Accountant - ACCA Qualified

Lord Search & Selection; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Chester seeks an ACCA-qualified accountant for a management role. You will support a finance team in maintaining accurate financial reporting and facilitating process improvements. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and clear progression into leadership. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills and ambition to develop in people management.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Supportive finance team

Strong senior leadership

Qualifications

• Must be ACCA-qualified with strong technical accounting skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities are essential.
• Desire to progress into management and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead on month-end and year-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal controls.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and insights for decision-making.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

ACCA qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress into a management role in Chester, with a salary circa £50,000 - £60,000 DOE.

Are you an ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Chester, offering genuine progression into a managerial position.

Working as part of a strong finance team, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting continuous improvement across the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on month-end and year-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal controls.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Mentor and support team members, developing your leadership skills.

About You:

• Fully ACCA-qualified
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ambitious and eager to develop into a people management role.

What's On Offer:

• Salary circa £50,000 - £60,000 DOE.
• Clear career progression into management within a short time frame.
• Supportive, collaborative finance team with strong senior leadership.

If you're ready to progress your career and take on more responsibility within a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.