Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Ferndown, Dorset Up to £30,000 DOE
Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:15pm Full-time, Permanent

You ve built a foundation in accountancy. Now you re ready for more.

More variety, more client contact and the opportunity to develop your skills with a practice that supports your progression.

We re recruiting for an established and growing accountancy practice in Ferndown, where you ll work closely with a Client Director, support a varied portfolio of clients and build your confidence across accounts preparation and tax.

With professional study support, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and genuine development opportunities, this is a chance to take your next step within a supportive team.

You ll get to know the businesses behind the numbers, building client relationships while helping deliver an accurate, timely and professional accounting service.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Preparing and submitting VAT and Corporation Tax Returns.
• Working with accounting software and manual records.
• Reviewing financial information for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Handling client queries by telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
• Following up on outstanding information and keeping records up to date.
• Working alongside colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards.

You already have experience within accountancy practice and enjoy combining attention to detail with a helpful, client-focused approach.

We d love to hear from you if you have:

• Ideally, at least one year s accountancy practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts, VAT returns and/or Corporation Tax Returns.
• Confidence using accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking directly with clients.
• The enthusiasm to learn, develop and take on greater responsibility.

You don t need to have every qualification completed to take your next step. Whether you re AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or currently studying, your relevant experience and willingness to develop are what we want to hear about.

• Up to £30,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Study support towards professional qualifications.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Company pension.
• Free financial advice covering pensions, mortgages and investments.
• Discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Staff incentives, regular social events and company activities.
• Breakfast and monthly team lunches.

If you re an Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, Accounts Semi-Senior or Practice Accountant ready to build on your experience, we d love to talk.

Interested in finding out more? Send your CV to Gemma at (url removed) for a confidential conversation about your next move.