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Accountant

Reed • Chester, Cheshire, UK
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Accountant

Location: ChesterSalary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification level)Contract: Full-time, permanentReports to: Manager / Senior Manager / Partner

Role Overview

We are looking to recruit an Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice based in Chester. The role will involve managing a portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, and supporting clients with their accounting and compliance requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, or an experienced practice-trained accountant, looking to develop their technical skills and progress within a supportive professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
  • Preparation and submission of corporation tax and personal tax returns
  • Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a point of contact for day-to-day queries
  • Reviewing bookkeeping records and preparing year-end journals
  • Preparing management accounts where required
  • Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries efficiently
  • Supporting junior staff with technical queries and workload management as required
  • Ensuring work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal procedures
  • Meeting deadlines and maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Previous experience working in an accountancy practice
  • AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA / ACCA, or qualified by experience
  • Strong understanding of UK accounting principles
  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Confident communicator with a professional approach to client service

Desirable:

  • Experience preparing accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
  • Exposure to cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
  • Some tax knowledge across corporation and personal tax

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary in the region of £30,000 – £45,000
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Hybrid or flexible working options
  • Support for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD
  • Friendly, collaborative working environment with progression opportunities
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