Accountant Part Qualified

Location: Poole

Salary: £23,000 – £30,000 DOE

We are looking for an experienced part ACCA / qualified accounts professional, to join a very busy, growing practice with a head office in the Poole area. If you aren't qualified then you will be 1 sitting away from it.

The successful candidate will ideally have worked in a practice environment previously and be comfortable preparing Limited Company accounts. Experience of working as part of a busy team is essential as our client has a friendly, team focused culture. be either part qualified or qualified, with experience of managing their own client base, within a practice environment.

The role will be varied and expand as the candidate gains confidence and experience in the team. Duties will involve:

• Preparing limited company accounts
• Preparing tax returns as well as Director’s personal tax returns (Previous, basic tax experience would be ideal, but is not essential as training will be provided)
• Taking responsibility for some management accounts to enhance relationships with clients.
• Providing reports to clients and Directors
• Handling client queries over the phone and on email, in a professional manner
• Covering off any other duties as reasonably required
• Working as part of the team dealing with additional accounts administration to ensure the smooth running of the team.

Person Specification

• Previous practice experience required, although in house training and support will be given
• Experience with accounting packages
• Proactive approach to work with excellent attention to detail
• High level numeracy and literacy
• Customer focused with a professional manner
• Team work is essential in this role as you will share some clients with other internal departments in some instances where they utilise the firm for other services (eg: Bookkeeping)

Previous tax experience would be ideal, but is not essential as training and support will be given. The successful candidate will be reporting to a fully qualified accountant and working in a team of other part qualified / qualified accounts staff, so ongoing training and development is offered. This role encourages candidates who are looking for a route to progressing their career.

Contact us now for further information