Practice - Accounts Supervisor

Location Chester
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4647

Accounts Supervisor Jobs Chester | £38,000–£45,000 | Hybrid | Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000–£45,000 per annum
Location: Chester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

A nationally recognised firm is recruiting an Accounts Supervisor in Chester to join a growing accounts department. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified accountant or qualified-by-experience professional looking to step into a client-facing supervisory role within a modern, cloud-focused practice.

This role offers a hybrid working model, a strong benefits package, and exposure to a varied portfolio of limited companies and sole traders across multiple sectors.

Why Apply for This Accounts Supervisor Position in Chester?

  • Competitive salary up to £45,000

  • Hybrid working environment

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Study support package with TOIL

  • Pension scheme of your choice

  • Professional subscription reimbursed annually

  • Client referral bonus scheme

  • Work with Xero, Sage, and cloud-based accounting solutions

  • Clear progression within a nationally recognised firm

Accounts Supervisor – Role Overview

The Accounts Supervisor position combines client management responsibilities with technical accounting oversight. The successful candidate will manage their own client portfolio while supporting managers and partners on more complex assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the principal contact for a portfolio of clients

  • Building long-term, trusted client relationships

  • Preparing statutory accounts and year-end financial statements

  • Producing management accounts, VAT returns, and cash flow forecasts

  • Supporting managers with complex accounts work and ad hoc projects

  • Interpreting financial data to provide practical, value-added advice

  • Promoting and developing Xero and cloud-based accounting solutions

  • Assisting with the training and development of junior team members

Required Experience and Qualifications

To be considered for this Accounts Supervisor job in Chester, candidates must have:

  • AAT qualification or be qualified by experience

  • Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice

  • Proven background in:

    • Statutory and management accounts

    • VAT returns and bookkeeping

    • Client-facing accounting roles

  • Experience using Xero, Sage, and cloud accounting software

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team-led projects

Desirable Skills and Attributes

  • Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills

  • Passion for helping businesses grow and succeed

  • High levels of integrity and professionalism

  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

  • Enthusiasm for cloud technology and accounting innovation

  • Experience with CCH and associated apps (desirable)

How to Apply

For more information about this Accounts Supervisor position in Chester, please contact:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E:amy@supreme-ss.com