Assistant Accountant
Dorset / Hampshire Border
Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
I am delighted to be working with a progressive and forward-thinking independent accountancy practice who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that goes beyond traditional compliance work and genuinely partners with clients to support business growth and improvement.
The Role
You will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and will be involved in:
* Preparation of statutory accounts
* Bookkeeping and work from incomplete records
* Supporting with tax and compliance matters
* Liaising directly with clients in a professional and approachable manner
* Identifying process improvements and contributing ideas
* Taking ownership of your workload and delivering high-quality work
This role would suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and enjoys seeing tasks through to completion.
The Ideal Candidate
* Ideally 2+ years experience within an accountancy practice
* AAT / ACA / ACCA studying, qualified, or QBE
* Confident working with accounting software and HMRC processes
* Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence
* Proactive, organised and comfortable taking initiative
* Able to work primarily office-based, with flexibility available
The Firm
* Collaboration and team culture
* Continuous improvement and innovation
* Supporting both clients and staff development
* Open communication and transparency
Benefits Include
* Private medical insurance (with option to add family members)
* Group life cover
* Flexible working arrangements
* Free onsite parkingSupportive, close-knit team environment
* Genuine career development opportunities
Full-time preferred, however strong part-time candidates will also be considered.
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