Accounts Senior

NMS Recruit Limited; Stretton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Limited is seeking an organised Accounts Senior for a role in Tarporley, Cheshire. You will prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, maintain working papers, and manage bookkeeping and VAT returns with accuracy.

You will mentor junior staff, support client queries, and help manage deadlines in a supportive team environment. Flexible working options are available based on experience and workload.

Qualifications

• Must have AAT qualification at minimum; ACA/ACCA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience preparing accounts for small/medium businesses.
• Knowledge of VAT, basic corporation tax and accounting standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Maintaining accurate working papers and client records.
• Processing bookkeeping and completing bank, VAT and control account reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting clients with accounting queries and digital record keeping.
• Mentoring junior team members and helping manage workflow and deadlines.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Organised workload management

Education

AAT qualification

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

My client is looking for an organised and conscientious Accounts Senior to join their fabulous team in Tarporley, Cheshire.

The Role

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Maintaining accurate working papers and client records.
• Processing bookkeeping and completing bank, VAT and control account reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting clients with accounting queries and digital record keeping.
• Mentoring junior team members and helping manage workflow and deadlines.

About You

• AAT qualified as a minimum, ideally ACA/ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for small and medium-sized businesses.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
• Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards, VAT and basic corporation tax compliance would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• A varied role with opportunities to develop your technical skills.
• Support from experienced colleagues and client managers.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• Salary will be dependent on skills and experience