Financial Accountant
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £50,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45000 to £50000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1XG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763997_1769098240 |
Summary
Your new company
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the largest and most complex organisations in Chester. You will be working for an organisation that contributes significantly to society. In addition you will report to a talented Head of Finance who can help develop your skills and your career.
This would suit a recently qualified accountant looking to make that first move from practice into an established finance department.
Your new role
As Financial Accountant you will lead month end and year end processes ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely and accurate basis.
You'll play a key part in the development of processes, financial controls and systems, using your knowledge gained from practice.
You'll lead the year end audit and liaise with the auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
Using your extensive technical accounting skills you will apply the relevant accounting standards and advise on treatment of specific transactions.
You will manage and develop a junior member of staff thereby developing your skills in leadership.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong experience of technical accounting and ideally audit or accounts preparation in practice.
You should be happy to work in Chester on a 3 days a week basis.
What you'll get in return
In addition to a fantastic salary you will benefit from a suite of benefits including hybrid working, a fantastic holiday allowance - 39 days plus bank holidays - and a defined benefit pension scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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