Practice accountant jobs in DeesideCreate job alerts

Your new company \n Join a globally recognised business with a strong international presence and a collaborative finance and tax function. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the company offers exposure to complex VAT compliance matters and the opportunity to work within a high-performing European tax team. \n Your new role \n As a VAT Compliance Specialist, you will take ownership of VAT reporting obligations across a portfolio of European and international entities. Responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing VAT returns, reconciliations, Intrastat and other indirect tax filings, supporting VAT audits, advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters, and assisting with process improvement and tax technology initiatives. You will also monitor legislative changes and help ensure ongoing compliance across multiple territories. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • At least 2 years' VAT compliance experience gained within industry, practice, or a multinational environment.Strong understanding of indirect tax compliance processes.\n, • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile financial data.\n, • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across different countries and functions.\n, • A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Exposure to international VAT compliance across a diverse portfolio of jurisdictions.The opportunity to develop specialist indirect tax expertise within a global business.\n, • A collaborative and supportive team environment with strong opportunities for professional development.\n, • Involvement in tax technology, automation, and continuous improvement projects.\n, • The chance to work closely with experienced tax professionals in a European shared services environment.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this VAT Accountant role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Accountant \n £40,000-£46,000 \n Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical delivery with genuine client contact, advisory work and progression? This is an opportunity to join a well-established professional services firm where you'll work closely with business owners, managers and directors while continuing to develop your career. \n Based in Chester, this Senior Accountant position offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio within a growing accountancy business. \n The Role \n You'll play an important role within the accounts team, working across year-end accounts, taxation and client advisory services. The position would suit someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate rather than simply producing the numbers, and who wants to build strong, long-term client relationships. \n As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients\n, • Managing relationships with owner-managed businesses and providing practical financial guidance\n, • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations\n, • Identifying opportunities for tax planning and wider business advice\n, • Working alongside managers and directors on more complex client requirements\n, • Supporting clients with improving their accounting processes and systems\n, • Coordinating work across different areas of the practice to ensure deadlines are met\n, • Coaching and supporting junior members of the accounts team\n, • Developing a strong understanding of your clients and becoming a trusted point of contact\n\n What We're Looking For \n You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified and have previous experience within an accountancy practice. \n You'll also bring: \n\n • Experience managing or working across a portfolio of varied clients\n, • A strong understanding of accounts preparation and taxation\n, • Experience working with owner-managed businesses\n, • Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients\n, • A commercial and solutions-focused approach\n, • Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines\n, • An interest in technology and modern accounting systems\n, • Experience with CCH would be advantageous, although not essential\n, • A willingness to support and develop more junior colleagues\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • £40,000-£46,000 salary, depending on experience\n, • Flexible hybrid working\n, • Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday\n, • Dedicated learning and development opportunities\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Wellbeing and mental health support\n, • Health and wellbeing initiatives\n, • Paid volunteering opportunities\n, • Regular social and community activities\n, • Genuine opportunities to develop your career within a progressive accountancy environment\n\n The role is based in Chester and offers the flexibility to work collaboratively from the office alongside hybrid working arrangements. \n If you're an experienced accountant ready for a role offering greater client exposure, responsibility and long-term progression, this could be an excellent next step.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT \n CHESTER (HYBRID) \n UP TO £55,000 \n THE OPPORTUNITY \n 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. \n THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE \n\n • Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients\n, • Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients\n, • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders\n, • Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion\n, • Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns\n, • Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations\n, • Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries\n, • Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning\n, • Providing clear commentary on financial performance\n, • Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds\n, • Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues\n, • Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required\n, • Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team\n, • Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues\n, • Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently\n, • Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards\n, • Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignments\n\n THE PERSON \n\n • Be ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice\n, • Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients\n, • Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns\n, • Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns\n, • Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders\n, • Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients\n, • Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy\n, • Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines\n, • Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility\n, • Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience\n, • Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage\n, • Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial\n\n TO APPLY \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Senior Accountant to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice. \n By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

ACCOUNTS SENIOR \n CHESTER (HYBRID) \n UP TO £55,000 \n THE OPPORTUNITY \n A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Accounts Senior on a permanent, full-time basis. \n 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. \n 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. \n THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE \n\n • Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients\n, • Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients\n, • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders\n, • Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion\n, • Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns\n, • Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations\n, • Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries\n, • Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning\n, • Providing clear commentary on financial performance\n, • Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds\n, • Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues\n, • Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required\n, • Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team\n, • Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues\n, • Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently\n, • Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards\n, • Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignments\n\n THE PERSON \n\n • Be ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice\n, • Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients\n, • Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns\n, • Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns\n, • Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders\n, • Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients\n, • Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy\n, • Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines\n, • Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility\n, • Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience\n, • Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage\n, • Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial\n\n TO APPLY \n 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. \n By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Ideas | People | Trust \n \n We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. \n \n Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. \n \n We’ll broaden your horizons \n \n Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. \n \n We’ll help you succeed \n \n Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. \n \n You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. \n \n You’ll join our Strategic Resourcing Solutions (SRS) team, part of Business Services and Outsourcing (BSO). Working closely with our clients, you’ll support the timely delivery of accounting and consultancy services. You’ll work independently and take ownership of specific client projects, operating as a trusted extension of their finance team. Alongside strong accounting capabilities, you’ll bring broad commercial awareness, enabling you to analyse client data, make informed recommendations and discuss key issues confidently with clients, including their current trading position, future outlook and legislative changes. \n \n You'll be someone with: \n \n\n • Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience\n, • Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting\n, • Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS\n, • Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications\n\n \n You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. \n \n At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. \n \n We’re in it together \n \n Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. \n \n We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. \n \n We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. \n \n We’re looking forward to the future \n \n At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. \n \n Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. \n \n We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Senior Accountant \n £45,000 - £50,000 \n Permanent, Full-time \n Chester \n \n Hybrid \n \n Senior Accountant required to join an established accountancy organisation on an permanent, full time basis. My client is looking for an experienced Client Manager to take ownership of and manage a portfolio of owner managed businesses in a client facing role. \n As the Senior Accountant you will be providing high quality accounting and tax services, offering advice to clients and ensuring that their accountancy needs are met, alongside other duties below: \n Key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant; \n\n • Ownership and management of a portfolio of clients, predominantly owner managed companies\n, • Client facing role - being the main point of contact for these clients\n, • Accounts for clients - planning, reviewing and meeting and finalisation\n, • Advising and giving guidance to clients on their accounts and other related matters\n, • Remuneration planning\n, • Overview of VAT returns / management accounts\n, • Being the main contact for your clients in regards corporation tax and personal tax services and review of these returns\n, • Assisting in the training / support of trainees\n, • Supporting the directors with more technical tasks\n\n Required skills and experience of the Senior Accountant \n\n • Significant accounts experience gained within an accountancy practice is essential\n, • Ideally qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA, although a finalist or exceptional qualified by experience accountant would be considered\n, • Excellent IT skills with experience of accounting software\n, • Good written and verbal communication skills\n, • Be a proactive self-starter and also an effective team player with a strong customer focus, to effectively look after clients' needs\n, • A strong commercial approach\n, • Experienced in income and business taxation\n, • Ability to efficiently manage a portfolio of work in progress\n, • Confident, positive professional with a can-do attitude and attention to detail\n\n This is fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with unrivalled opportunities including; \n\n • Great career progression opportunities\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Great work-life balance\n\n \n If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Client Manager role, please apply now, or contact Lindsay Richey at Sellick Partnership. \n We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. \n \n \n \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Accounts & Audit Manager, Chester, £45,000 – £50,000 + Hybrid Working \n If you’ve built your experience across both accounts and audit but would now prefer a role with far less emphasis on audit, this could be your ideal move. \n This is predominantly an accounts and general practice management role, with only a small amount of audit work remaining in the mix. You’ll move away from being responsible for producing everything yourself and take more ownership of reviewing accounts, supporting and developing staff, and overseeing the quality of work across the team. \n It could particularly suit someone from a general practice background who has worked across accounts and audit, or an audit-focused accountant who enjoys the broader side of practice and wants to move into a role where audit is a minor rather than defining part of their workload. \n Accounts & Audit Manager – This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who: \n\n • Has a broad general practice background spanning accounts and audit and is ready to step into greater management responsibility.\n, • Currently works heavily in audit but would like to shift towards an accounts-focused role with minimal audit involvement.\n, • Is ready to spend less time producing accounts and more time reviewing work, developing staff and overseeing jobs through to completion.\n, • Enjoys the variety and client exposure of working within an independent accountancy practice.\n, • Wants genuine hybrid flexibility while remaining technically involved.\n\n Accounts & Audit Manager – About the Firm \n This is a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants based in Chester, with a close-knit team. \n The firm has built a strong local reputation for straightforward, high-quality advisory and compliance work across a varied client base and continues to grow. \n You’ll become an important part of a small team where your experience will have a visible impact on both the quality of work and the development of more junior staff. \n Hybrid working and flexible full-time hours are available. \n Accounts & Audit Manager – Responsibilities \n Accounts Review & General Practice \n\n • Review year-end accounts and associated work prepared by the wider team.\n, • Oversee jobs through to completion and ensure work is delivered accurately and efficiently.\n, • Provide technical support on more complex accounts and general practice matters.\n, • Remain hands-on where required while increasingly focusing on review and oversight.\n\n Team Leadership & Development \n\n • Oversee and support junior and senior members of the team day-to-day.\n, • Review work and provide constructive feedback.\n, • Play an active role in staff training, coaching and development.\n\n Limited Audit Work \n\n • Review audit files for technical accuracy and compliance.\n, • Carry out a small number of audits directly where required.\n, • Maintain your audit knowledge without audit dominating your workload.\n\n Accounts & Audit Manager – Requirements \n\n • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with post-qualification experience.\n, • A strong general practice background with solid accounts preparation experience.\n, • Previous audit experience\n, • Experience reviewing accounts work and supporting, mentoring or training junior staff.\n, • Strong technical grounding across a varied owner-managed business/general practice client base.\n, • Comfortable working within a smaller, close-knit independent practice.\n, • Based within a commutable distance of Chester.\n\n Accounts & Audit Manager – Benefits \n\n • Salary: £45,000 – £55,000, with potential flexibility depending on experience.\n, • Hybrid working: Genuine flexibility to split your time between home and the office.\n, • Flexible hours: Flexible full-time working arrangements.\n, • Variety: A predominantly accounts/general practice role where your audit experience remains useful without defining your workload.\n\n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

\n Tax Manager \n Hybrid Working | 35 Hours per Week | £41.21 per Hour \n We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tax Manager to join a leading international organisation on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to take ownership of direct tax compliance and reporting activities across a portfolio of European markets while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking tax function. \n The Role \n As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing direct tax reporting and compliance requirements across multiple European jurisdictions. Acting as a key tax subject matter expert, you will provide guidance to internal stakeholders whilst liaising with external advisers and global tax teams to ensure compliance and best practice. \n You will also play an important role in driving process improvements, supporting standardisation initiatives, and leveraging tax technology to enhance efficiency and minimise risk. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Preparation and submission of US tax reporting, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, tax contingencies, and forecasting.\n, • Managing annual transfer pricing documentation, including financial analysis and coordination with commercial teams and external advisers.\n, • Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns in partnership with external advisers.\n, • Calculation and submission of corporate income tax payments.\n, • Liaison with tax authorities and external auditors as required.\n, • Preparation of annual tax disclosures for statutory financial statements.\n, • Monitoring changes in tax legislation and communicating impacts to relevant stakeholders.\n, • Providing tax advice and support on business projects and compliance matters.\n, • Supporting outsourcing strategies and management of third-party tax service providers.\n, • Driving continuous improvement, risk management, standardisation, automation, and tax technology initiatives.\n, • Providing support to wider European markets when required.\n\n About You \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Qualified Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser status.\n, • Significant experience in corporate tax compliance gained within practice or a multinational corporate environment.\n, • Strong knowledge of direct tax compliance and reporting requirements.\n, • Understanding of accounting provisions, statutory audits, and financial statement disclosures.\n, • Experience working with European tax jurisdictions.\n, • Knowledge of indirect taxes would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Fluency in English.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive hourly rate of £41.21 per hour\n, • Hybrid working arrangement\n, • 35-hour working week\n, • Opportunity to work within a global organisation\n, • Exposure to international tax matters and large-scale projects\n, • Collaborative and supportive working environment\n\n If you are an experienced tax professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic international business, we'd like to hear from you. \n \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Client Manager \n £45,000 - £50,000 \n Permanent, Full-time \n Chester \n \n Hybrid \n \n Client Manager required to join an established accountancy organisation on an permanent, full time basis. My client is looking for an experienced Client Manager to take ownership of and manage a portfolio of owner managed businesses in a client facing role. \n As the Client Manager you will be providing high quality accounting and tax services, offering advice to clients and ensuring that their accountancy needs are met, alongside other duties below: \n Key responsibilities of the Client Manager \n\n • Ownership and management of a portfolio of clients, predominantly owner managed companies\n, • Client facing role - being the main point of contact for these clients\n, • Accounts for clients - planning, reviewing and meeting and finalisation\n, • Advising and giving guidance to clients on their accounts and other related matters\n, • Remuneration planning\n, • Overview of VAT returns / management accounts\n, • Being the main contact for your clients in regards corporation tax and personal tax services and review of these returns\n, • Assisting in the training / support of trainees\n, • Supporting the directors with more technical tasks\n\n Required skills and experience of the Client Manager \n\n • Significant accounts experience gained within an accountancy practice is essential\n, • Ideally qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA, although a finalist or exceptional qualified by experience accountant would be considered\n, • Excellent IT skills with experience of accounting software\n, • Good written and verbal communication skills\n, • Be a proactive self-starter and also an effective team player with a strong customer focus, to effectively look after clients' needs\n, • A strong commercial approach\n, • Experienced in income and business taxation\n, • Ability to efficiently manage a portfolio of work in progress\n, • Confident, positive professional with a can-do attitude and attention to detail\n\n This is fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with unrivalled opportunities including; \n\n • Great career progression opportunities\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Great work-life balance\n\n \n If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Client Manager role, please apply now, or contact Lindsay Richey at Sellick Partnership. \n We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. \n \n \n \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Financial Reporting Manager \n Chester | Hybrid Working – 2 Days WFH \n £60,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Benefits \n The Opportunity \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join a highly successful and well-established organisation based in Chester. \n This is a senior finance position with responsibility for one of the larger areas of the portfolio, the successful incumbent will be working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation, including senior colleagues at the London HQ. The role will take ownership of financial reporting, statutory accounting and financial control, providing an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a professional and forward-thinking finance function. \n The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 3–4 years’ relevant industry experience in a similar-level role. You will be technically strong, commercially aware and confident working with senior stakeholders at all levels. \n The role offers genuine responsibility and autonomy, excellent benefits and a flexible hybrid working environment, with 2 days working from home each week. There will also be occasional travel to the London HQ, expected to be no more than four times per year. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Development and management of one Finance Assistant reporting in to this role.\n, • Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes.\n, • Prepare and review management and statutory financial information.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.\n, • Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.\n, • Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure appropriate accounting treatments are applied.\n, • Maintain strong financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.\n, • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial information is accurate and robust.\n, • Produce financial analysis and insight to support senior management decision-making.\n, • Work closely with other areas of finance to ensure consistency, accuracy and effective reporting.\n, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning where required.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiencies across the finance function.\n, • Support and contribute to wider finance projects and business initiatives.\n\n \n About You \n\n • You will be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant (essential) having trained in practice\n, • Requires at least 3 to 4 years’ experience in industry in a similar Financial Reporting, Financial Controller or senior technical accounting position.\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.\n, • Experience of statutory accounts and audit processes.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.\n, • Strong Excel and financial systems skills.\n, • The ability to analyse financial information and translate it into meaningful insight.\n, • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.\n, • A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to work independently.\n, • The ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.\n\n \n The Package \n\n • £65,000 – £70,000 per annum\n, • 12% to 20% pension contribution – with flexibility to take part of this as additional cash\n, • 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Hybrid working (2 days working from home)\n, • Refurbished, modern offices in Chester\n, • A senior position with significant responsibility and autonomy\n, • A professional and collaborative working environment\n, • Excellent opportunity for continued career development\n\n \n For further details on this Financial Reporting Manager job based in Chester, please apply we'd delighted to hear from you.

Your new company Join a globally recognised business with a strong international presence and a collaborative finance and tax function. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the company offers exposure to complex VAT compliance matters and the opportunity to work within a high-performing European tax team. Your new role As a VAT Compliance Specialist, you will take ownership of VAT reporting obligations across a portfolio of European and international entities. Responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing VAT returns, reconciliations, Intrastat and other indirect tax filings, supporting VAT audits, advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters, and assisting with process improvement and tax technology initiatives. You will also monitor legislative changes and help ensure ongoing compliance across multiple territories. What you'll need to succeed • At least 2 years' VAT compliance experience gained within industry, practice, or a multinational environment.Strong understanding of indirect tax compliance processes., • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile financial data., • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle would be advantageous., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across different countries and functions., • A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. What you'll get in return • Exposure to international VAT compliance across a diverse portfolio of jurisdictions.The opportunity to develop specialist indirect tax expertise within a global business., • A collaborative and supportive team environment with strong opportunities for professional development., • Involvement in tax technology, automation, and continuous improvement projects., • The chance to work closely with experienced tax professionals in a European shared services environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this VAT Accountant role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

Dickson O'Brien, a UK-based accounting practice, seeks an experienced accountant to manage a portfolio of clients and support partners with complex accounts work. The role involves statutory and management accounts, VAT, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should hold ACA or ACCA qualifications and be proficient with Xero and Sage, with exposure to CCH Accounts Production. The position emphasizes delivering accurate financials and client service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Accounts Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chester City At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced accounts team, working with managers and directors to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding. It’s a great opportunity for an ambitious person to challenge themselves, develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll: • Partner with our clients, offering tailored advice and streamline accounting processes., • Cultivate long-lasting relationships with our clients., • Prepare year-end financial statements., • Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offer tax planning ideas., • Work alongside managers and other departments to support the overall delivery of services., • Wow clients daily, getting to know their business to deliver great experience., • Lead, coach and develop the accounts trainees. Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll: • Be ACA / ACCA qualified, with practice experience., • Have worked on a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses., • Be tech-savvy, with a knowledge of CCH desirable., • Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment., • Love getting to know people and be a fantastic communicator. Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table: • Competitive salary, • Generous holiday allowance, with an extra day off for your birthday, • Volunteer day, • Flexible hybrid working, • Tailored learning and development, • Salary sacrifice car scheme, • Company pension, • Health MOTs, • Mental health support, • A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar. Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here. If this role with us as an Senior Accountant sounds good, then what’s stopping you? Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr

A growing accounting firm in Chester is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified and possess practice experience, ready to engage with clients and streamline accounting processes. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, calculating tax liabilities, and mentoring trainees in a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development and flexible hybrid working. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. • 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, • 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 Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Eaton Estate Office, Chester, Cheshire (with occasional travel to London) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid Working At Grosvenor, we take a long-term approach to creating value for future generations. Our purpose is to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit through responsible stewardship, investment and management of our assets. As part of our continued success, we’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Finance Manager – Financial Reporting to join our Finance team based in Chester. Main purpose of role Working in a busy finance department, reporting to the Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, the main areas of responsibility include: Financial reporting and control Working closely with the Financial Controller, Financial Reporting on financial modelling and analysis Coaching and providing day to day support and guidance to team including continuous development Responsibilities Financial reporting and control Overall responsibility for a number of Family Office Trusts and companies ensuring that reporting deadlines are met at all times Lead on preparation of quarterly management accounts, including establishing timetables, reviewing management accounts and preparation of main reporting pack Lead on annual year-end accounts preparation and review, including audited and non-audited accounts Establishing and agreeing timetables with London based Finance Team and auditors. Preparation of Audit Committee papers (2 meetings a year) Lead on annual budget preparation including producing timetables, reviewing budgets and preparation of main reporting pack Lead on preparation of Annual Finance Review Preparation of quarterly Family Office stressed cash flow for inclusion in quarterly liquidity report Preparation of quarterly Liquidity Report, including liaising with other Finance teams across the organisation Preparation and review of monthly cash flows and make decisions on future cash flow requirements Preparation and review 24 month rolling cash flows to assess liquidity requirements and make decisions on investments Provide assistance to tax department in preparation of annual tax returns as required Liaison with legal advisors and investment teams. Provision of information as required. Financial modelling and analysis The Financial Controller retains overall responsibility for this area, with this role working collaboratively to support the following: Updating the long-range financial model to support operational and strategic decision making, making changes to reflect changes in strategy, structure and relevant legislation, ensuring an audit trail is maintained Maintaining base assumptions and data within the model, liaising closely with providers of key information across the organisation to ensure regularly updated Test, challenge and critically analyse the outputs from the model as base assumptions and inputs are changed Incorporate sensitivity analysis and scenarios reporting on the impact on cash flow, asset values, returns and funding requirements Participation in strategic discussions and decision making Prepare reports that are clear, concise and complete with insightful and key messages highlighted Adopting best practice when building / maintaining new or existing financial models in Excels Projects Assist the Financial Controller with projects as required. Tasks include: Leading on projects from development of initial scope, production of clear project plans to implementation, managing the project team effectively. Communicating effectively throughout the project with the Financial Controller and other key stakeholders reporting on progress through clear, informative reports. Assessing project outcomes and ensuring that any new processes implemented are working effectively and adjusted as appropriate. Essential skills and attributes: Qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with practical accounting experience post qualification A knowledge of trusts is preferred but not essential Skills Highly numerate and logical with strong appraisal skills Highly proficient with Microsoft applications, in particular advanced excel skills Awareness of statistical concepts Technically up to date with desire to maintain and share this knowledge Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Able to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and dedication to providing quality, error free work to tight deadlines A desire and ability to learn is essential as well as being interested and inquisitive We’re looking for an accomplished finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent analytical and people skills. You’ll bring: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, • Significant post-qualification accounting experience, • Strong financial reporting and management accounting knowledge, • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capabilities, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines, • A collaborative and commercially focused approach, • Experience working with trusts, family offices or complex investment structures, • Knowledge of liquidity management and cash flow forecasting, • Experience supporting strategic business planning and decision-making This is an opportunity to join a respected organisation with a long-term outlook, strong values and a collaborative culture. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team where your expertise will make a meaningful contribution, and where you’ll have opportunities to develop professionally and broaden your experience across a diverse range of business activities. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package including: • exceptional pension scheme, • enhanced annual leave, • single cover private medical insurance, • life cover, • monthly wellness contribution to be used towards various flexible benefits., • opportunity to get involved in a broad range of unique sports and social events throughout the year. Please carefully read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before proceeding with an application. The privacy notice sets out how Grosvenor obtains, uses and protects the personal information which you provide to us. You can read the notice here - legal/recruitment-privacy-notice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Accounts Employment Type: Permanent Location: Chester (Ellesmere Port) At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced accounts team, working with managers and directors to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding. It’s a great opportunity for an ambitious person to challenge themselves, develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll: • Partner with our clients, offering tailored advice on to streamline accounting processes., • Cultivate long-lasting relationships with our clients., • Prepare year-end financial statements., • Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offer tax planning ideas., • Work alongside managers and other departments to support the overall delivery of services., • Wow clients daily, getting to know their business to deliver great experience., • Lead, coach and develop the accounts trainees. Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll: • Be ACA / ACCA qualified, with practice experience., • Have worked on a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses., • Be tech-savvy, with a knowledge of CCH desirable., • Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment., • Love getting to know people and be a fantastic communicator. Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table: • Competitive salary, • Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off for your birthday, • Volunteer day, • Flexible hybrid working, • Tailored learning and development, • Company pensionli>Health MOTs, • Mental health support, • A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar. Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here. careers/ If this role with us as an Senior Accountant sounds good, then what’s stopping you? Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Senior Accountant in Chester (hybrid) to manage a portfolio of SME and start-up clients. The role involves preparing statutory accounts, CT returns, and management accounts, while advising clients on financial planning and cash flow. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years in accountancy practice and strong client-facing skills to support junior staff and liaise with HMRC as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in Chester is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant for a permanent, full-time role hybrid across client SMEs and startups. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while advising clients on financial performance. ACA/ACCA qualified with at least three years in practice; you will be the principal contact for clients, manage workflows, and mentor junior colleagues while liaising with HMRC and external advisers as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

If you've built your experience across both accounts and audit but would now prefer a role with far less emphasis on audit, this could be your ideal move. This is predominantly an accounts and general practice management role, with only a small amount of audit work remaining in the mix. You'll move away from being responsible for producing everything yourself and take more ownership of reviewing accounts, supporting and developing staff, and overseeing the quality of work across the team. It could particularly suit someone from a general practice background who has worked across accounts and audit, or an audit-focused accountant who enjoys the broader side of practice and wants to move into a role where audit is a minor rather than defining part of their workload. • Has a broad general practice background spanning accounts and audit and is ready to step into greater management responsibility., • Currently works heavily in audit but would like to shift towards an accounts-focused role with minimal audit involvement., • Is ready to spend less time producing accounts and more time reviewing work, developing staff and overseeing jobs through to completion., • Enjoys the variety and client exposure of working within an independent accountancy practice., • Wants genuine hybrid flexibility while remaining technically involved. This is a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants based in Chester, with a close-knit team. The firm has built a strong local reputation for straightforward, high-quality advisory and compliance work across a varied client base and continues to grow. You'll become an important part of a small team where your experience will have a visible impact on both the quality of work and the development of more junior staff. Hybrid working and flexible full-time hours are available. • Review year-end accounts and associated work prepared by the wider team., • Oversee jobs through to completion and ensure work is delivered accurately and efficiently., • Provide technical support on more complex accounts and general practice matters., • Remain hands-on where required while increasingly focusing on review and oversight., • Oversee and support junior and senior members of the team day-to-day., • Review work and provide constructive feedback., • Play an active role in staff training, coaching and development., • Review audit files for technical accuracy and compliance., • Carry out a small number of audits directly where required., • Maintain your audit knowledge without audit dominating your workload., • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with post-qualification experience., • A strong general practice background with solid accounts preparation experience., • Previous audit experience, • Experience reviewing accounts work and supporting, mentoring or training junior staff., • Strong technical grounding across a varied owner-managed business/general practice client base., • Comfortable working within a smaller, close-knit independent practice., • Based within a commutable distance of Chester. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Accounts Semi Senior - Chester Clark Wood are working with a forward-thinking accountancy firm who are looking to recruit a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with practice experience who is looking to develop their skills, build strong client relationships and progress their career. • Preparation of year-end accounts and management accounts., • Corporation tax and personal tax computations., • Providing tax planning and business advice., • Building strong client relationships., • Supporting clients with Xero., • Coaching and developing junior team members., • Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA., • Previous accountancy practice experience., • Strong communication and client-facing skills., • Tech-savvy; CCH experience desirable., • Ambitious, driven and keen to progress., • Competitive salary., • Hybrid working., • Fully funded study., • Generous holiday allowance + birthday off., • Learning and development opportunities., • Company pension and wellbeing support. For further details about this Accounts Semi Senior opportunity in Chester, please contact Hannah Dolan at Clark Wood: / #CWHD #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Chester Nissan £45,000 - £62,500 DOE + company car benefit and bonus opportunity 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) We are looking for a commercially focused Divisional Accountant to join our busy Nissan, supporting a portfolio of dealerships across Northern Ireland. As Divisional Accountant, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis and ensuring robust financial controls across the division. Working closely with operational leaders and senior finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for the accurate production of management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for your allocated dealerships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys partnering with operational teams and influencing business performance within a fast-paced, multi-site environment. • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for allocated dealerships., • Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes., • Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability., • Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives., • Conduct balance sheet reviews and maintain strong financial controls across the division., • Partner with dealership management teams, providing financial insight and challenge to support decision-making., • Monitor key performance indicators and provide meaningful commentary on business performance., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies., • Support audits and statutory reporting requirements where necessary., • Lead and develop best practice across financial reporting and accounting processes. We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional with excellent analytical skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business. • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience., • Strong knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and reporting., • Proven experience within a commercial finance environment., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data., • Previous motor retail experience and knowledge of dealer management systems would be advantageous., • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels., • Forward-thinking, proactive and solutions-focused approach., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business, • Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service, • Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave, • Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments, • Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs, • Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing, • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments, • Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments, • MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app, • Free will writing services to help plan for the future, • Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection, • Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle, • Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence, • Access to home and technology vouchers, • bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to join a rapidly growing Top 40 accountancy and business advisory group in its Chester office. The firm has grown significantly in recent years but remains focused on developing its people and creating genuine opportunities for progression. As a Semi Senior Accountant, you'll work closely with experienced Seniors and Managers while developing your own client relationships and taking greater responsibility for accounts preparation, management accounts and tax. This is an ideal move if you're currently studying towards ACA or ACCA and want a role that will give you the experience, support and responsibility needed to progress quickly towards Senior Accountant level. You'll become an integral part of an experienced Accounts team, working with a varied portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to both compliance and advisory work. Responsibilities will include: • Preparing year-end statutory accounts, • Producing management accounts and financial information for clients, • Preparing corporation tax computations, • Calculating personal tax liabilities, • Identifying potential tax planning opportunities, • Working closely with Senior Accountants and Managers on client assignments, • Building strong, long-term relationships with clients, • Supporting clients with Xero and cloud accounting technology, • Helping clients improve their accounting processes, • Working collaboratively with Tax and other specialist departments, • Getting to know clients' businesses and identifying opportunities to add value, • Coaching and supporting Accounts Trainees as your experience develops The successful candidate will ideally have: • Experience working within a UK accountancy practice, • Be part-qualified and currently studying towards ACA or ACCA, • Experience preparing statutory accounts, • Exposure to corporation tax and personal tax, • Good knowledge of cloud accounting software, • Confidence communicating directly with clients, • A proactive and ambitious approach to career development, • Strong organisation and attention to detail, • A collaborative approach to working within a team, • Experience with CCH would be advantageous but isn't essential, • £32,000 - £40,000 basic salary, • Fully funded ACA/ACCA study support, • Flexible hybrid working, • Generous annual leave allowance, • Additional day off for your birthday, • Tailored learning and development, • Company pension, • Health MOTs, • Mental health and wellbeing support, • Regular social and community events, • Modern, technology-led working environment, • Clear progression towards Senior Accountant and beyond, • Opportunity to build your own client relationships as you develop #J-18808-Ljbffr

£40,000-£46,000 Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical delivery with genuine client contact, advisory work and progression? This is an opportunity to join a well-established professional services firm where you'll work closely with business owners, managers and directors while continuing to develop your career. Based in Chester, this Senior Accountant position offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio within a growing accountancy business. You'll play an important role within the accounts team, working across year-end accounts, taxation and client advisory services. The position would suit someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate rather than simply producing the numbers, and who wants to build strong, long-term client relationships. As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include: • Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients, • Managing relationships with owner-managed businesses and providing practical financial guidance, • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations, • Identifying opportunities for tax planning and wider business advice, • Working alongside managers and directors on more complex client requirements, • Supporting clients with improving their accounting processes and systems, • Coordinating work across different areas of the practice to ensure deadlines are met, • Coaching and supporting junior members of the accounts team, • Developing a strong understanding of your clients and becoming a trusted point of contact You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified and have previous experience within an accountancy practice. You'll also bring: • Experience managing or working across a portfolio of varied clients, • A strong understanding of accounts preparation and taxation, • Experience working with owner-managed businesses, • Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients, • A commercial and solutions-focused approach, • Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines, • An interest in technology and modern accounting systems, • Experience with CCH would be advantageous, although not essential, • A willingness to support and develop more junior colleagues, • £40,000-£46,000 salary, depending on experience, • Flexible hybrid working, • Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday, • Dedicated learning and development opportunities, • Company pension scheme, • Wellbeing and mental health support, • Health and wellbeing initiatives, • Paid volunteering opportunities, • Regular social and community activities, • Genuine opportunities to develop your career within a progressive accountancy environment The role is based in Chester and offers the flexibility to work collaboratively from the office alongside hybrid working arrangements. If you're an experienced accountant ready for a role offering greater client exposure, responsibility and long-term progression, this could be an excellent next step. Senior Accountant £40,000-£46,000 Are you an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical delivery with genuine client contact, advisory work and progression? This is an opportunity to join a well-established professional services firm where you'll work closely with business owners, managers and directors while continuing to develop your career. Based in Chester, this Senior Accountant position offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio within a growing accountancy business. You'll play an important role within the accounts team, working across year-end accounts, taxation and client advisory services. The position would suit someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate rather than simply producing the numbers, and who wants to build strong, long-term client relationships. As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include: • Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients, • Managing relationships with owner-managed businesses and providing practical financial guidance, • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations, • Identifying opportunities for tax planning and wider business advice, • Working alongside managers and directors on more complex client requirements, • Supporting clients with improving their accounting processes and systems, • Coordinating work across different areas of the practice to ensure deadlines are met, • Coaching and supporting junior members of the accounts team, • Developing a strong understanding of your clients and becoming a trusted point of contact You'll ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified and have previous experience within an accountancy practice. You'll also bring: • Experience managing or working across a portfolio of varied clients, • A strong understanding of accounts preparation and taxation, • Experience working with owner-managed businesses, • Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients, • A commercial and solutions-focused approach, • Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines, • An interest in technology and modern accounting systems, • Experience with CCH would be advantageous, although not essential, • A willingness to support and develop more junior colleagues, • £40,000-£46,000 salary, depending on experience, • Flexible hybrid working, • Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday, • Dedicated learning and development opportunities, • Company pension scheme, • Wellbeing and mental health support, • Health and wellbeing initiatives, • Paid volunteering opportunities, • Regular social and community activities, • Genuine opportunities to develop your career within a progressive accountancy environment The role is based in Chester and offers the flexibility to work collaboratively from the office alongside hybrid working arrangements. If you're an experienced accountant ready for a role offering greater client exposure, responsibility and long-term progression, this could be an excellent next step. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. • 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, • 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an East of Scotland accountancy firm in the recruitment of an account's supervisor on a permanent basis. Benefits include A competitive salary Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices (after completion of probation period) Workplace Pension and 3 x Life Cover Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including GP24 Access to our Reward Gateway offering 100s of high street discounts, wellbeing and fitness resources, videos, podcasts etc Client referral bonus Staff referral bonus Regular one to one meetings to assist personal development This vacancy, the result of growth and will report into the head of department. As earlier mentioned, the company offer a flexible working model with a number of days working from home (exact number to be agreed by your line manager). The role will work in a busy and collaborative environment and tasks will vary day to day. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to ultimately manage a small portfolio of SME business accounts ensuring that management accounts are accurately produced and that VAT returns are completed by the relevant department in accordance with agreed timescales. You will also be responsible for the production of year end statutory accounts. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Management of a small portfolio of SME businesses Maintaining regular client contact to deliver a proactive and client-centred service Training and supervising students within the team Reviewing work of colleagues and students and providing constructive feedback and development pointers Preparation of Limited Company, LLP, partnership and sole trader accounts Preparation of management accounts Drafting of Personal and Corporation Tax computations Assisting departmental assistant managers with ad hoc client tasks Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of accounting standards, corporation and personal tax The Requirements We are seeking a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW) with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a practice firm from within the UK. We are seeking candidates who want to go the extra mile for their clients and an individual who enjoys mentoring and developing junior members of the team/training contract colleagues. We are looking for applicants to be systems literate with either Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, etc. Strong communication skills in both written and verbal form are essential to be considered. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting Joe Savidge. JBRP1_UKTJ

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Divisional Accountant – Chester Nissan Chester Nissan £45,000 – £62,500 DOE + company car benefit and bonus opportunity 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) We are looking for a commercially focused Divisional Accountant to join our busy Nissan, supporting a portfolio of dealerships across Northern Ireland. As Divisional Accountant, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis and ensuring robust financial controls across the division. Working closely with operational leaders and senior finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for the accurate production of management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for your allocated dealerships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys partnering with operational teams and influencing business performance within a fast-paced, multi-site environment. • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for allocated dealerships., • Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes., • Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability., • Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives., • Conduct balance sheet reviews and maintain strong financial controls across the division., • Partner with dealership management teams, providing financial insight and challenge to support decision-making., • Monitor key performance indicators and provide meaningful commentary on business performance., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies., • Support audits and statutory reporting requirements where necessary., • Lead and develop best practice across financial reporting and accounting processes. We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional with excellent analytical skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business. • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience., • Strong knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and reporting., • Proven experience within a commercial finance environment., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data., • Previous motor retail experience and knowledge of dealer management systems would be advantageous., • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels., • Forward-thinking, proactive and solutions-focused approach., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business, • Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service, • Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave, • Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments, • Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs, • Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing, • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments, • Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments, • MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app, • Free will writing services to help plan for the future, • Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection, • Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle, • Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence, • Access to home and technology vouchers, • bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Location: Chester Nissan Salary: £45,000 – £62,500 DOE + company car benefit and bonus opportunity Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) We are looking for a commercially focused Divisional Accountant to join our busy Nissan, supporting a portfolio of dealerships across Northern Ireland. As Divisional Accountant, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis and ensuring robust financial controls across the division. Working closely with operational leaders and senior finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for the accurate production of management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for your allocated dealerships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys partnering with operational teams and influencing business performance within a fast-paced, multi-site environment. • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for allocated dealerships., • Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes., • Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability., • Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives., • Conduct balance sheet reviews and maintain strong financial controls across the division., • Partner with dealership management teams, providing financial insight and challenge to support decision-making., • Monitor key performance indicators and provide meaningful commentary on business performance., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies., • Support audits and statutory reporting requirements where necessary., • Lead and develop best practice across financial reporting and accounting processes. We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional with excellent analytical skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business. • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience., • Strong knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and reporting., • Proven experience within a commercial finance environment., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data., • Previous motor retail experience and knowledge of dealer management systems would be advantageous., • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels., • Forward-thinking, proactive and solutions-focused approach., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Core Benefits: • Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business, • Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service, • Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave, • Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments, • Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs, • Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing, • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments, • Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments Financial Wellbeing: • MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app, • Free will writing services to help plan for the future, • Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection, • Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle, • Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence, • Access to home and technology vouchers, • bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Could your financial skills help bring life-changing medicines to the world? Join a global pharmaceutical company where your numbers make a real difference. Proclinical is seeking a Tax Manager to join a dynamic team within the European Tax Centre of Excellence. In this role, you will manage direct tax reporting and compliance requirements for multiple markets across Europe. You will also provide expert advice on tax-related matters, ensuring alignment with local legislation and stakeholder expectations. This position offers a hybrid work model and requires strong collaboration with internal teams and external advisors. • Prepare and submit US tax reports, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, tax contingencies, and projections using TaxStream technology., • Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation, including financial data analysis and collaboration with commercial teams and external advisors., • Oversee the preparation and submission of annual corporate income tax returns in partnership with external advisors., • Calculate and manage corporate income tax payments., • Liaise with tax authorities as needed., • Prepare annual tax disclosures for statutory financial statements, including current and deferred tax provisions, and address queries from external auditors., • Monitor and analyze changes in tax legislation, assess their impact, and communicate findings to business partners., • Participate in internal projects to ensure direct tax compliance and provide advisory support, leveraging third-party resources when necessary., • Support the strategy for standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in tax processes, while managing risks and utilizing tax technology advancements., • Assist other markets with tax-related matters as required., • Ensure proper engagement and approval of third-party resources in line with the COE strategy., • Qualified Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser., • Strong experience in tax compliance within a practice or multinational corporate tax environment., • Solid understanding of accounting provisions, principles, statutory audits, and financial statement disclosure requirements in at least one European jurisdiction., • Familiarity with indirect taxes is desirable., • Proficiency in English is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. • 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, • 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 This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Senior Accountant to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing UK-based organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join the team on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Chester, you will work a hybrid model with just 1 day per week in the office. Fully remote candidates will also be considered. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced qualified accountant with a strong project and transformation background, particularly around ERP systems and legal entity restructuring. Salary/Benefits: Circa £80,000 9-12 month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid working (1 day per week in Chester office) Fully remote considered Opportunity to play a key role in a significant finance transformation programme Job Duties: Support the post-implementation optimisation and embedding of NetSuite across the business. Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and system utilisation. Lead and support a project to hive up multiple legal entities, driving reporting efficiencies and simplification across the group structure. Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal and external advisors throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure the accurate migration, alignment and reporting of financial information across entities. Support the development of enhanced management reporting and business insights. Assist senior finance leadership with project reporting, analysis and key decision-making. Drive best practice across financial controls, governance and reporting processes. Manage stakeholders across the business to ensure successful project delivery. Who will I report in to? Finance Director / CFO When will interviews be taking place? Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Ideal Experience ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant. Previous experience of Netsuite is absolutely essential Proven experience in project accounting, finance transformation or change environments. Experience supporting legal entity restructuring, hive-up projects or group simplification initiatives. Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting processes. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and deliver to tight project deadlines. Experience working with external advisers and cross-functional project teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation and make a lasting impact TPBN1_UKTJ

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Location: Chester Nissan Salary: £45,000 – £62,500 DOE + company car benefit and bonus opportunity Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) We are looking for a commercially focused Divisional Accountant to join our busy Nissan, supporting a portfolio of dealerships across Northern Ireland. As Divisional Accountant, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis and ensuring robust financial controls across the division. Working closely with operational leaders and senior finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for the accurate production of management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis for your allocated dealerships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys partnering with operational teams and influencing business performance within a fast-paced, multi-site environment. • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for allocated dealerships., • Lead month-end and year-end financial close processes., • Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability., • Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives., • Conduct balance sheet reviews and maintain strong financial controls across the division., • Partner with dealership management teams, providing financial insight and challenge to support decision-making., • Monitor key performance indicators and provide meaningful commentary on business performance., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and company policies., • Support audits and statutory reporting requirements where necessary., • Lead and develop best practice across financial reporting and accounting processes. We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware finance professional with excellent analytical skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business. • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience., • Strong knowledge of management accounting, financial controls and reporting., • Proven experience within a commercial finance environment., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data., • Previous motor retail experience and knowledge of dealer management systems would be advantageous., • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels., • Forward‑thinking, proactive and solutions‑focused approach., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Core Benefits: • Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business, • Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service, • Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave, • Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments, • Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs, • Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing, • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments, • Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments Financial Wellbeing: • MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app, • Free will writing services to help plan for the future, • Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection, • Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle, • Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence, • Access to home and technology vouchers, • bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels. Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dot Partners in Chester is seeking a semi-senior accountant to join a growing Top 40 practice. You will work with Seniors and Managers, handling accounts preparation, management accounts and tax, while progressing toward Senior Accountant level. The role supports ACA/ACCA study, offers hybrid working, and opportunities to build client relationships and contribute to advisory work. Previous UK practice experience is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Insite Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chester to join the accounts team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio. You will work on year-end accounts, taxation, and advisory services while building strong client relationships. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a supportive team environment, and clear progression within the growing accountancy practice. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA and practice experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mitten Clarke Limited in Chester is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their experienced accounts team. In this role, you will provide tailored advice to clients, prepare year-end financial statements, and offer tax planning ideas. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified, has practice experience, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and generous holiday allowances, including an extra day off for your birthday. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Get Recruited (UK) Ltd is partnering with a fast-growing accountancy practice to appoint a Senior Accountant in Chester on a hybrid basis. You will manage a portfolio of SME and start-up clients, preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns, and guiding clients as their businesses develop. The role suits an ACA or ACCA with at least three years' practice experience, able to lead assignments, review juniors and communicate complex financial information clearly to #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Accounts Employment Type: Permanent Location: Chester (Ellesmere Port) At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things. As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you’ll be fully immersed with our experienced accounts team to provide great advice to clients. Life will be fast paced, engaging, creative and rewarding. It’s a great opportunity for an ambitious person to challenge themselves, develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll: • Confidently work alongside Senior Accountants and Managers to deliver a great service to our clients., • Prepare year-end financial statements and management accounts to help clients achieve their goals., • Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offer tax planning ideas., • Cultivate long‑lasting relationships with our clients., • Train and advise clients with Xero., • Work collaboratively with managers and other departments to support the overall delivery of services., • Wow clients daily, getting to know their business to deliver great experience., • Lead, coach and develop the accounts trainees. Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll: • Be part‑qualified, working towards your ACA / ACCA, with practice experience., • Be tech‑savvy, with a knowledge of CCH desirable., • Thrive in a collaborative and progressive environment., • Love getting to know people and be a fantastic communicator. Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table: • Competitive salary, • Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off for your birthday, • Flexible hybrid working, • Fully funded study, • Tailored learning and development, • Company pension, • Health MOTs, • Mental health support, • A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar. Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here. If this role with us as an Semi Senior Accountant sounds good, then what’s stopping you? Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr

A qualified Senior Accountant is needed for a permanent, full-time, client-facing role at a growing accountancy practice, focusing on SMEs and start-ups.Responsibilities include preparing statutory and management accounts, and corporation tax returns.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. Experience in a client-facing accountancy practice role. ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent practice experience.

Butler Rose Public Practice in Radcliffe seeks an experienced Accountant for an independent accountancy firm. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4 years' UK general practice experience across accounts and tax, and is ready to handle accounts production and tax compliance in a friendly, client-faci

BC Financial Search is working with an established independent accountancy practice in Radcliffe that is looking to appoint an experienced Practice Accountant to join its team. Supporting the wider practice with a varied mix of accounts and general practice work. You don't necessarily need to be qua

Adecco is recruiting a Qualified Accountant in Carnforth to join a growing accountancy practice.

BC Financial Search Ltd is working with an established independent accountancy practice in Radcliffe to appoint an experienced Practice Accountant.

Are you an Accountant looking for a vibrant new workplace? We've got a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing accountancy practice! You'll manage your own client relationships, deadlines, and workload with autonomy, smashing the stereotype that accountants are boring! This is a fantastic opportuni

Get Recruited is partnering with an established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Bury to find an Accountant for their team. Due to demand, an experienced Accountant with a minimum of four years' UK practice experience is invited to join a friendly team where client service and practical abilit

Working closely with senior members of the practice. Established accountancy practice.

Fresh Perspective Resourcing in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced accountant to manage a portfolio of client relationships with autonomy. The role focuses on delivering accurate accounts prep, statutory returns, and strong client service, with opportunities for payroll knowledge and progr

Dickson O'Brien in Lancaster is seeking an Accountant to join an established accountancy practice. You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, perform bookkeeping and general accounting duties, and build strong relationships with clients while working closely with senior members of the practice.