Practice Accountant

Autograph Recruitment; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy and sell holiday

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is assisting a growing accountancy practice in Ferndown to recruit a Practice Accountant. The role focuses on delivering high-quality accounts and tax services while building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with VAT and statutory requirements.

You will manage a varied portfolio of clients, review financial records, and support senior staff. ACA/ACCA/AAT Level 4 or equivalent is required, with at least two years’ practice experience, plus strong software

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualification/studies.
• Previous accountancy practice experience.
• At least two years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax work.
• Knowledge of VAT returns and corporation tax.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A strong team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Preparing statutory accounts.
• Preparing corporation tax returns.
• Reviewing client financial records for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Managing day-to-day client queries and requests.
• Communicating professionally with clients by telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
• Managing internal and external email queries.
• Maintaining accurate internal records and processes.
• Following up with clients to obtain information and documentation.
• Working towards defined performance targets and KPIs.
• Providing a high level of customer service at all times.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/AAT Level 4

Accountancy practice experience

VAT knowledge

Corporate tax knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

MS Office (Outlook)

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Time management

Education

ACA, ACCA or AAT Level 4

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Practice Accountant

Location: Ferndown
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Company

We are working with a growing and well-established accountancy practice in Ferndown, who are looking to recruit a Practice Accountant to join their busy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

The successful candidate will ideally be ACA, ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualified, either part or fully qualified, with previous experience working within an accountancy practice.

You will manage a varied portfolio of clients and be responsible for delivering a high-quality accounts and tax service, while building strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.

• Preparing statutory accounts.

• Preparing corporation tax returns.

• Reviewing client financial records for accuracy, completeness and compliance.

• Managing day-to-day client queries and requests.

• Communicating professionally with clients by telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.

• Managing internal and external email queries.

• Maintaining accurate internal records and processes.

• Following up with clients to obtain information and documentation.

• Working towards defined performance targets and KPIs.

• Providing a high level of customer service at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualification/studies.

• Previous accountancy practice experience.

• At least two year's experience within an accountancy practice

• Experience preparing accounts and tax work.

• Knowledge of VAT returns and corporation tax.

• Experience using accounting software.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• A willingness to learn and develop.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage deadlines.

• A strong team-focused approach.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience.

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

• Option to buy and sell holiday.

• Study support.

• Company pension scheme.

Working hours: 9.00am 5.15pm, Monday to Friday.

This is a great opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or AAT Level 4 practice accountant looking for their next step within a growing accountancy firm.