Accountant (Part Qual)

Autograph Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment in Bournemouth is seeking an Accounts Senior to join a well-established accounting practice. You will work closely with Managers and Directors across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT and client support for owner‑managed businesses.

The role suits a part-qualified ACA/ACCA professional who is actively studying and keen to develop within practice. Salary £30,000–£40,000 DOE plus study support, with an office-based, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to five years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Must be ACA or ACCA part-qualified and actively studying.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts where required.
• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Liaising with clients and building strong relationships.
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and CCH.
• Supporting with year-end accounts and wider client portfolio work.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Education

ACA or ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

CCH

Job description

Accounts Senior

Location: Bournemouth

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 DOE + Study Support

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Bournemouth is looking to recruit an ambitious Accounts Senior to join its friendly and supportive team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a part-qualified ACA or ACCA professional who is actively studying and looking to build a long-term career within practice. The firm is keen to invest in someone who wants to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a varied client portfolio, and progress within the business.

Due to continued growth and an increasing client workload, the successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accounts and supporting the wider team, helping to provide stability while developing into a more senior position over time.

The Role

Working closely with Managers and Directors, you'll manage a varied workload across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, and client support for a broad portfolio of owner‑managed businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to progress within a collaborative, office‑based team where culture and teamwork are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts where required.
• Completing bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients, answering day‑to‑day accounting queries and building strong relationships.
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and CCH.
• Supporting Managers with year‑end accounts and wider client portfolio work.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

About You

• A minimum of two to five years' experience within an accountancy practice (more experience welcomed).
• Be ACA or ACCA part-qualified and actively studying.
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a varied client base.
• Experience with VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Good working knowledge of Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and ideally CCH.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
• A genuine desire to progress within a growing accountancy practice.

What's on Offer

• Salary between £30,000 and £40,000, depending on experience.
• Ongoing ACA/ACCA study support.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, office‑based culture.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
• Long‑term stability and the opportunity to develop your career within a respected and growing practice.

If you're looking for your next step within practice and want to join a firm that values development, teamwork, and long‑term progression, we'd love to hear from you.