Practice Accountant - Dorchester

Hays Senior Finance; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Dorchester seeks a Qualified Senior Accountant (ACA/ACCA). In this hands-on role, you will manage diverse client portfolios, ensure strong client relationships, and enjoy autonomy. This position offers a competitive salary, supportive team culture, and a balance between work and personal life.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive, professional team culture

Real autonomy and variety

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• Solid experience in a similar practice-based role expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a Partner on a diverse client portfolio.
• Review and prepare accounts with minimal staff management.
• Take ownership of client relationships and service delivery.

Skills

Proactive

Self-motivated

Technical skills

Client-first mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Join a long-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants that has been serving Dorset's business community for over 100 years. With a strong reputation and a diverse client base, particularly in rural enterprises, this firm combines tradition with forward-thinking service.

We're looking for a Qualified Senior Accountant (ACA/ACCA) to work closely with a Partner, supporting a varied portfolio and playing a key role in client relationship management. This is a hands-on role with scope to shape your day-to-day work and make a real difference to clients.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating directly with a Partner on a diverse client portfolio
• Reviewing and preparing accounts, with minimal staff management
• Taking ownership of client relationships and service delivery
• Option to take on significant tax work, if of interest
• Working independently while contributing to a close-knit team

What we're looking for:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong academic background
• Solid experience in a similar practice-based role
• Proactive, self-motivated, and confident in managing your own workload
• Strong technical skills and a client-first mindset

What's on offer:

• A respected firm with deep local roots and a loyal client base
• A role offering real autonomy and variety
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive, professional team culture

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply now or contact Lorna Pilling on 07900 224915 for a confidential discussion.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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