Senior Accountant

Jobs4; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Jobs4 in Chester is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-established professional services firm, offering hybrid working and a varied portfolio. You will work with business owners, managers and directors while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

As a Senior Accountant, you will handle year-end accounts, taxation and client advisory services, building long-term client relationships and delivering practical financial guidance.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified and experience in an accountancy practice
• Experience managing or working across a portfolio of varied clients
• Strong understanding of accounts preparation and taxation

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients
• Manage relationships with owner-managed businesses and provide financial guidance
• Prepare corporation tax and personal tax computations
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and wider business advice
• Work with managers and directors on complex client requirements
• Support clients in improving accounting processes and systems
• Coordinate work across the practice to meet deadlines
• Coach and develop junior colleagues
• Become a trusted point of contact for clients

Skills

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Organisation

Technology in accounting

CCH experience

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH

Job description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

£40,000-£46,000
Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical delivery with genuine client contact, advisory work and progression? This is an opportunity to join a well-established professional services firm where you'll work closely with business owners, managers and directors while continuing to develop your career.
Based in Chester, this Senior Accountant position offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio within a growing accountancy business.

The Role

You'll play an important role within the accounts team, working across year-end accounts, taxation and client advisory services. The position would suit someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate rather than simply producing the numbers, and who wants to build strong, long-term client relationships.
As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients
• Managing relationships with owner-managed businesses and providing practical financial guidance
• Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations
• Identifying opportunities for tax planning and wider business advice
• Working alongside managers and directors on more complex client requirements
• Supporting clients with improving their accounting processes and systems
• Coordinating work across different areas of the practice to ensure deadlines are met
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the accounts team
• Developing a strong understanding of your clients and becoming a trusted point of contact

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified and have previous experience within an accountancy practice.
You'll also bring:

• Experience managing or working across a portfolio of varied clients
• A strong understanding of accounts preparation and taxation
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• An interest in technology and modern accounting systems
• Experience with CCH would be advantageous, although not essential
• A willingness to support and develop more junior colleagues

What's On Offer

• £40,000-£46,000 salary, depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working
• Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday
• Dedicated learning and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Regular social and community activities
• Genuine opportunities to develop your career within a progressive accountancy environment

The role is based in Chester and offers the flexibility to work collaboratively from the office alongside hybrid working arrangements.
If you're an experienced accountant ready for a role offering greater client exposure, responsibility and long-term progression, this could be an excellent next step.