Assistant Accountant - Shaftesbury

Assistant Accountant

Dorset / Hampshire Border
Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

I am delighted to be working with a progressive and forward-thinking independent accountancy practice who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that goes beyond traditional compliance work and genuinely partners with clients to support business growth and improvement.

The Role

You will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and will be involved in:

• Preparation of statutory accounts

• Bookkeeping and work from incomplete records

• Supporting with tax and compliance matters

• Liaising directly with clients in a professional and approachable manner

• Identifying process improvements and contributing ideas

• Taking ownership of your workload and delivering high-quality work

This role would suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and enjoys seeing tasks through to completion.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience within an accountancy practice

• AAT / ACA / ACCA studying, qualified, or QBE

• Confident working with accounting software and HMRC processes

• Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence

• Proactive, organised and comfortable taking initiative

• Able to work primarily office-based, with flexibility available

The Firm

This is a modern and values-led firm that places strong emphasis on:

• Collaboration and team culture

• Continuous improvement and innovation

• Supporting both clients and staff development

• Open communication and transparency

Benefits Include

• Private medical insurance (with option to add family members)

• Group life cover

• Flexible working arrangements

• Free onsite parking

• Supportive, close-knit team environment

• Genuine career development opportunities

Full-time preferred, however strong part-time candidates will also be considered.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch directly.

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