Accountant

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 ..... full job details .....