ACA / ACCA Practice Accountant

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Verwood; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k depending on experience

Permanent position

Flexible working hours

Full-time preferred, with flexibility

Friendly and supportive team

Direct client contact and relationship

Varied workload across accounts

Opportunity to work with Practice Lead

Established Chartered Accountancy Firm

Professional development encouraged

Job summary

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd in Verwood is seeking an ACA/ACCA Practice Accountant to join a well-established Chartered Accountancy Practice. The role offers flexibility around hours and a permanent, full-time position for the right candidate.

You will prepare accounts, work from client records, and liaise with clients while receiving training and support from a Practice Principal. A friendly team and local opportunity enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous UK accountancy practice experience.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Good technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
• Producing accounts from client bookkeeping records and accounting information.
• Posting journals and processing year-end adjustments.
• Preparing and maintaining electronic working papers.
• Using Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Discussing accounts with clients and assisting with sign-off.
• Supporting corporation tax work and computations where required.
• Assisting with general accounts and compliance work across the client portfolio.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client deadlines are met.

Skills

UK accountancy practice experience

Statutory accounts preparation

Client relationship skills

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

ACA/ACCA Practice Accountant

£45,000 DOE Permanent Verwood, Dorset Flexible Hours

Looking for a friendly accountancy practice where your experience will be valued?

Whether you're ACA or ACCA part-qualified, recently qualified, or an experienced Practice Accountant seeking a local opportunity with greater flexibility, this could be the perfect next step.

Our client is a well-established Chartered Accountancy Practice in Verwood with a loyal portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients. They are looking to recruit an ACA or ACCA Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant to join their friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a varied role, build strong client relationships and work closely with an experienced Practice Principal within a professional yet approachable environment.

The practice ideally seeks someone on a full-time basis; however, flexibility around working hours and days can be discussed for the right candidate.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on position working with a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients.

You will be involved in preparing accounts, working from client bookkeeping records, liaising directly with clients and helping ensure accounts are completed accurately and on time.Working closely with the Practice Principal and wider team, you will have the opportunity to manage your own workload while receiving training/support whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses and SME clients
• Producing accounts from client bookkeeping records and accounting information
• Posting journals and processing year-end adjustments
• Preparing and maintaining electronic working papers
• Using accounting software including Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Discussing accounts with clients and assisting with the sign-off process
• Supporting corporation tax work and computations where required
• Assisting with general accounts and compliance work across the client portfolio
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client deadlines are met

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience levels, provided you have previous UK accountancy practice experience.

You may be:

• ACA or ACCA Part-Qualified with strong practical experience
• Recently ACA or ACCA Qualified
• A minimum of 2/3 years experienced in Practice
• An experienced Practice Accountant looking for a long-term opportunity within a smaller firm
• Seeking a role closer to home that offers greater flexibility and work-life balance

Essential Requirements

• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SME clients
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage your own workload independently
• Good technical accounting knowledge
• Professional and approachable manner

Desirable Experience but not essential

• Corporation tax experience
• Sage, Xero or QuickBooks knowledge
• Experience using accounts production software

Please note that previous UK accountancy practice experience is essential. This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience has been gained solely within industry.

What's on Offer?

1. Salary circa £45,000 depending on experience
2. Permanent position
3. Flexible working hours
4. Full-time preferred, with flexibility available for the right person
5. Friendly and supportive team environment
6. Direct client contact and relationship management
7. Varied workload across accounts and compliance
8. Opportunity to work closely with the Practice Principal
9. Established Chartered Accountancy Practice with an excellent local reputation
10. Supportive environment where professional development is encouraged

Location

Based in Verwood, Dorset, this role is easily accessible from Ringwood, Ferndown, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Fordingbridge and the surrounding areas.

If you're currently commuting further afield and would like to work closer to home without compromising on career development or job satisfaction, this could be an excellent opportunity.