An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Supervisor to join my clients team in their Chester, Cheshire offices.

• The primary focus of the role will be both acting as principal contact for your own portfolio of clients and also supporting our team • in a variety of areas, for example by tackling more complex accounts work and assisting the managers with various client-related tasks and special ad hoc assignments
• Preparation of financial statements, year-end accounts, other accounting and financial returns (VAT, Management accounts, cash flow forecasts etc)
• Someone who is passionate about helping UHY clients prosper through building profitable and successful businesses
• The successful applicant will have the skills to help clients interpret their accounting data and provide innovative and long-lasting solutions to their accounting problems
• We are looking for someone who understands the benefits that cloud products, particularly Xero, can bring to our clients and who has the enthusiasm and drive to help develop the range of Xero-based and other Cloud apps and services we offer
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to proactively engage with clients
• A strong team player who has the ability to work under minimal supervision and work closely with the manager team in driving projects forward
• All applicants must have substantial accounting experience in practice, ideally gained in a UK professional Firm, to include preparation of statutory and management accounts, VAT and bookkeeping (using Xero and Sage)

Benefits

• Study Package, including TOIL (Time off in Lieu)
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme arrangements using a scheme of your choice
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• Client referral bonus for new clients introduced

Person specification

• Act with integrity at all times
• Be approachable to members of the audit team and client team.
• Excellent communication skills
• Love developing internal and external relationships.
• Strong client-facing skills
• Be able to manage your workload.
• A recognised accountancy qualification (AAT) and/or qualified by experience
• To be considered for this role you must have strong experience in an accountancy practice and an enthusiasm for working with a variety of client businesses
• Ideally you will have experience in using Sage, Xero and associated apps, and CCH

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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