Financial Accountant

Job Search ? Job Title Location Job Type Salary Range Clear Search Financial Accountant Share with: Contract Type: Permanent Location: Chester Region: North West Job Published: 13-02-2026 05:00 PM Reference: 55894 Salary: £55k - 60k per year Benefits: - Apply Job Alert Senior Financial Accountant | Chester | £55,000 - £60,000 An opportunity to join a highly ambitious Manufacturing business based outside of Chester. Internally this role will be highly visible and be a key member of the central finance team, working closely with the Financial Controller and CFO. Offering a hybrid working policy, this business is renowned for hiring and developing its staff in a supportive environment. Ideally suited to an ACA qualified Accountant looking for a second, more senior role in industry, main duties will include; Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and statutory requirements Own the general ledger, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations Lead statutory accounts preparation and act as the primary contact for external auditors Ensure timely and compliant tax filings, including VAT returns and corporation tax support Support month-end and year-end close processes, meeting tight reporting deadlines Partner with FP&A and commercial teams to provide financial insight and variance analysis Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and documentation Support system improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting policy changes Manage and mentor junior finance team members where applicable Contribute to ad-hoc projects such as acquisitions, integrations, or process transformation Candidate profile; Qualified ACA/ACCA Strong technical background Excellent Excel skills Prior staff management is advantageous Benefits; Free parking Flexible hours Hybrid working 25 days holiday Career progression Enhanced pension Annual bonus scheme Apply Job Alert Daniel Witterick Director 0161 524 1415 eMail Recruiter Click to copy recruiter's email LinkedIn Profile VIEW MORE OF MY JOBS Can't find the job you're looking for? Complete this short form & submit your CV then we will do the rest (Permitted file size is 5Mb and file types are: doc, docx, txt, pdf, rtf, xls) Attach CV* Send