Senior Accountant - hybrid (5 days in 4 available or 9/fortnight)

Accounts Semi Senior

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus & Benefits

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their central Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or  finalist / QBE accountant looking to take on an opportunity to manage their own portfolio of clients with exposure to a broad range of clients and accounting assignments within a supportive general practice environment.

Part of a wider group, the firm combines the stability and resources of a larger organisation with the friendly, collaborative culture of a family practice. The business continues to grow and offers excellent long-term career prospects for ambitious individuals as well as a fantastic work-life balance with great flexibility around working hours.

Role 

 The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of clients, providing a proactive and high-quality service across accounts, taxation, and advisory matters. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to build long-term client relationships.The Senior Accountant will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of SMEs, limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders, acting as a trusted adviser while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely advice and support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value.

Accounts Preparation

• Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, FRS102, and FRS105 requirements.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Liaise with clients to resolve technical and accounting queries.

Tax Compliance

• Review corporation tax returns and computations.
• Review personal tax returns for directors, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and discuss recommendations with clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation.

Advisory Services

• Support clients with management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide business and financial advice to help clients achieve their objectives.
• Support directors and partners with specialist projects and consultancy assignments.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop junior accountants and trainees.
• Review work and ensure compliance with firm standards.

Person Specification

• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist or QBE
• Strong background working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Excellent knowledge of accounts preparation a
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of junior staff.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service.

BENEFITS

-Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

-core hours 10-3

-28 days holiday + BH

-Opportunity to work condensed hours 5 days in 4 or 10 in 9

-Laid back, relaxed office - dog friendly

-Additional bonus for new clients/ cross selling

-Staff parties / events / monthly draws