Accountant

Accountant

Our client are a vibrant, diverse and growing group of professional services companies, who offer accounting and tax services to contractors, freelancers and SME’s. Their sociable team has grown to 70+ people, spread across 3 offices across Hampshire and Dorset with their head office based in Ferndown.

They offer a wealth of opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to be a part of a company that supports professional growth and believes in nurturing their people to help them achieve their maximum potential.

About the job

Within the group, you will work within a smaller team, reporting to a senior Client Director who will support and mentor you as you deliver great service to your client base, by :

Preparing and submitting statutory accounts and corporation tax returns from a variety of both manual records and software

Reviewing client records

Handling inbound queries from clients, and delivering great client service

Meeting or exceeding all targets and KPIs

About you

People and culture are the two most important aspects of the work with our client. They look for super stars in the making to reward well and promote internally. So, if you have the following skills and experience you might be the one for us :

At least one year’s experience within an Accounting firm, or similar

Experience of Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, Xero or Sage

Commercially aware and able to understand the business impact of your role and actions

Self-motivated and proactive with a dedication to giving great client service

A focus on attention to detail and accuracy, confident and willing to learn

Aligned with our core values of putting clients first, thinking big, working as a team and acting with integrity

Salary and benefits

We expect our people to work hard, and in return, we take care of them, offering some excellent staff benefits including :

25 days holiday from day 1 (plus the option to buy and sell holiday)

Private medical cover and death in service cover

Duvet days

Company pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free lunch Friday once a month

A great social calendar with monthly activities, weekends away, weekly pub trips and parties twice a year

Free Financial advice (pensions, mortgages, investments etc)

Financial study support, plus study days off

A structured development plan with a clear career path within the group

Working hours are 9am-5.15pm Monday to Friday and this job is full-time and permanent.

Salary : Between £20,000 – £26,000 per year depending on experience

Place of work will be in their Winchester office, and you must have valid right to work status in the UK.