Accounts Senior

Position: Accounts Senior (Permanent)
Step into a pivotal role as an Accounts Senior with a respected and growing accountancy practice based in Dorset. This evolving environment champions a collaborative culture with a small, close-knit team, offering both support and autonomy.

Serving a diverse client portfolio predominantly comprising small businesses and service charge clients, this role is perfect for a motivated accounts professional looking to utilise their expertise across accounts preparation, corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, and client advisory. You’ll engage directly with clients, providing essential support and training, contributing to their ongoing success while developing your own career in a supportive, growing practice.

What will the Accounts Senior role involve?

Preparing accounts across a varied portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Managing personal and corporate tax computations and submissions with confidence
Delivering high-quality bookkeeping services and client support
Leading client training sessions to enhance their financial understanding and processes
Collaborating within a small local team, while receiving support from broader office resources
Supporting both service charge and general practice clients, offering broad exposure
Proactively identifying opportunities to add value and improve client experience and internal process
Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Senior vacancy:

Proven experience in accounts preparation, personal and corporate tax within a general practice setting
Strong bookkeeping skills and familiarity with service charge client accounting
Excellent client-facing communication and training skills – able to build strong relationships
Self-motivated with the ability to manage mixed portfolios and multi-task efficiently
Team player who thrives in smaller teams but can also work independently
Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to continuous professional development
Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Senior:

Business performance-related bonuses
Private medical
Career progression and professional development support
Friendly, supportive company culture that values employee wellbeing
Opportunity to broaden expertise across a diverse client base
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