Senior Accountant | Hybrid, Path to Manager

Senior Accountant

A leading accountancy practice in Bristol is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio and support the delivery of high-quality accounts and tax services.

This role is ideal for a practice-trained accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners, gain exposure to advisory work and play an important role in the ongoing success of the firm.

This is a strong opportunity within accountancy jobs in Bristol for candidates seeking progression, responsibility and long-term career development.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Senior Accountant
• Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
• Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, limited companies and partnerships
• Progression: Clear pathway to Manager / Client Manager

If you’re exploring Senior Accountant jobs in Bristol, this role offers excellent scope to progress.

The Role – Senior Accountant

As Senior Accountant, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of work across your client portfolio while supporting workflow and quality control.

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Producing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and responding to queries
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Supporting Managers with workflow planning and deadlines
• Identifying opportunities to add value and support advisory work
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with professional standards

This role offers a balanced mix of technical work, client interaction and team responsibility.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• An experienced Senior Accountant within a UK accountancy practice
  or
• A confident Accounts Senior ready to step into a broader senior role

If you’re searching for Senior Accountant jobs in Bristol or wider accountancy jobs in the South West, this role offers a clear next step.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Have experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• Be confident preparing and reviewing accounts for SMEs
• Have a good understanding of tax compliance
• Enjoy working directly with clients and supporting junior staff
• Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing deadlines
• Be keen to continue progressing within public practice

You’ll join a collaborative and professional Bristol-based accountancy practice with a strong reputation for quality, consistency and long-term client relationships. Senior Accountants are trusted with responsibility and encouraged to contribute ideas and improvements.

Hybrid working and flexibility are supported, helping maintain a healthy work–life balance.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive team culture and approachable leadership
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Exposure to advisory and client-facing work
• Clear progression to Manager / Client Manager
• Long-term career opportunity within public practice

Apply Now – Senior Corporate Tax Manager Job in Bristol

If you’re looking for Senior Accountant jobs in Bristol or accountancy jobs in the South West, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice offering responsibility and progression.

If you’re exploring other accountancy jobs in Bristol, we regularly recruit for practice roles at all levels.

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