Assistant Accountant

Company: Autograph Recruitment
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Location: Moortown
Job Description:

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

  • 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 parkingSupportive, close-knit team environment
  • Genuine career development opportunities

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

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Posted: June 4th, 2026