1. Growing practice with a ready‑made portfolio and clear progression.
2. Autonomous, senior‑level work within a supportive team.
About Our Client
This organisation is a well-established, medium-sized firm within the professional services industry. They are known for their commitment to delivering high-quality accounting and financial services to a diverse client base.
Job Description
3. Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance through to completion, including more complex assignments involving medium‑sized businesses and group company structures.
4. Manage a dedicated portfolio of approximately 40-50 companies, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant delivery of all accounting work.
Work confidently across core technical areas, including:
5. VAT (particularly issues arising in growing, multi‑entity and construction‑related businesses)
6. CIS (understanding deductions, contractor/subcontractor mechanisms and scheme application)
7. Capital allowances, including treatment of asset purchases and relevant property‑related claims
8. PAYE considerations as they arise within accounts preparation
9. Review financial data and accounting records, identifying potential anomalies or technical issues and escalating where required.
10. Run assignments autonomously from start to finish, maintaining appropriate client communication and ensuring high-quality output throughout the process.
11. Collaborate closely with an experienced Manager who will provide oversight and support, while enabling you to work independently day‑to‑day.
12. Contribute positively to a modern and collaborative working environment, supporting the wider team as the firm continues its strong growth trajectory.
The Successful Applicant
13. Extensive experience within accountancy practice, ideally gained in a similar‑sized firm, with a long‑term career dedicated to practice-based work.
14. A minimum of 10 years' proven experience preparing full sets of statutory account.
15. Strong ability to identify issues across VAT, CIS and capital allowances, with the judgement to escalate matters appropriately (technical resolution not essential).
16. Confident in independently preparing accounts from trial balance through to completion, including assignments involving group companies.
17. Reliable, detail‑focused and capable of running jobs autonomously without close supervision.
18. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to spot anomalies or areas requiring deeper technical review.
19. Professional and clear communicator, able to liaise with clients where needed as part of delivering completed assignments.
20. A collaborative team player who will integrate well into a friendly, supportive and hard‑working practice environment.
21. Practical experience, capability and attitude are what matter most.
Open to individuals who are:
22. progressing through their practice career and ready for a step up, or
23. operating at Manager level but seeking a more technically focused role without people-management.
What's on Offer
24. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
25. Supportive and collaborative company culture in a medium-sized firm.
26. Office location in the vibrant city of Bristol.
27. Additional benefits to be confirmed.
If you are an experienced Accounts Senior looking to advance your career, apply now!