Senior Accountant – Client Advisory & Growth (Hybrid)

Insite Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday day off

Learning & development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chester to join the accounts team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio. You will work on year-end accounts, taxation, and advisory services while building strong client relationships.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a supportive team environment, and clear progression within the growing accountancy practice. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA and practice experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or working across a portfolio of varied clients
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Client contact

Advisory work

Accounts preparation

Taxation

Ownership-managed businesses

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Experience in accountancy practice

Tools

CCH

Job description

Insite Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chester to join the accounts team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio. You will work on year-end accounts, taxation, and advisory services while building strong client relationships.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a supportive team environment, and clear progression within the growing accountancy practice. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA and practice experience.