Accounts Senior – Accountancy Practice

About the role

Our client, a leading South West accountancy practice, is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their established team in Bristol. The role offers flexible hybrid working and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including legal sector businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare year‑end accounts and financial statements for a varied client base.
• Support audit planning, testing and completion activities.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with tax returns and VAT compliance work.
• Carry out bookkeeping tasks and account reconciliations.
• Analyse financial data to support client decisions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Identify issues and provide practical solutions.
• Support and mentor junior team members where required.

Required profile

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified (or part‑qualified) with practice experience.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Confident managing a varied workload across accounts and audit assignments.
• Strong technical accounting skills and good software knowledge.
• Excellent communication with a client‑focused approach.
• Legal sector experience and knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• AAT
• ACA
• ACCA

What we offer

• Competitive salary £28,000‑£35,000 per annum.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise across accounts, audit, tax and advisory.
• Supportive and forward‑thinking environment with potential for career progression.