Accountant

Hirecracker; Chester; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Flexible hours for work-life balance

Job summary

A global tech business based in Chester is seeking a part-time Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves handling financial transactions, month-end processes, and VAT returns, offering flexible hours suitable for work-life balance. Candidates should ideally have at least 3 years of experience and be AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards it. A knowledge of Xero is desirable.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong Excel and IT skills required.
• Confident communicator with good problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily financial transactions.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Preparing financial reports and variance analysis.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Reconciliations

VAT returns

Credit control

Financial reporting

Excel

Xero

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Base pay range

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Salary: Up to £35,000 basic pro rata, DOE, plus an attractive benefits package

Location: Chester City Centre (onsite)

Employment: Part Time (25–30 hours per week)

We’re partnered with a rapidly growing global tech business that values collaboration, modern ways of working, and a supportive team culture. They’re looking for a detail-focused, proactive Accountant to join their friendly, close-knit finance team. This part-time role offers variety and responsibility, ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on across a broad range of finance functions in a fast-paced, modern environment.

The Role

As a proactive, detail-oriented Accountant, you’ll be a vital part of a small, friendly finance team, managing key accounting tasks such as reconciliations, month-end processes, VAT returns, and credit control. This part-time role offers variety and responsibility, with flexible hours perfect for those returning from maternity leave, looking for work-life balance, or preferring part-time hours to fit around commitments like school pick-ups. You’ll work with modern cloud-based finance systems in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Managing daily financial transactions: accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journals, and inter-company entries
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing financial reports, variance analysis, and management information packs
• Maintaining and improving financial systems and processes
• Handling weekly cash flow forecasting and daily drawdowns
• Preparing VAT returns, intermediary reporting, and PSA calculations
• Calculating monthly commissions
• Managing credit control and responding to contractor, customer, and supplier queries
• Onboarding new contractors onto finance systems
• Liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Flexible part-time hours—ideal for those returning from maternity leave or anyone seeking work-life balance
• Supportive environment with flexibility around school pick-ups and personal commitments
• Join a close-knit finance team where your contribution really matters
• Work with modern cloud-based systems like Xero
• Opportunities for career development in a fast-growing global tech business
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounting role
• AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards (part-qualified desirable)
• Experience with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software (desirable)
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and adapt to a fast-growing business environment
• Proactive and analytical mindset

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 01244 739 301 or 07736 920 086. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills: Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, AAT, Xero, Excel, Reconciliations, VAT Returns, Credit Control, Financial Reporting, Hirecracker

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Information Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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