Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CHESTER (HYBRID) UP TO £55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Senior Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop. The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years'' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues. THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts Preparing and reviewing VAT returns Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning Providing clear commentary on financial performance Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance ..... full job details .....