Senior Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established professional services firm located just outside Chester, known for its commitment to high-quality work and client satisfaction. This exciting role for a Senior Accountant involves handling complex client accounts, verifying and reconciling financial transactions, and producing accurate reports. The company values its employees' development and offers flexible working arrangements, fostering an inclusive culture. If you are ACA/ACCA qualified or have substantial QBE experience, this is a unique opportunity to further your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior accountant in a similar firm.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and analyze financial information.

Skills

Accounting Procedures

Financial Analysis

Error Identification

Technical Support

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Relevant Certification (CMA or CPA)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

• An established mid tier firm in a great location
• Opportunity to work more complex client accounts.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established professional services firm, based just outside of Chester. With a mid-sized team, they are renowned for their high quality work and commitment to their clients.

Job Description

• Ability to confidently work on Corporate and Technical accounts.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
• Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice to management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Reviewing & coaching of junior work

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

• Proven experience as senior accountant within a similar sized firm.
• ACA/ACCA qualified or substantially QBE
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred

What's on Offer

• An attractive salary of £40,000 - £48,000 DOE
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free parking
• An inclusive culture that encourages continuous professional growth

We encourage all who believe they fit the criteria to apply for this exciting role within the professional services industry. This is a unique opportunity to work within a Cheshire based firm with a company that values its employees and their development.