Practice Accountant - Dorchester
Employer Location England, Dorchester, Dorset Salary - per annum + £Competitive + Benefits Closing date 3 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Join a long-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants that has been serving Dorset's business community for over 100 years. With a strong reputation and a diverse client base, particularly in rural enterprises, this firm combines tradition with forward-thinking service.
We're looking for a Qualified Senior Accountant (ACA/ACCA) to work closely with a Partner, supporting a varied portfolio and playing a key role in client relationship management. This is a hands-on role with scope to shape your day-to-day work and make a real difference to clients.
What you'll be doing:
1. Collaborating directly with a Partner on a diverse client portfolio
2. Reviewing and preparing accounts, with minimal staff management
3. Taking ownership of client relationships and service delivery
4. Option to take on significant tax work, if of interest
5. Working independently while contributing to a close-knit team
What we're looking for:
6. ACA or ACCA qualified with strong academic background
7. Solid experience in a similar practice-based role
8. Proactive, self-motivated, and confident in managing your own workload
9. Strong technical skills and a client-first mindset
What's on offer:
10. A respected firm with deep local roots and a loyal client base
11. A role offering real autonomy and variety
12. Competitive salary and benefits
13. Supportive, professional team culture
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply now or contact Lorna Pilling on 07900 224915 for a confidential discussion.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
14. Corporate Governance
15. Credit Control
16. Part-Qualified Accountant
17. Payroll
18. Public Practice Accounting
19. Public Services Accounting
20. Senior Finance – Qualified
21. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
22. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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