Accounts Supervisor – Accountancy Practice (Chester)

Chester | Full-time | Permanent

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable and growing accountancy practice in Chester, who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Supervisor to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid practice experience who enjoys combining hands-on accounts work with mentoring junior staff and managing a varied client portfolio.

The Role

As an Accounts Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting services while taking responsibility for supervising and developing a small team. You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, review work produced by the team, and ensure deadlines and compliance standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, including preparation and review of year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping.
• Acting as a main point of contact for client queries and offering practical advice across accounts, VAT, and cloud systems.
• Reviewing accounts work prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Supervising, coaching, and developing a small team of accounts assistants and trainees.
• Allocating workflow and ensuring the smooth delivery of services across the department.
• Overseeing compliance with relevant accounting standards (FRS 102, FRS 105, etc.).
• Supporting the senior leadership team with process improvements and client onboarding.

What My Client Is Looking For

• Strong background within an accountancy practice (essential).
• Experience supervising or supporting junior members of staff.
• AAT Qualified or ACA/ACCA Part-Qualified/Qualified – QBE will also be considered.
• Confident using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and an organised approach.

Personal Attributes

• Supportive, approachable, and dependable.
• High attention to detail and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working in a busy practice environment.