Reference 100143
Salary £Negotiable DOE
Job Location United Kingdom -England -North West England -Cheshire -Ellesmere Port
Job Type Permanent
Posted 05 November 2026
Senior Accountant - Ellesmere Port / Hybrid
If you're an ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant ready for more client responsibility, a fast-paced accountancy and business advisory group is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to its Ellesmere Port office.
You will work alongside experienced managers and directors, preparing year-end accounts, advising owner-managed clients and coaching trainees. The role suits an ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who wants a client-facing position with genuine development and flexible hybrid working.
Senior Accountant - About the Firm
The firm is part of a growing national accountancy group, combining the established client relationships and personal approach of a regional practice with the resources and development opportunities of a larger organisation.
The Ellesmere Port office offers a friendly, collaborative working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, teamwork and delivering a high-quality service to clients.
Senior Accountant - Responsibilities
- Preparing year-end financial statements for a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
- Calculating corporation tax and personal tax liabilities and offering tax planning ideas.
- Advising clients on streamlining their accounting processes, getting to know their business and building long-term relationships.
- Working with managers, directors and other departments to support overall service delivery.
- Leading, coaching and developing the accounts trainees.
- ACA or ACCA qualified, or nearly qualified.
- Proven experience in a similar accounts role.
- Experience across a range of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
- Tech-savvy, with knowledge of CCH desirable.
- A confident communicator who enjoys building client relationships and works well in a collaborative team.
- Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information.
- Location: Ellesmere Port, with flexible hybrid working.
- Holiday: generous allowance, an extra day off for your birthday and a holiday purchase scheme.
- Company pension, plus salary-sacrifice car and private medical schemes.
- Tailored learning and development, with room to progress in a fast-paced firm.
- Digital health and wellbeing app, and a wellbeing, social and community calendar.
ACA / ACCA Qualified Senior Accountant in Ellesmere Port employer: Vaisto Recruitment Ltd
Join a well-established, niche private client accountancy practice in Warrington, where you will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture. With over fifty years of experience, the firm offers genuine responsibility from day one, allowing you to manage your own portfolio while working closely with senior colleagues. The location provides easy access to transport links, and the firm prioritises employee growth through hands-on experience and a competitive benefits package.
