Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant

Location:

Chester Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification level)

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Reports 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, Quick Books 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