Job Title

Semi Senior Accountant / Accounts Assistant – Nationally Ranked Firm of Accountants, Bournemouth Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days per week in the office) | Full Time (35 hours per week)A well-established nationally ranked accountancy firm is looking to appoint a Semi Senior Accountant / Accounts Assistant to join its growing Accounts team in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified accountant who is keen to develop their technical, advisory, and client-facing skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.The RoleThis is a client-facing, fast-paced role with exposure to advisory work and a varied portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, LLPs, trusts and smaller private charities. You will be involved in everything from year-end compliance to ad-hoc project and advisory work, often for high-profile clients.Key responsibilities include:Preparation of year-end financial statementsOwnership of ad-hoc advisory and project workReviewing work prepared by junior team membersWork planning and annual timetablingBilling and financial managementCross-department collaborationBuilding and maintaining strong client relationshipsExperience using accounts production software (e.g. CCH or similar) is required.The role is based from the Bournemouth office, with hybrid working available (minimum two days per week in the office).The Team & EnvironmentYou’ll be part of a well-resourced Accounts team of around 15 people, ranging from trainees to Director level, working closely with Partners and colleagues across the wider firm. The culture is collaborative, supportive and development-focused, with a clear commitment to long-term career progression.The Bournemouth office offers a close-knit office feel while being part of a larger national accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees and a strong international network.About YouAAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCAPrevious experience working within an accountancy practiceStrong numeracy and analytical skillsConfident using Excel and WordWell organised, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlinesComfortable working in a client-facing, pressurised environmentProfessional communicator with a positive, team-focused attitudeHigh attention to detail and strong time management skillsRewards & Benefits35-hour working week (core hours 10am–4pm)Hybrid working policy (minimum 2 days per week in the office)25 days’ annual leaveContributory pension schemeLife assuranceFlexible benefits and family-friendly policiesEligibility for a profit-sharing scheme