Accounts Associate

We are seeking an AAT level 4 qualified Accounts Associate to join our client’s Chester city office. Reporting directly to the Director, the successful candidate will be AAT level 4 qualified, with a minimum of three years’ experience within an accountancy practice and hold a full UK driving licence. This opportunity is ideal for an individual looking for a hands-on, client-facing role within a dynamic and growing firm, based in a modern office located in the heart of the city centre. 

The Accounts Associate will support the delivery of high-quality accountancy services by managing a varied portfolio of bookkeeping, accounts, and tax tasks while building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

You will be rewarded with hybrid working available after the probation period (1 day a week remote); 36 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays/Christmas period; pension scheme; option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday; life assurance; paid time off to volunteer; referral scheme; employee assistance programme; long service enhancements to pension and holiday entitlement; staff social events.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting Managers in delivering a high-quality service to clients.
• The role will primarily involve a combination of bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, and the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, alongside corporation tax computations and returns.
• Assisting with personal tax matters where required.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with both clients and colleagues across the practice.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal procedures.
• Using accounting software on a daily basis including IRIS, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Completing work to a consistently high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Responding to client queries promptly and efficiently.
• Undertaking any other duties as required, in line with the responsibilities of the role.

Requirements

• Established Accounts Associate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a practice environment.
• AAT level 4 qualified with excellent practical experience of bookkeeping and accounts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Sage, Xero, IRIS and Microsoft.
• Works as part of a team.
• Confidently able to offer recommendations and advice to our clients.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

KEYWORDS: accounts, accountant, accountancy, AAT, Sage, Xero, IRIS, practice

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.