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Senior Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH36DD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our established firm near Chester, known for high-quality work and a growing client portfolio.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a senior accountant in a similar-sized firm, with ACA/ACCA qualifications or substantial QBE.
  • Key responsibilities include managing corporate accounts, producing accurate reports, analyzing financial information, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes.
  • The position offers an attractive salary ranging from £40,000 to £48,000 depending on experience, along with flexible working arrangements and free parking.
  • This role presents a unique opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive company culture.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our team, we are an established and settled firm with a growing portfolio of clients.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established professional services firm, based just outside of Chester. With a mid-sized team, they are renowned for their high quality work and commitment to their clients.

Description

  • Ability to confidently work on Corporate and Technical accounts.
  • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
  • Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
  • Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
  • Provide technical support and advice to management
  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
  • Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Reviewing & coaching of junior work

Profile

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

  • Proven experience as senior accountant within a similar sized firm.
  • ACA/ACCA qualified or substantially QBE
  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Awareness of business trends
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred

Job Offer

  • An attractive salary of £40,000 - £48,000 DOE
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Free parking
  • An inclusive culture that encourages continuous professional growth

We encourage all who believe they fit the criteria to apply for this exciting role within the professional services industry. This is a unique opportunity to work within a Cheshire based firm with a company that values its employees and their development.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.