Overview
Client Accountant – Deeside
Salary: £26,000 per annum – £30,000 (depending on experience). Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday. Must be a driver.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an ambitious accountant with practice experience to take the next step in their career. This position is ideal for someone confident in supporting limited company contractors and small business clients, and wants to develop further within a supportive, modern practice environment.
Responsibilities
* Preparing year-end accounts for small companies under FRS 105 & FRS 102 (1A).
* Producing and filing VAT returns and corporation tax computations.
* Maintaining bookkeeping records using a range of accounting software.
* Assisting with payroll and CIS returns where required.
* Preparing personal tax returns for directors and sole trader accounts.
* Acting as the go-to contact for client queries around compliance and day-to-day accounting matters.
* Ensuring deadlines are met and work is reviewed to a high standard.
Experience / Qualifications
* AAT qualified (or Level 3 working towards Level 4 with relevant experience).
* Solid practice background – ideally with exposure to contractors and/or SMEs.
* Confident in preparing statutory accounts under FRS 105.
* Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted client relationships.
* Good understanding of VAT, bookkeeping and corporation tax.
* Payroll/CIS experience would be a real bonus.
* Comfortable using both cloud and desktop accounting systems (e.g. Xero, FreeAgent).
Perks & Benefits
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service to 25).
* An extra day off on your birthday.
* Health care package and staff rewards scheme.
* Free parking on-site.
* Fresh fruit and drinks available daily.
* 50% discount at the onsite café.
* Access to salary sacrifice benefits, including EV leasing and additional holidays.
* Discounted membership at a nearby gym.
Application & Notice
If this is something of interest apply online today!
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.
Job Information
* Job Title: Client Accountant
* Company: Aspire
* Location: Chester, Cheshire
* Posted: Sep 5th 2025
* Closes: Oct 6th 2025
* Sector: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
* Status: Permanent
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