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Accounts Manager - Specialist Charity Practice

Are you an experienced Accounts Manager or Client Manager looking for more purpose in your work?



Do you enjoy building strong client relationships while contributing to a high-performing team and supporting the development of colleagues and trainees?



Would you like to use your skills to help charities, not-for-profits and independent businesses make a real impact?

Godfrey Wilson

is an award-winning accountancy firm based in Bristol, specialising in the charity and not-for-profit sector. We work with over 250 organisations across the UK and are known for our ethical values and high-quality service.


We're now looking for an

Accounts Manager

to join our growing team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio.

What you'll do

Manage your own portfolio of charity clients and commercial clients - including year-end accounts preparation, management accounting and bookkeeping and tax. Build trusted relationships and provide clear, practical support to clients. Review and oversee work prepared by the team, ensuring high standards across your portfolio. Lead, support, and develop team members, including supervision, training, and line management responsibilities. Contribute to the continued growth of the firm through collaboration and process improvement.

What we're looking for

ACCA/ACA qualified or qualified by experience. Recent experience in practice, managing a client portfolio from start to finish. Strong working knowledge of accounts preparation (charity experience or SORP knowledge is a plus); tax and bookkeeping. Proven experience in line management or team leadership, with a supportive and inclusive approach. Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting purpose-driven organisations.

What we offer

42,000 - 45,000 salary (dependent on experience) Annual discretionary bonus (up to 10% of salary) Universal Christmas bonus 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00) Hybrid working options Full time 35-hours per week Private Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling, advice and support) Quarterly team social events (in work time) and regular sporting events Professional development - CPD and membership fees covered Excellent progression opportunities, with clear career pathways and competency frameworks to support development. Godfrey Wilson is recognised as an approved ACCA employer.


How to apply


Please

send your CV and a short covering letter

explaining why you're a great fit for the role and what attracts you to working with us.


Join a firm where your work makes a difference -- to your clients, your team, and the wider community.