Senior Practice Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent firm in Dorset is seeking a Senior Practice Accountant who will work alongside a Partner to deliver exceptional service to clients. This role offers the opportunity to manage client relationships and provide compliance and advisory support in a collaborative environment. If you're ACA or ACCA qualified, or QBE with relevant experience, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Autonomy and visible impact

Supportive environment

Client base rich in rural and agricultural enterprises

Qualifications

• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service.
• Comfortable in a hands-on role with minimal staff management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients.
• Deliver compliance and advisory services.
• Review work from colleagues.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Initiative

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

QBE with recent relevant UK practice experience

Job description

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where your expertise is truly valued? This is a rare opportunity to join a long-established, independent firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, personalised service to clients across Dorset and beyond.

The Role

As a Senior Practice Accountant, you'll work closely with a Partner to manage a varied portfolio of clients. You'll be hands-on in delivering compliance and advisory services, reviewing work from colleagues, and playing a key role in maintaining and growing client relationships.

What You'll Bring

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or QBE with recent, relevant UK practice experience
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service
• Comfortable in a hands-on role with minimal staff management

Why This Firm?

• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• A client base rich in rural and agricultural enterprises
• Real autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact
• A firm that values people, not just numbers

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.

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