Semi Senior / Senior Accountant

Knightwell Recruitment; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Birthday off

Hybrid working

Job summary

Knightwell Recruitment is working with an established accountancy practice in Dorchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Tax Senior. This role offers a varied mix of accounts preparation, tax and client-facing work, with autonomy over your portfolio and workload.

You will review client books, liaise with HMRC, and manage deadlines to deliver high-quality results. Hybrid and full-time, permanent position with salary up to £35,000 DOE, core hours 10am–4pm, pension, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and/or tax returns.
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients.
• ACA, ACCA, AAT or ATT qualified/part-qualified would be advantageous, but qualifications are not essential.
• Experience with VT Final Accounts would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns and calculations.
• Reviewing client books and records.
• Preparing accounts working papers and supporting schedules.
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving queries.
• Liaising with HMRC where required.
• Managing your own portfolio, workload and deadlines.
• Supporting clients with tax queries and planning opportunities.
• Assisting with more complex accounts and tax work where required.

Skills

Client liaison

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT/ATT desirable

Tools

VT Final Accounts

Job description

Accounts & Tax Senior | Up to £35,000 | Hybrid

Dorchester, Dorset

Up to £35,000 DOE

Hybrid & flexible working

Full-time, Permanent

Knightwell Recruitment is working with an established and growing accountancy practice in Dorchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Tax Senior.

This is a varied role offering a good mix of accounts preparation, tax and client-facing work, with plenty of autonomy over your own portfolio and workload.

The role will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns and calculations
• Reviewing client books and records
• Preparing accounts working papers and supporting schedules
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving queries
• Liaising with HMRC where required
• Managing your own portfolio, workload and deadlines
• Supporting clients with tax queries and planning opportunities
• Assisting with more complex accounts and tax work where required

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and/or tax returns
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients
• ACA, ACCA, AAT or ATT qualified/part-qualified would be advantageous, but formal
• qualifications are not essential
• Experience with VT Final Accounts would be beneficial

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working hours with core hours of 10am–4pm
• Company pension
• Birthday off in addition to annual leave

The hybrid pattern includes office attendance on Mondays and Fridays, plus two Wednesdays per month, with home working available on the remaining days.

If you're an experienced Accounts or Tax professional in the Dorchester/Weymouth area and would like to hear more,