ACCOUNTS SENIOR
CHESTER (HYBRID)
UP TO £55,000
THE OPPORTUNITY A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Accounts Senior 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 ACCOUNTS SENIOR 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 backgrounds
Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues
Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required
Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues
Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards
Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignments
THE PERSON
Be ACA or ACCA qualified
Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice
Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients
Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns
Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders
Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients
Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines
Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility
Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience
Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial
TO APPLY This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accounts Senior to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000.00 per annum + HYBRID
Posted: 2026-09-07 16:40:51
Senior Practice AccountantLeeds / Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home£38,000 to £42,000 depending on experience + commission25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown + birthday offWe are looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join our growing accountancy practice in Leeds.If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of your own client portfolio, build genuine relationships with business owners and do more than simply process accounts and tick boxes, this could be a great next step.We’re a small, friendly and ambitious team working with a wide range of SMEs.
We want our clients to understand their numbers, make better decisions and ultimately build stronger businesses.You’ll have plenty of autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to get involved across accounts, tax, management accounts and advisory work.We also believe in giving people flexibility in how they work.
Our usual hybrid pattern is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in our Leeds office, with Wednesday and Friday working from home.
However, we understand that life doesn’t always fit neatly around a set schedule, so we’re happy to be flexible with office days where needed.Role OverviewYou will manage your own portfolio of clients and work closely with them throughout the year, rather than only speaking to them when their accounts are due.Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, sole traders and partnershipsPreparing and submitting corporation tax and partnership tax returnsReviewing accounts, tax returns and bookkeepingPreparing and submitting VAT returnsProducing bookkeeping and management accountsManaging your own portfolio and ensuring deadlines are metCommunicating directly with clients and responding to day-to-day queriesHelping clients understand their accounts, tax position and business performanceIdentifying ways to improve processes and the overall client experienceSupporting and working collaboratively with the wider team
Depending on your experience, there will also be opportunities to prepare personal tax returns and become increasingly involved in advisory work.The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone with solid experience gained within an accountancy practice who is comfortable taking responsibility for their own work and dealing directly with clients.Ideally, you will have:
Previous experience as an Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant or similar within an accountancy practiceStrong experience preparing year-end accounts for SMEsExperience preparing corporation tax returnsExperience with VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accountsConfidence managing your own workload and client deadlinesStrong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with clientsA commercial mindset and an interest in understanding the businesses you work withA positive, approachable attitude and willingness to get involved
A genuine desire to deliver a great service and make a difference to clients
You may be ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
We’re more interested in finding someone with the right practice experience, technical knowledge and approach.Personal tax experience would be an advantage but isn’t essential.Why Join Us?Because we’re a smaller practice, you won’t be one person in a large accounts department.You’ll work closely with the owners and experienced colleagues, have direct access to clients and gain exposure to different areas of the practice.You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and have genuine input into how we develop and improve our services.We’re ambitious about doing accountancy differently and building long-term relationships with our clients.
We want someone who shares that mindset and wants the opportunity to develop alongside the business.We also want our team to have a good balance between work and life outside of work.
While our usual office days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, we’re not unnecessarily rigid about this.
If you need some flexibility from time to time, we’ll do our best to accommodate it, provided client needs and the work are covered.What We Offer
Salary of £38,000 to £42,000 depending on experienceCommission opportunityHybrid working – typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from homeUsual office days of Monday, Tuesday and ThursdayFlexibility to adjust office days where needed25 days annual leaveChristmas period off without using your annual leaveYour birthday off as an additional day’s holidayEmployee referral schemeEmployee benefits package including cost-of-living support and mental health and wellbeing benefitsRegular team socialsCasual dressExposure to a varied SME client portfolioOpportunity to develop into more advisory and higher-level client workA supportive, friendly team where your ideas will be heard
The Practical BitsLocation: Leeds / HybridHybrid working: Typically Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the office, with Wednesday and Friday working from home.
There is flexibility to adjust this where needed.Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 depending on experience + commissionHours: Full-time, with flexibility for the right personHoliday: 25 days + Christmas shutdown + your birthday offIf you’re an experienced Accounts Senior looking for more autonomy, stronger client relationships, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to develop beyond traditional compliance work, we’d love to hear from you. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Madison Offices, Richardshaw Rd, Leeds LS28 6LE, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Start: Negotiable
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38k - 42k per year + Commission
Posted: 2026-09-04 10:30:00
A well established wealth and asset management group is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of the numbers across the group.
The business has grown quickly, both organically and by acquisition, and now runs a portfolio of trading entities across the UK and offshore.
This role sits at the centre of that, reporting to the Group Finance Manager and deputising for them, and it is a genuine step up for someone who wants more scale and more responsibility than their current seat offers.
There is a clear route forward as the group continues to build out its finance function.
What you will be doing
Own the monthly consolidated reporting pack and make sure every subsidiary reports in line with group accounting policyPrepare, analyse and review the group consolidation under UK GAAP, including intercompany, elimination entries and foreign currency translationReview and challenge the balance sheet reconciliations and submissions prepared by the wider finance teamOwn the consolidated statutory accounts and the subsidiary accounts, and ensure full compliance with FRS 102Lead year end planning and act as the main point of contact for the external auditors across the groupLead the financial accounting side of acquisition integrations, including fair value adjustments, goodwill and the consolidation of acquired balancesOwn quarterly group VAT reporting and support other statutory and regulatory returnsLine manage and develop junior members of the finance team, reviewing their work and building the technical knowledge in the team
What we are looking for
Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with post qualification experience.
Finalists with strong group reporting exposure will also be consideredProven experience preparing and reviewing consolidated and statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102Experience managing an external audit process from planning through to sign offConfident reviewing the work of others, with experience mentoring or line managing junior colleaguesStrong Excel, and exposure to a modern cloud finance system such as NetSuite would be an advantageComfortable working across multiple entities and communicating with senior stakeholders inside and outside the business
The role is London based with hybrid working, paying up to £65,000 plus a benefits package including private medical cover, income protection, a six percent employer pension contribution, twenty five days holiday and support with further study. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Salary / Rate: £55k - 65k per year
Posted: 2026-09-04 10:16:01
