Accounts Senior

Bristol Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • Growing practice with a ready‑made portfolio and clear progression.
  • 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

  • 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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

What's on 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!

Contact
Esmae Talbot-Lewis
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6977845
Phone number
+441179065133

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Other
Sector
Business Services
Location
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Esmae Talbot-Lewis
Consultant phone
+441179065133
Job reference
JN-032026-6977845