Accounts Senior

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior to take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key role in a growing, well-established practice.

Client Details

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.

Description

• Prepare statutory accounts from trial balance through to completion, including more complex assignments involving medium-sized businesses and group company structures.
• 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:

• VAT (particularly issues arising in growing, multi-entity and construction-related businesses)
• CIS (understanding deductions, contractor/subcontractor mechanisms and scheme application)
• Capital allowances, including treatment of asset purchases and relevant property-related claims
• PAYE considerations as they arise within accounts preparation

• Review financial data and accounting records, identifying potential anomalies or technical issues and escalating where required.
• Run assignments autonomously from start to finish, maintaining appropriate client communication and ensuring high-quality output throughout the process.
• Collaborate closely with an experienced Manager who will provide oversight and support, while enabling you to work independently day-to-day.
• Contribute positively to a modern and collaborative working environment, supporting the wider team as the firm continues its strong growth trajectory.

Profile

• Extensive experience within accountancy practice, ideally gained in a similar-sized firm, with a long-term career dedicated to practice-based work.
• A minimum of 10 years' proven experience preparing full sets of statutory account.
• Strong ability to identify issues across VAT, CIS and capital allowances, with the judgement to escalate matters appropriately (technical resolution not essential).
• Confident in independently preparing accounts from trial balance through to completion, including assignments involving group companies.
• Reliable, detail-focused and capable of running jobs autonomously without close supervision.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to spot anomalies or areas requiring deeper technical review.
• Professional and clear communicator, able to liaise with clients where needed as part of delivering completed assignments.
• A collaborative team player who will integrate well into a friendly, supportive and hard-working practice environment.
• Practical experience, capability and attitude are what matter most.

Open to individuals who are:

• progressing through their practice career and ready for a step up, or
• operating at Manager level but seeking a more technically focused role without people-management.

Job Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture in a medium-sized firm.
• Office location in the vibrant city of Bristol.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.

If you are an experienced Accounts Senior looking to advance your career, apply now!