essential. Xero payroll experience is desirable.

What we offer at Thompson Jenner:

There are many excellent benefits of working for Thompson Jenner LLP.

Our basics:

• Competitive salary
• A bonus structure
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Paid training and development in our staff
• Flexible working requests always considered, and include a home working policy for part week

We also offer Social, Wellbeing and Life Events benefits.

Salary: This will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Candidates should apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV and covering letter/note highlighting suitability for the role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below this advert or to our Recruitment Co-ordinator at jobs@tjllp.com

Please note: Candidates that have not been contacted within thirty working days of submitting their application should assume their application has not progressed to the next stage.

The role:

We are looking to recruit a Full Time Audit Senior (although a minimum of 30 hours per week would be considered) to join our busy and growing Audit Services team. This role will be based in our Exeter Office overlooking the magnificent historic quayside or our Exmouth Office situated in a superb seafront location.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking the completion of audits for small and medium size entities including charities and academies in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing.
• Accurately completing assignments within agreed timescales.
• Assisting in the mentoring and development of junior staff.

The Person:

You will have a strong background in audit and accounts preparation.

We are ideally looking for someone ACA or ACCA qualified, although someone qualified by experience would be considered.

You will be used to meeting tight deadlines, motivated and have excellent attention to detail.

Personality and excellent communication skills are essential as there will be significant client contact.

What we offer at Thompson Jenner:

There are many excellent benefits of working for Thompson Jenner LLP.

Our basics:

• Competitive salary
• A bonus structure
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Paid training and development in our staff
• Flexible working requests always considered, and include a home working policy for part week

We also offer Social, Wellbeing and Life Events benefits.

Salary: This will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Candidates should apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV and covering letter/note highlighting suitability for the role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below this advert or to our Recruitment Co-ordinator at jobs@tjllp.com

Please note: Candidates that have not been contacted within thirty working days of submitting their application should assume their application has not progressed to the next stage.

Have you got recent Bookkeeping experience in practice or industry? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Would you like to make a difference working at the heart of our successful and forward thinking Accountancy firm?

The role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Full Time Bookkeeper (although a minimum of 30 hours per week would be considered) to join our busy and growing Bookkeeping team based in our Exmouth Office situated in a superb seafront location. Our team provides a seamless and efficient service to an interesting and expanding client base of businesses covering a wide variety of sectors across Devon, the South West and further afield. There is scope to develop in this role over time and full training and support will be offered to the right person to enable them to achieve this. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference working at the heart of our successful accountancy firm.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for your own portfolio of clients.
• Providing your portfolio of clients with a bookkeeping service up to trial balance.
• Assisting clients with meeting VAT deadlines and CIS returns.

You may also be required to prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts for some clients.

The Person:

To be considered for this role you should have recent relevant experience of bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns, ideally having worked in a busy practice environment, working with tight deadlines.

You will have a good working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage, Quick Books etc. You will mainly be using Xero and ideally will be well versed in its functionality, but if not, full training can be provided. Experience of MTD implementation would be desirable.

It is desirable that you will be AAT, IAB or ICB qualified or part qualified, although qualification by experience will be considered. You must have good attention to detail and be able to work independently.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, has a willingness to learn and can pick things up quickly, to join our thriving Bookkeeping team.

You must able to work effectively as part of a team, have a proactive nature with a willingness to work hard and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Personality and good communication skills are essential as there will be significant client contact including client visits where required.

What we offer at Thompson Jenner LLP:

There are many excellent benefits of working for Thompson Jenner LLP.

Our basics:

• Competitive salary
• A bonus structure
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Paid training and development in our staff
• Flexible working requests always considered, and include a home working policy for part week

We also offer Social, Wellbeing and Life Events benefits.

Salary: This will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Candidates should apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV and covering letter/note highlighting suitability for the role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below this advert or to our Recruitment Co-ordinator at jobs@tjllp.com

Please note: Candidates that have not been contacted within thirty working days of submitting their application should assume their application has not progressed to the next stage.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Full Time Corporate Services Manager to join our busy and growing team in our Exeter Office overlooking the magnificent historic quayside. In this role you would be involved in managing and providing advisory services to a portfolio of clients including sole-traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Planning and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Setting budgets for staff, providing assistance and mentoring support to junior members of staff
• Liaising with clients over accounts queries and finalising financial statements
• Preparing and commenting on management accounts
• Meeting with clients both virtually and face-to-face
• Undertaking tax and dividend planning for clients
• Providing ad hoc support and advice to clients
• Dealing with everyday correspondence and e-mails and liaising with clients accordingly
• Reviewing VAT returns either prepared by the client or by the bookkeeping team internally
• Reviewing personal tax returns and advising clients on their tax liabilities
• Reviewing corporation tax returns and advising clients on the company’s tax liabilities
• Managing a diverse client portfolio and ensuring deadlines are met
• Client billing

The Person:

To be considered for the role you must be either fully qualified ACA/ ACCA and have experience gained from working at a Manager level within an accountancy practice.

Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks experience is desirable as are strong computer and spreadsheet skills. Previous experience with Digita and CCH would be desirable but is not essential.

You must be able to create great working relationships with clients and also be able to provide support with the training and development of junior staff.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organisation skills and who is able to manage their workload in a timely manner.

What we offer at Thompson Jenner LLP:

There are many excellent benefits of working for Thompson Jenner LLP.

Our basics:

• Competitive salary
• A bonus structure
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Paid training and development in our staff
• Flexible working requests always considered, and include a home working policy for part week

We also offer Social, Wellbeing and Life Events benefits.

Salary: This will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Candidates should apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV and covering letter/note highlighting suitability for the role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below this advert or to our Recruitment Co-ordinator at jobs@tjllp.com

The Role:

Do you have excellent communication and organisation skills? Are you a hardworking, self-motivated individual who is keen to learn and wants to join a firm that will provide you with formal training and support?

We are looking to recruit a Full Time Trainee Payroll Administrator to join our busy and growing team. This role is based in our Payroll Services Team in our Exmouth Office situated in a superb seafront location. This is an entry level position which offers the right candidate the opportunity to develop their Payroll knowledge and work towards a formal qualification. We offer on the job training and mentoring and Payroll experience of working across a wide range of sectors and clients which helps our trainees develop quickly and proficiently. We pride ourselves on our commitment to trainees and career progression.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Payroll Services Team with the Payroll Process
• Data Entry
• Checking calculations
• Processing a range of weekly and monthly Payrolls
• Inputting and updating records
• General administrative duties

The Person:

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have English and Maths to at GCSE Level 4 or 5 equivalent as well as sound computer literacy including a good knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel.

You will have a keen interest in beginning a career in Payroll and a willingness to study towards a formal qualification. Full training costs will be met.

You may be looking to begin a career in Payroll or someone looking for a career change.

You will have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and strong verbal and written communication skills. Good numeracy skills are essential.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, has a willingness to learn and can pick things up quickly, to join our thriving team.

You will have strong digital filing and organisational skills as well as effective time management and the ability to own and complete tasks.

You must have a passion to support the team and a proactive nature with a willingness to work hard and a ‘can do’ attitude.

What we offer at Thompson Jenner LLP:

There are many excellent benefits of working for Thompson Jenner LLP.

Our basics:

• Competitive salary
• A bonus structure
• Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Paid training and development in our staff
• Flexible working requests always considered, and include a home working policy for part week

We also offer Social, Wellbeing and Life Events benefits.

Salary: This will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply: Candidates should apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV and covering letter/note highlighting suitability for the role by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below this advert or to our Recruitment Co-ordinator at jobs@tjllp.com

Please note: We are only accepting direct applications to Thompson Jenner LLP (not via Recruitment Agencies).

Candidates that have not been contacted within thirty working days of submitting their application should assume their application has not progressed to the next stage.