Accountant

Reed; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Reed is recruiting an Accountant to join a growing practice in Chester. You will manage a varied client portfolio, prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, and help clients with accounting and compliance needs.

This role suits part-qualified or newly qualified accountants seeking to develop technical skills in a supportive environment. You will work on statutory accounts across entities, review bookkeeping, and assist with year-end journals.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• AAT qualification or equivalent; ACA/ACCA part-qualification considered.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare and submit corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as day-to-day contact for queries.
• Review bookkeeping and prepare year-end journals.
• Prepare management accounts when required.
• Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
• Support junior staff with guidance and workload management.
• Ensure work complies with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Meet deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Accountant

Location: Chester
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification level)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Manager / Senior Manager / Partner

Role Overview

We are looking to recruit an Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice based in Chester. The role will involve managing a portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, and supporting clients with their accounting and compliance requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, or an experienced practice-trained accountant, looking to develop their technical skills and progress within a supportive professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparation and submission of corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a point of contact for day-to-day queries
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and preparing year-end journals
• Preparing management accounts where required
• Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries efficiently
• Supporting junior staff with technical queries and workload management as required
• Ensuring work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal procedures
• Meeting deadlines and maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA / ACCA, or qualified by experience
• Strong understanding of UK accounting principles
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to client service

Desirable:

• Experience preparing accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Exposure to cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Some tax knowledge across corporation and personal tax

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary in the region of £30,000 - £45,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid or flexible working options
• Support for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD
• Friendly, collaborative working environment with progression opportunities