ACA / ACCA Qualified Senior Accountant

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Salary-sacrifice car

Private medical schemes

Birthday day off

Job summary

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd. invites applications for a Senior Accountant position in Ellesmere Port. The role offers hybrid working and client-facing responsibilities with opportunities for advancement within a fast-paced accountancy group.

You will prepare year-end statements, advise on tax planning, and coach trainees while collaborating with managers and directors to deliver high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Prepare year-end financial statements for owner-managed clients.
• Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities; offer tax planning ideas.
• Advise on streamlining accounting processes and build long-term client relationships.
• Work with managers/directors and other departments to support service delivery.
• Lead, coach and develop accounts trainees.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearly qualified.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end financial statements for a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Calculating corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offering tax planning ideas.
• Advising clients on streamlining their accounting processes, getting to know their business and building long-term relationships.
• Working with managers, directors and other departments to support overall service delivery.
• Leading, coaching and developing the accounts trainees.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearly qualified.
• Proven experience in a similar accounts role.

Skills

Client-facing

Coaching trainees

Tax planning

Year-end accounts

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Financial statements

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or near qualification

Tools

CCH software

Job description

Reference 100143

Salary £Negotiable DOE

Job Location United Kingdom -England -North West England -Cheshire -Ellesmere Port

Job Type Permanent

Posted 05 November 2026

Senior Accountant - Ellesmere Port / Hybrid

If you're an ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant ready for more client responsibility, a fast-paced accountancy and business advisory group is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to its Ellesmere Port office.

You will work alongside experienced managers and directors, preparing year-end accounts, advising owner-managed clients and coaching trainees. The role suits an ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who wants a client-facing position with genuine development and flexible hybrid working.

Senior Accountant - About the Firm

The firm is part of a growing national accountancy group, combining the established client relationships and personal approach of a regional practice with the resources and development opportunities of a larger organisation.

The Ellesmere Port office offers a friendly, collaborative working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, teamwork and delivering a high-quality service to clients.

Senior Accountant - Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end financial statements for a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Calculating corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offering tax planning ideas.
• Advising clients on streamlining their accounting processes, getting to know their business and building long-term relationships.
• Working with managers, directors and other departments to support overall service delivery.
• Leading, coaching and developing the accounts trainees.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearly qualified.
• Proven experience in a similar accounts role.
• Experience across a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Tech-savvy, with knowledge of CCH desirable.
• A confident communicator who enjoys building client relationships and works well in a collaborative team.
• Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information.
• Location: Ellesmere Port, with flexible hybrid working.
• Holiday: generous allowance, an extra day off for your birthday and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Company pension, plus salary-sacrifice car and private medical schemes.
• Tailored learning and development, with room to progress in a fast-paced firm.
• Digital health and wellbeing app, and a wellbeing, social and community calendar.