Senior Accountant

DJH; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer day

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored learning and development

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in Chester is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified and possess practice experience, ready to engage with clients and streamline accounting processes. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, calculating tax liabilities, and mentoring trainees in a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development and flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Be ACA / ACCA qualified, with practice experience.
• Have worked on a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment.
• Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients, offering tailored advice and streamline accounting processes.
• Cultivate long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Prepare year-end financial statements.
• Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offer tax planning ideas.
• Lead, coach and develop the accounts trainees.
• Provide exceptional client experience and insights.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Practice experience

Tech-savvy

Knowledge of CCH

Excellent communication

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Practice experience

Tools

CCH

Job description

Senior Accountant

Department: Accounts

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester City

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let\'s talk about the role

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced accounts team, working with managers and directors to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding.

It’s a great opportunity for an ambitious person to challenge themselves, develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll:

• Partner with our clients, offering tailored advice and streamline accounting processes.
• Cultivate long-lasting relationships with our clients.
• Prepare year-end financial statements.
• Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offer tax planning ideas.
• Work alongside managers and other departments to support the overall delivery of services.
• Wow clients daily, getting to know their business to deliver great experience.
• Lead, coach and develop the accounts trainees.

Let\'s talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll:

• Be ACA / ACCA qualified, with practice experience.
• Have worked on a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Be tech-savvy, with a knowledge of CCH desirable.
• Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment.
• Love getting to know people and be a fantastic communicator.

Let\'s talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with an extra day off for your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here.

If this role with us as an Senior Accountant sounds good, then what’s stopping you? Apply today!