Practice Accountant
7 days ago
Bristol
Senior Accountant – Practice | £40,000–£55,000 | East Bristol Future Director / Partner Opportunity Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a long-term role with genuine progression? Do you enjoy being an all-rounder, working closely with clients, and taking real ownership of your work? We’re working exclusively with a well-established, friendly independent practice in Bristol that is looking to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a pivotal hire for the firm and offers a clear pathway to directorship and, ultimately, partnership / succession, as the current Practice Director plans to gradually step back over time. About the Firm The practice supports a wide range of clients - including sole traders, landlords, engineering firms, hospitality businesses, charities, and micro-companies - offering services across payroll, VAT, tax returns, year-end accounts, and company compliance. You’ll be joining a small, supportive team consisting of the Practice Director, a full-time AAT-qualified accountant, and a part-time bookkeeper. With over 500 clients and a steady influx of work, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact. The Role We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take responsibility for: • Preparing year-end accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and compliance work, • Reviewing the work of junior staff, • Managing client queries and providing high-quality advice, • Supporting practice administration when required, • Helping streamline workflows and ensure high levels of accuracy What We’re Looking For • Experience in accountancy practice (small firm experience is a strong advantage), • Strong compliance background and excellent attention to detail, • Confident reviewing junior team members’ work, • Comfortable managing a varied client portfolio, • A proactive, dependable, “all-rounder” mindset Salary & Benefits • £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience, • Genuine long-term progression to Director/Partner, • Supportive, close-knit team, • Broad, varied workload If you’re looking for a long-term role with real progression and the chance to make your mark, please apply online, and we’ll be in touch.