Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior

Salary 30- 35k

Location:

Chester

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Chester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified (or qualified by experience) accountant with strong practice experience who is looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm with a strong focus on cloud accounting.

The Role

Working closely with Managers and Partners, you will support a varied portfolio of clients, primarily limited companies operating across a wide range of sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end accounts

* Production of management accounts

* VAT returns and bookkeeping

* Cash flow forecasting and other financial reporting

* Supporting managers with complex accounts work and client-related projects

* Occasional involvement in audit assignments

* Promoting and supporting cloud accounting solutions, particularly Xero

* Assisting clients with digital accounting processes in line with Making Tax Digital

The Candidate

* Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience within practice

* Has substantial experience preparing statutory and management accounts

* Has strong VAT and bookkeeping experience

* Has experience using Xero (essential)

* Has experience with Sage and/or Quick Books