Accounts Senior Job, Chester

4717692
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Chester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    £32,000 - £40,000 DOE

Accounts Senior Job, Chester based Top 20 Accountancy firm

Your new firm

A Top 20 accountancy firm with offices across the North West and wider UK. Their mission is to deliver locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through close-knit, forward-thinking relationships. The firm operates collaboratively, combining deep expertise to maximise client potential. They are committed to offering future-focused career opportunities while supporting individual specialisms, making this an exciting time to join a growing and innovative organisation.

Your new role

As Accounts Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients. You will manage day-to-day client accounting tasks, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and support junior team members in producing accurate and timely work. You’ll be responsible for preparing accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission to HMRC, maintaining strong client relationships, and contributing to billing recovery through accurate time recording. This is a hands-on role where your organisational skills and technical expertise will be highly valued.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively studying towards qualification. You’ll have experience working with
cloud-based accounting systems, particularly Xero, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A dependable, collaborative work ethic and a customer-focused mindset are essential, along with strong time management and organisational abilities. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while continuing to grow professionally, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What you'll get in return

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Additional leave for seniority milestones
  • Option to buy up to 5 extra days
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support
  • Discounts platform
  • Flexible benefits platform
    with options like medical and cycle to work scheme.

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