Senior or Assistant Manager, Quality, Risk & Compliance in Bristol

We’re seeking a Senior / Assistant Manager to join our internal Quality, Risk & Compliance team. You’ll support teams across the firm with sound decision making, helping colleagues navigate complex or sensitive situations and ensure high-quality work is delivered in line with professional and regulatory standards. This is a distinctive role for a qualified accountant with a curious, proactive mindset who enjoys asking questions, applying professional judgment and working collaboratively. You’ll act as a trusted advisor helping teams balance quality and risk with commercial reality, supporting them to deliver high-quality work to clients. Working within a small supportive team, you’ll play an important role in shaping how Albert Goodman responds to regulatory change and manages reputational risk whilst continuously strengthening our approach to quality. The role is full time and can be based in either our Taunton or Bristol offices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as a trusted adviser to colleagues on quality, risk and compliance matters, such as AML, project work, client due diligence and client contracting.
• Managing and supporting the practice assurance (cold file) review process, helping translate findings into meaningful practical improvements.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of internal training.
• Proactively monitoring new and emerging regulations, assessing their practical impact on the firm, and translating change into clear, proportionate actions.
• Supporting trainee development across the firm.
• Working closely with client-facing teams, building trusted relationships and providing a professional, approachable and pragmatic service.
• Continuously improving policies, procedures and guidance.

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety and influence, values working closely with others and can build trust and credibility across the firm.

What we’re looking for:

• You’ll be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong interest in quality, risk and compliance, along with the confidence to engage constructively across the firm.
• An awareness of quality, risk and compliance within an accountancy firm, gained either from a client facing role or internal role such as internal audit.
• An appreciation of the importance of robust policies and procedures with the confidence to suggest improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• A high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills, a curious mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An interest in developing experience in practice assurance reviews and regulatory change.

We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly but you believe you could add value and grow into the role with the right support, we’d encourage you to apply.

What we can give you in return:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday.
• An annual salary review.
• A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees.
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app.
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family.
• One volunteering day per year.
• Cinema society discounts.
• GymFlex discounts.
• Bupa private medical insurance available.
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes.

There is genuine scope for progression as the firm and the Quality, Risk and Compliance team continue to grow.

About AG:

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 9,000 local and national businesses and individuals. We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can‑do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive, and impactful. Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of. We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.