Accounts Senior: Advisory & Trusts (Bristol)

Saffery Champness; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Bristol is seeking an ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified Accounts Senior to manage a broad range of clients. This permanent position offers opportunities to prepare financial statements, oversee advisory projects, and enhance client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and experience with accounting systems. The role includes a hybrid working policy and a range of excellent benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance cover

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 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, and CCH AP would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Job description

A leading accounting firm in Bristol is seeking an ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified Accounts Senior to manage a broad range of clients. This permanent position offers opportunities to prepare financial statements, oversee advisory projects, and enhance client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and experience with accounting systems. The role includes a hybrid working policy and a range of excellent benefits.