About Kennedy Legg
Kennedy Legg is a well-established accountancy practice based in Dorchester. We act for a broad range of owner-managed businesses, property clients, professional services and charities.
We are committed to delivering high-quality compliance work alongside practical, commercially focused advice. Accuracy, efficiency and strong client service are central to how we operate.
The Role
We are seeking a Part-Qualified ACCA or Qualified by Experience Accountant to join our team.
This is a technically focused role within a busy practice environment. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for preparing statutory accounts and supporting tax compliance work to a high standard, working closely with senior team members.
The role would suit someone with solid practice experience who is confident preparing accounts independently and enjoys producing accurate, well-structured work.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Preparation
* Prepare year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders (FRS 102 / FRS 105).
* Prepare management accounts where required.
* Ensure working papers are complete, accurate and professionally presented.
* Liaise with senior team members to finalise assignments.
Tax & Compliance
* Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600 submissions.
* Prepare VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements.
* Assist with personal tax return preparation where required.
* Support Companies House filings and statutory deadlines.
Technical & Systems
* Review client bookkeeping and post necessary adjustments.
* Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
* Work confidently with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
* Ensure assignments are completed in accordance with internal procedures and UK accounting standards.
Skills & Experience
* Part-Qualified ACCA or Qualified by Experience.
* Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
* Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and statutory accounts preparation.
* Working knowledge of VAT and corporation tax compliance.
* Confident using cloud accounting software and Excel.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Professional and reliable approach to work.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with performance-based reviews.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Flexitime arrangements.
* Company pension scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Work Location: In person (Dorchester)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person