Intro
Birkett & Co. is recruiting an Accounts Senior to help deliver top-tier service to our growing SME and charity client base in Broadstone (BH18), near Poole.
What you'll do
* Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and charities
* Prepare Self Assessment, CT600 and VAT returns, management accounts, budgets & forecasts and proactive tax planning.
* Own a client portfolio, handle queries and build trusted relationships
* Oversee deadlines and keep work flowing on time
* Review colleagues' work, mentor juniors, and meet new/prospective clients
About you
* ACA/ACCA qualified (QBE considered) with 4+ years' UK practice experience
* Confident with Xero, strong Excel, experience with other cloud software and IRIS an advantage.
* Organised, accurate, deadline-driven; clear written & verbal communicator
* Positive team player; comfortable reviewing and coaching others
Tech we use
Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, BrightPay, Microsoft Office 365.
Salary & hours
* £38,000–£50,000 DOE
* Permanent, Mon–Fri, 08:45–17:00 (some flexibility considered), free parking
* Hybrid after qualifying period (typically 1–2 days WFH, role-dependent)
Benefits
* Company pension, 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, staff events
* After qualifying period: Company health insurance option
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person