Accounts Senior – Bristol

Appcast; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Appcast seeks an Accounts Senior in Bristol for a varied practice role with exposure to statutory and management accounts, tax and VAT. The position offers hybrid working and a clear path for career progression within a supportive team.

You will work with diverse SME and individual clients, supervise junior staff, and develop technical skills through professional training and development opportunities. Strong UK accounting knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in AAT, ACCA or ACA or currently studying.
• Previous accountancy practice experience.
• Strong accounts preparation experience.
• Good knowledge of UK accounts, tax and VAT.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent client communication and relationship skills.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, professional and commercially aware.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare management accounts, forecasts and financial projections.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Complete bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Analyse financial information and provide commercial insight.
• Manage jobs against budgets and deadlines.
• Liaise directly with clients and internal teams.
• Identify technical issues and provide practical solutions.
• Supervise, support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Excel skills

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT/ACCA/ACA qualified or studying

Part-qualified or studying

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Accounts Senior – BristolBristol | Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + BenefitsKeywords:

Accounts Senior, Accounts Assistant, Practice Accountant, Accountant, Accountancy Practice, Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts, Tax Returns, Corporation Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, ACA, ACCA, AAT, BristolWe're recruiting an Accounts Senior to join a leading accountancy practice in Bristol. This is a varied accounts and business advisory role, working with a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients. The role is ideal for an experienced Accounts Senior or Practice Accountant looking for greater responsibility, client exposure and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Prepare management accounts, forecasts and financial projections
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations
• Prepare VAT returns
• Complete bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
• Analyse financial information and provide commercial insight
• Manage jobs against budgets and deadlines
• Liaise directly with clients and internal teams
• Identify technical issues and provide practical solutions
• Supervise, support and mentor junior team members

About You

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or studying
• Previous accountancy practice experience
• Strong accounts preparation experience
• Good knowledge of UK accounts, tax and VAT
• Experience using accounting and tax software
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proactive, professional and commercially aware
• Confident working independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Full-time or part-time working options
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Varied SME and individual client portfolio
• Accounts, tax, VAT and advisory exposure
• Opportunity to supervise and develop junior staff
• Professional training and development
• Clear career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

Location

LocationBristol, commutable from Bath, Keynsham, Portishead, Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare, Yate, Thornbury and surrounding areas.