At Purple Business and Personal Accountants, we pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable and professional workplace. Our mission is to deliver high-quality accountancy and related services, with a personal touch, ensuring that both our team and our clients feel valued and respected.
We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Accounts Semi Senior to join our team in Poundbury, Dorchester. The ideal candidate will be organised, diligent, and skilled in communicating with both colleagues and clients.
This is a full time position working primarily in the office; hybrid working options are available.
37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, core hours: 10:00 am 4:00 pm.
Immediate start available.
Salary stated is a guide and will be dependent upon experience.
Main responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation of accounts for Companies, Sole Traders, and Partnerships, including tax returns and calculations.
Manage your own workflow to meet company year-end and other client deadlines.
Conduct thorough examination and analysis of client books and records, resolving any queries in collaboration with clients.
Processing and posting figures using VT Final Accounts software
Prepare all underlying schedules (accounts working papers).
Prepare accounts for review by senior staff.
Person Specification:
The successful applicant will:
have a minimum of two years experience in accounts preparation.
be able to demonstrate high abilities in Maths and English.
be a highly motivated, proactive person with good organisation and communication skills as well as the ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
be dynamic with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and able to apply a hands-on approach to their work.
While formal qualifications are not required, being ACCA/ACA part-qualified is advantageous.
Company Benefits: Additional leave
Company pension
Free on-site parking

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