Practice Accountant

Reed; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Close-knit team

Varied workload

Job summary

Reed seeks an experienced Senior Accountant for its Bristol practice, with a clear path to Director/Partner as the firm evolves. You will be hands-on, guide junior staff, and manage a varied client portfolio, ensuring accuracy and high-quality service in a supportive team.

The role provides ownership of core accounting work, a strong progression plan, and a close-knit environment where every client receives diligent, proactive advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice, small firm experience preferred.
• Strong compliance background and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to review junior team members' work and manage a diverse client portfolio.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA; eager to progress into senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and compliance work.
• Review the work of junior staff.
• Manage client queries and provide high-quality advice.
• Support practice administration and streamline workflows.
• Gradually taking over key responsibilities as part of succession planning.

Skills

Compliance background

Attention to detail

Reviewing junior staff

Client management

All-rounder mindset

Leadership potential

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Senior Accountant - Practice £45,000-£55,000 North East Bristol

Future Director / Partner Opportunity

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a long-term role with genuine progression?

Do you enjoy being an all-rounder, working closely with clients, and taking real ownership of your work?

We're working exclusively with a well-established, friendly independent practice in Bristol that is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a pivotal hire for the firm and offers a clear pathway to directorship and, ultimately, partnership / succession, as the current Practice Director plans to gradually step back over time.

About the Firm

The practice supports a wide range of clients - including sole traders, landlords, engineering firms, hospitality businesses, charities, and micro-companies - offering services across payroll, VAT, tax returns, year-end accounts, and company compliance.

You'll be joining a small, supportive team consisting of the Practice Director, a full-time AAT-qualified accountant, and a part-time bookkeeper. With over 500 clients and a steady influx of work, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact.

The Role

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take responsibility for:

• Preparing year-end accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and compliance work
• Reviewing the work of junior staff
• Managing client queries and providing high-quality advice
• Supporting practice administration when required
• Helping streamline workflows and ensure high levels of accuracy
• Gradually taking over key responsibilities as part of a planned succession pathway

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a smaller practice environment, and takes real pride in getting the fundamentals right.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in accountancy practice (small firm experience is a strong advantage)
• Strong compliance background and excellent attention to detail
• Confident reviewing junior team members' work
• Comfortable managing a varied client portfolio
• A proactive, dependable, \"all-rounder\" mindset
• Someone excited by the chance to grow into a senior leadership role over time

If you're qualified (ACA/ACCA) and looking for that next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
• Genuine long-term progression to Director/Partner
• Supportive, close-knit team
• Broad, varied workload
• Opportunity to help shape the future of the practice