Audit Senior - Bristol

A well-established, award-winning, charity-specialist accountancy practice in Bristol is seeking an ACA/ACCA Qualified Audit Senior or Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

The firm provides audit and accountancy services to over 250 charities and non-profit organisations across the UK and continues to expand due to the high demand for ethical, high-quality service. This role offers the opportunity to apply your audit expertise in a values-driven environment with excellent flexibility, generous benefits, and clear progression pathways.

The Role:
As a Senior Associate, you’ll become a key member of the team, delivering audit, advisory, and accounting services to a wide range of clients, from landed estates and charities to owner-managed businesses and FCA-regulated entities. You will: Lead audits for a varied portfolio of charities and non-profit organisation.
Prepare and review statutory accounts, ideally including charity accounts under the Charity SORP
Act as a main point of contact for clients, delivering clear and professional communications
Manage deadlines and multiple priorities with strong organisational skills
Provide mentoring, training, and support to junior team members
Contribute to the firm’s continued success through high-quality client service
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge relevant to charity audit and reporting
Uphold the firm’s ethos of ethical service and long-term client relationshipsThe Ideal Candidate: ACA/ACCA-qualified Audit Senior or Assistant Manager with experience in a small or mid-tier accountancy firmIdeally experienced in charity audit and preparation of accounts under the Charity SORP
Passionate about the charity and non-profit sector
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build lasting client relationships
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to manage competing priorities
Comfortable developing and mentoring junior colleagues
Looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and be genuinely valued

What’s On Offer Salary
£43,000–£46,000 (DOE)
Annual discretionary performance bonus (up to 10% of salary)
Universal Christmas bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (core hours are 10-4)
Flexible working hours (core: 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00)
Hybrid working model (typically 3 days a week in the office)
Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
Private Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan

For further details about this opportunity in Bristol, please contact Hannah Dolan at Clark Wood: /

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