Accounts Senior Associate

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Accounts Location Bristol Employment  type

Full-time Closing date
31/12/2026

Description We are seeking an ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified (or qualified by experience) Accounts Senior Associate/ Assistant Manager who will be responsible for a broad range of clients, including partnerships, trusts, sole traders and companies covering various activities, such as Landed Estates, agriculture, manufacturing, property development and rental and consultancy services, to name but a few.

The Role The work is varied and ranges from typical year end compliance through to ad-hoc advisory and project work. The client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts and smaller private charities. The role is permanent and would suit an AAT, ACCA/ACA accountant with Farming & Estates experience who is seeking to consolidate their knowledge of accounts, compliance and trusts, and take it to the next level by building on their advisory, client management and supervisory skills.

The candidate would be responsible for working on a variety of clients’ affairs, and the role would include (but is not limited to) the following key elements, within agreed deadlines:
Experience in Farming & Estates is essential

Preparation of year-end financial statements Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects Review of work prepared by other members of the team Assisting managers with looking after a large portfolio of accounts and bookkeeping clients

Assisting clients with VAT and bookkeeping queries, including set up and support on accounting systems

Training and supporting others in the office

Work planning and annual timetabling Billing and financial management Cross-departmental communication Building and maintaining client relationships

Experience of preparing year end accounts using accounts production software such as CCH or an equivalent is also required. The Team You will be part of the Accounts and Trust team in our Bristol office, which is a friendly and supportive team consisting of 24 people, from trainees to Director. The team work with all partners within the office, and firmwide, on a variety of tasks including statutory accounts preparation and ad-hoc advisory work.

There is a real focus on development within the team, with the aim being for staff to develop their careers long term within the firm. Alongside a commitment to client service, and excellence in their work, there is a willingness to help each other and succeed as a team.

The Office Our Bristol office provides a full range of accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, tax, and VAT services to businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally. Our staff regularly collaborate with colleagues in our national offices to ensure seamless service delivery to clients, no matter where they are located. The Bristol office offers a small office feel within the larger Saffery family of around 1200 people.

Our Bristol office is home to 8 partners and more than 125 members of staff.

You Preferably ACA/ACCA or AAT qualified with some prior experience of working in practice. Strong numeracy and analytical skills, along with the ability to learn quickly. A good knowledge of Excel and Word is essential. Understanding of accounting systems including Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Key Prime, Farmplan as well as CCH AP would be advantageous.

Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to organise your own workload. Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients. Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on multiple jobs at once Ability to work in a pressured environment

Proactive nature and enjoys working as part of a team.

Reward and Benefits A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4).Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.

Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.

About us Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest…