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.

About you

You are an organised and technically capable accountant with experience working within a UK accountancy practice. You enjoy managing your own client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, and building strong relationships with clients. You have excellent attention to detail, can prioritise your workload effectively, and take pride in delivering a high-quality service. If joining at Senior level, you'll also enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development.

As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

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

What the client is looking for

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

Desirable

Newly qualified ACA or ACCA

Experience reviewing work completed by junior team members

Experience using TaxCalc or similar accounts and tax software

What the client has to offer

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

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

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Harry Harvey at Citadel Source.