Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant

Streets LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training and development

Friendly, supportive team

Modern Bristol office

Regular social events

Job summary

Streets Steele in Bristol is seeking an experienced Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join the Accounts & Tax team. The role focuses on statutory accounts and Corporation Tax for a mixed client base, with senior duties including reviewing junior work and supporting development.

You should bring 2-3 years in UK practice, be part-qualified ACA/ACCA, and have strong attention to detail, organisational and client-facing skills. Hybrid working is available after probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA is required.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and CT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Prepare Corporation Tax returns and computations.
• Prepare Personal Tax returns and liaise with clients.
• Submit accounts to Companies House and meet deadlines.
• Support clients with accounting queries and manage own portfolio.
• Senior role: review work of junior team members and provide feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client-focused

Education

Part-qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Job description

Streets Steele is a growing, forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants based in Bristol and part of the nationally recognised Streets Chartered Accountants group. We pride ourselves on providing proactive advice and outstanding client service to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a wide range of industries.

Our team enjoys a collaborative, supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join our Accounts & Tax team.

The Role

This role will primarily focus on the preparation of statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns for a varied portfolio of limited company clients. For candidates joining at Senior level, the role will also include reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team and supporting their ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies
• Preparation of Corporation Tax returns and computations
• Preparation of Personal Tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Preparing and submitting accounts to Companies House
• Supporting clients with general accounting and taxation queries
• Managing your own client portfolio and meeting deadlines
• Senior role: Reviewing accounts and tax work prepared by junior team members, providing feedback and technical support

About You

Essential

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience working in a similar role within a UK accountancy practice
• Previous UK practice experience is essential
• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA (minimum requirement)
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax returns
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (ideally Xero)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
• Positive, professional and client-focused approach

Desirable

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA (particularly for Senior level applicants)
• Experience reviewing work completed by junior team members
• Experience using TaxCalc (or similar accounts and tax software)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
• Ongoing training and support
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Modern Bristol office
• Regular social events and team activities
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation (subject to business needs)

Please Note Applications will only be considered from candidates with recent UK accountancy practice experience.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Semi-Senior looking to progress their career, or a newly qualified or experienced Senior Accountant seeking a varied role within a growing and modern accountancy practice.