Accountant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Study support

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is pleased to recruit an Accountant for a well-established firm in Wimborne Minster. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and involves joining a growing finance team.

You will handle financial reporting for a varied client portfolio and take ownership of service charge accounting duties. Working alongside experienced property and finance specialists, you will apply your technical knowledge in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be actively studying towards one)
• Previous experience within an accounting or financial reporting role
• Practice or property accounting experience would be advantageous but isn't essential
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise your workload effectively
• Strong communication skills with confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial reporting for a diverse client portfolio
• Produce year-end statutory and client accounts
• Prepare interim financial reports and support regular reporting requirements
• Assist with budgets alongside operational teams
• Complete reconciliations and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date
• Support onboarding of new client portfolios and validate financial information
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and finance projects as required

Job description

Sheridan Maine is pleased to recruit an Accountant for a well-established firm in Wimborne Minster. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and involves joining a growing finance team. You will handle financial reporting for a varied client portfolio and take ownership of service charge accounting duties. Working alongside experienced property and finance specialists, you will apply your technical knowledge in a supportive setting. The role suits a professional with solid accounting experience, whether from a service charge background or another sector, and provides clear scope for long-term career progression within a collaborative team.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and established organisation to recruit an Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. You'll gain exposure to a varied client portfolio, take ownership of financial reporting responsibilities, and work alongside experienced property and finance professionals who are committed to delivering an exceptional service. Whether you're already experienced in service charge accounting or looking to apply your accounting knowledge in a specialist sector, this role offers genuine long-term career development.

The Role

Working within a busy client accounting team, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining high standards of client service across a diverse portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end statutory and client accounts
• Producing interim financial reports and supporting regular reporting requirements
• Assisting with the preparation and review of budgets alongside operational teams
• Completing reconciliations and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date
• Supporting the onboarding of new client portfolios and validating financial information
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Assisting with ad hoc reporting and finance projects as required

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be actively studying towards one)
• Previous experience within an accounting or financial reporting role
• Practice or property accounting experience would be advantageous but isn't essential
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise your workload effectively
• Strong communication skills with confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and study support (where applicable)
• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

If you're looking to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.