Accountant – ACCA qualified

Lord Accounting & Finance; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Chester is seeking an ACCA-qualified accountant ready to take the next step in their career into management. Join a collaborative finance team and lead month-end and year-end reporting while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement, are essential for this role. Clear career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• Fully ACCA-qualified accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

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 support team members.

Skills

ACCA qualification

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

ACCA-qualified

Job description

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:

• 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. Please send over a copy of your CV quoting job reference 10150.