Accountancy Jobs Bristol

Accountancy is a diverse sector and has huge opportunities for organised and driven professionals. The range of businesses and the substantial population of Bristol and its outer suburbs makes the city a prime location for accountants to thrive. Whether you choose to work in-house at a large corporation or as part of an accountancy firm, there is a position for you in Bristol.

There are several options to choose from when looking at accountancy jobs. Depending on your training and experience you can pick from one of the jobs listed below. A brief overview of some of the roles and entry necessities is provided to aid you in your decision.

• Accounting technician
• Chartered accountant
• Chartered certified accountant
• Chartered management accountant
• Chartered public finance accountant
• Financial manager
• Tax adviser

Accounting technicians can work as part of the team in a partnership or in the financial sector of a larger business, be it in the private, public or industrial sector. Their responsibilities range from staff payroll to preparing accounts, budgets and bookkeeping. Most accounting technicians starting a support role with the opportunity to gain a more senior management role or become self employed.

Chartered accountants can have varied roles, specializing in certain areas or providing general accounting services to the public. They aim to maximize profitability on behalf of their clients by providing financial advice, managing financial systems and budgets and completing independent financial audits of their client’s finances. Other responsibilities include devising financial strategies, investigating financial anomalies and protecting the finances of their clients in the private and public sectors.
Chartered Public Finance Accountants work directly or on a consulting basis for the public sector, If they work directly in the public sector, they are usually employed by local or national government bodies and other publicly funded organizations like the NHS or on school boards. Their responsibilities centre round the financial management of public funds to make sure that as much work can be done with the limited resources.

Tax advisors use their knowledge of ever changing tax legislation to help their clients understand the implications of tax on their finances. Clients can be multinational corporations, small local businesses and individuals with a high net-worth or individual tax payers. Tax advisors calculate the tax liability of their clients, submit tax returns and liaise with HM Revenue and Customs on their client’s behalf. Any graduate can become a tax advisor however those with a degree in law, economics, business or mathematics may have more skills.

These are just a few of the roles within accountancy that may be of interest to you. Bristol has opportunities for each of the roles detailed above and others. The salary for accountancy jobs is generous once you have gained some experience, and starting salaries are often above the national average.