Senior Practice Accountant

Hays PLC; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent firm in Dorchester is seeking a Senior Practice Accountant to manage client portfolios and deliver high-quality services. Ideal candidates will have ACA, ACCA, or QBE qualifications and a background in UK practice. This role offers a collaborative team culture and real autonomy for experienced accountants.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Autonomy to make an impact

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA, or QBE with recent relevant experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients and deliver compliance services.
• Review work from colleagues and maintain client relationships.
• Play a key role in advisory services.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Initiative

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified, or QBE with relevant experience

Job description

Senior Practice Accountant - Dorchester | ACA/ACCA or QBE | Independent Firm

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

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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