Senior Accountant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Senior Accountant in Chester (hybrid) to manage a portfolio of SME and start-up clients. The role involves preparing statutory accounts, CT returns, and management accounts, while advising clients on financial planning and cash flow.

The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years in accountancy practice and strong client-facing skills to support junior staff and liaise with HMRC as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA
• Minimum 3 years in accountancy practice
• Experience managing SME/start-up client portfolios
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax
• Ability to produce management accounts and VAT returns

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME/start-up clients
• Serve as main day-to-day client contact
• Prepare statutory accounts for various entities
• Manage assignments from records to completion
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns
• Produce monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Review VAT returns and bookkeeping
• Coach junior colleagues and monitor deadlines

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

3+ years practice experience

SME/start-up client handling

Statutory accounts & CT returns

Client relationship skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

CHESTER (HYBRID)

UP TO 55,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Senior Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop. The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues.

THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE

• Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients
• Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion
• Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns
• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries
• Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning
• Providing clear commentary on financial performance
• Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds
• Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues
• Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
• Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues
• Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards
• Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignments

THE PERSON

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients
• Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns
• Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients
• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines
• Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility
• Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience
• Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Senior Accountant to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice.

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