Senior Accountant

Albert Goodman; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus flex

Annual salary review

Medicash plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering day

Cinema discounts

GymFlex discounts

Private medical insurance

Electric car/cycle to work

Job summary

Albert Goodman is seeking a Semi Senior or Senior in Bristol to join our Business Services team. The role involves preparing year-end accounts for a variety of clients, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships, and completing tax returns with accuracy and client service focus.

The successful candidate will be part qualified or ACA/ACCA, with 1–2 years of practice experience, and will thrive in a collaborative environment, delivering high-quality service and supporting clients

Qualifications

• AAT/ACA/ACCA part qualified or qualified.
• 1–2 years of practice experience.
• Confident and collaborative team player.
• Excellent people skills and ability to offer outstanding service to clients.
• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year end accounts for a variety of clients including Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Complete tax returns with accuracy and compliance.
• Provide high quality service to clients through effective communication and timely responses.
• Support firm growth with professional client support and collaboration.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Strong communication

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Semi Senior or Senior, Business Services

The role

Are you part qualified or qualified and looking to take the next step in your accounting career? We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated Semi Senior or Senior to join our Business Services team in Bristol.

This role offers an excellent platform to build upon your existing experience, enhance your technical skills, and take on greater responsibility in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Within this role you will prepare year end accounts for a variety of clients, including Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships. You will complete tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance, as well as providing high quality service to clients through effective communication, timely responses and professional support.

There is genuine scope for progression as the firm and team continues to grow.

What we need from you

Ideally you will:

• Be AAT, ACA or ACCA part qualified or qualified


• Have a minimum of 1 to 2 years practice experience


• Be a confident and collaborative team player


• Show excellent people skills and the ability to offer outstanding service to clients


• Have self-motivation and a strong work ethic

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday


• An annual salary review


• A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees


• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app


• An employee assistance programme for you and your family


• One volunteering day per year


• Cinema society discounts


• GymFlex discounts


• Bupa private medical insurance available


• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful.

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.

We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!