Accounts Assistant

Accounts Associate (AAT Qualified)

Chester City Centre Full-time £26,700-£33,900

Role Overview

• Position: Accounts Associate (AAT Qualified)
• Location: Chester city centre office (please note, there is no on-site parking available)
• Working Pattern: Hybrid available after successful completion of a 3-month probation period (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £26,700 - £33,900 depending on experience

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and growing professional services firm, is looking to recruit an AAT-qualified Accounts Associate to join their Chester-based team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work closely with senior team members while managing your own portfolio of clients. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, taking ownership of their work, and developing their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You'll be based in a modern city centre office, with hybrid working available once you've completed your probation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting senior team members in delivering a high-quality service to clients
• Preparing bookkeeping records and VAT returns
• Producing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and returns
• Supporting personal tax matters where required
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, IRIS and QuickBooks
• Managing your workload to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of work
• Responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner

What We're Looking For

• AAT qualified with at least 3 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong practical experience in bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with both financial and non-financial clients
• Good working knowledge of Sage, Xero, IRIS and Microsoft Office
• A team player who can also work independently when required
• Comfortable offering guidance and recommendations to clients
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Our client offers a supportive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working (after probation)
• 36 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays and Christmas period)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance cover
• Employee assistance programme (including wellbeing, legal and counselling support)
• Paid volunteering days
• Referral scheme
• Staff social events
• Long service rewards

About the Company

Our client is a well-established firm with multiple offices across the region, offering a range of professional services to a diverse client base. They combine a relationship-led approach with modern tools and technology, creating a positive working environment for their team and a high-quality service for their clients.

They place a strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Location & Hours

• Chester city centre (no on-site parking available)
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent position