Senior Accountant - CPD, Healthcare & Pension, Chester

ACCA Careers; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Pension & wellbeing support

PD, certifications & mentoring

Team events & volunteering

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our professional services client team. You will prepare and review statutory accounts, manage client portfolios, and provide tax planning guidance while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires UK accounting qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), strong leadership, and proficiency with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Excel. You will help deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain client relationships and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CA/CIMA/ACA with broad UK accounting & tax expertise.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits.
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, personal tax and self‑assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Manage and oversee client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide expert advice on tax planning and financial strategies.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and tax filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and guidance.
• Analyse financial data to identify improvements and growth.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Statutory accounts & audits

UK tax knowledge (corporate, VAT, self

Leadership & coaching

Xero/Sage/QuickBooks/Excel

Accuracy, prioritisation & comms

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

ACCA Careers in Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our professional services client team. You will prepare and review statutory accounts, manage client portfolios, and provide tax planning guidance while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires UK accounting qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), strong leadership, and proficiency with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Excel. You will help deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain client relationships and drive continuous