Supervisor - Accounting & Compliance in Bristol

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the compliance team on assigned tasks and clients.
• Draft responses to client queries and handle ad‑hoc queries with initiative.
• Escalate issues or concerns to the compliance line manager as appropriate.
• Assist with compliance work for non‑UK companies, including handling third‑party requests (training provided).
• Prepare and review UK statutory financial statements in accordance with the applicable UK financial reporting framework and standards (e.g. FRS 102).
• Plan, schedule and coordinate UK audit work and assist with all audit queries.
• Coordinate with internal accounting teams and draft clear, concise and accurate client emails.
• Ensure compliance work is delivered within deadlines, with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in UK statutory financial preparation, review and/or audit, preferably within public practice or business solutions auditing.
• Part qualified (ACA/ACCA) highly desirable; ongoing study support available.
• Highly organised, able to handle multiple deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver consistent, high‑standard responses first time.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to gain trust and develop relationships quickly.
• Proactive knowledge sharing and research ability within the team.
• IT skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with IRIS highly desirable.
• Interest in the overall value proposition of Global Business Solutions and the wider firm.

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