Senior Accountant

ACCA Careers; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension & wellbeing

Team social events

Volunteering days

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to deliver statutory accounts, financial statements, and tax planning services for clients in the professional services sector. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and delivering high-quality client service.

You will manage client accounts, mentor junior colleagues, and drive continuous improvement across processes while collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with broad UK accounting & tax expertise.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits.
• Confidence in corporate tax, VAT, personal tax, and self‑assessment.
• Strong team leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent IT skills - proficient in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• High standards of accuracy with strong prioritisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Manage and oversee client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide expert advice on tax planning and financial strategies.
• Support junior team members through mentoring and training.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and tax filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering professional guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team within the professional services industry. This role is based in Chester and involves delivering high-quality accounting and financial services to clients.

Client Details

The company is a respected name within the professional services industry, operating as a small sized organisation. It provides exceptional accounting and finance solutions, focusing on supporting its clients with expert advice and tailored services.

Description

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements for clients.


• Manage and oversee client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.


• Provide expert advice on tax planning and financial strategies.


• Support junior team members through mentoring and training.


• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and tax filings.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering professional guidance.


• Analyse financial data to identify areas for improvement and growth.


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

A Successful Senior Accountant Should Have

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with broad UK accounting & tax expertise


• Experience preparing/statutory accounts and supporting audits


• Confidence in corporate tax, VAT, personal tax, and self‑assessment


• Strong team leadership and coaching capabilities


• Excellent IT skills - proficient in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel


• High standards of accuracy with strong prioritisation and communication skills

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £40,000 and £43,000 per annum.


• Permanent position within a reputable company in Chester.


• Supportive and collaborative company culture.


• Comprehensive healthcare, pension & wellbeing support.


• Continuous professional development - training, certifications, mentoring.


• Team social events, volunteering days, and recognition initiatives.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Senior Accountant in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!