Senior Accountant

Citadel Source are pleased to be partnering with a well-established and growing services business in Bristol, currently looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with recent UK accountancy practice experience who is looking to further their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you're an ambitious Semi-Senior ready for the next step or an experienced Senior Accountant seeking a varied client-facing role, this position offers genuine progression and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Preparing statutory accounts for limited company clients; Preparing Corporation Tax returns and computations; Preparing Personal Tax returns; Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries; Preparing and submitting accounts to Companies House; Supporting clients with general accounting and taxation queries; Managing your own portfolio of clients and ensuring deadlines are met; Reviewing accounts and tax work completed by junior team members (Senior level); Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to junior colleagues; Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice; Previous UK practice experience is essential; Part-qualified ACA or ACCA as a minimum; Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies; Experience preparing Corporation Tax returns; Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (ideally Xero); Strong attention to detail and organisational skills; Excellent communication and client relationship skills; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

Nice to have

Newly qualified ACA or ACCA; Experience reviewing work completed by junior team members; Experience using TaxCalc or similar accounts and tax software

Benefits

Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development; Ongoing training and support; Friendly, supportive and collaborative team; Modern Bristol office; Regular social events and team activities