Senior Accountant
Salary: £32,500 per year; Commission up to £45,000 OTE.
Location: Wimborne
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a busy, fast‑paced practice environment in Wimborne. This role suits someone who is AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified (part or fully) and confident working within a practice setting.
Role Overview
You will manage a varied portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and ensuring all deadlines and expectations are consistently met. The position offers a blend of client interaction, technical review work, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Client portfolio management — overseeing a range of clients and ensuring service excellence.
- Client service delivery — managing day‑to‑day client needs and maintaining strong relationships.
- New client meetings — attending consultations and preparing accurate quotes.
- Team supervision — training and supporting junior staff across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts production.
- Workflow allocation — booking in jobs and distributing workloads effectively.
- Deadline management — ensuring VAT returns and accounts are filed on time.
- Statutory accounts review — reviewing accounts and corporation tax computations.
- SLA monitoring — tracking internal service levels and reporting performance.
Skills and Experience
- Practice experience — minimum of 3 years within an accountancy practice.
- Client management — at least 1 year of direct client‑facing experience.
- Microsoft Office proficiency — confident using Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Training and mentoring — experience developing junior team members.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Personable communicator — confident liaising with clients at all levels.
- Tax knowledge — strong understanding of core taxes.
- Organised and proactive — able to manage workload independently.
- Team player — supportive, collaborative and willing to assist others.
- Attention to detail — accuracy in all areas of work.
- Comfortable in fast‑paced environments — able to manage multiple priorities.
Senior Accountant in Wimborne Minster employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
