Accounts Senior – Bristol

Accounts Senior - Bristol

Ref: 523Wednesday 26 August 2026

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Accounts Senior – Bristol

Bristol | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Keywords: Accounts Senior, Practice Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Audit Senior, Accountancy Practice, Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, Bookkeeping, ACA, ACCA, AAT, Bristol

We're recruiting an Accounts Senior for a leading accountancy practice in Bristol, working with a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior or Practice Accountant looking for a varied role covering accounts preparation, tax, VAT, bookkeeping and advisory work, with strong opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare year-end statutory accounts
  • Prepare corporation tax and personal tax computations
  • Prepare and review VAT returns
  • Produce management accounts, forecasts and financial projections
  • Complete bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
  • Analyse financial information and provide commercial insight
  • Manage client work against budgets and deadlines
  • Build strong, long-term client relationships
  • Liaise with HMRC and other professional advisers
  • Support and supervise 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 and tax
  • Experience with VAT and bookkeeping
  • Strong Excel and accounting software skills
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Organised with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, commercial and client-focused

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
  • Exposure to accounts, tax and advisory work
  • Training and professional development
  • Clear career progression
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Location

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

Apply today for a confidential discussion with Jack Wood on 07817 796391 or jack@oscar-wood.co.uk.

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