The role
We’re seeking a Senior / Assistant Manager to join our internal Quality, Risk & Compliance team at Albert Goodman.
This is a unique 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.
You’ll support teams across the firm with sound decision making, helping colleagues navigate complex or sensitive situations and helping to ensure high-quality work is delivered in line with professional and regulatory standards.
Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll also play an important role in shaping how Albert Goodman responds to regulatory change 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
You’ll contribute to a wide range of activities, with the ability to make a real impact across the firm. Key areas include:
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Managing and supporting the quality assurance review process, which assesses the quality of our services to clients, helping to translate review findings into meaningful and practical improvements.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of internal training.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to colleagues on various quality and compliance matters, including client due diligence and client contracting.
- Supporting the delivery of quality training and development to our trainees across the firm.
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Working closely with client-facing teams, building trusted relationships and providing a professional, approachable and pragmatic service.
- Contributing to continuously improving the firm’s policies, procedures and guidance.
This role will suit someone who is a self-starter, enjoys variety and influence, values working closely with others and can build trust and impactful relationships across the firm.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong interest in quality and compliance, along with the confidence to engage constructively across the firm.
We’re looking for someone with sound judgement, curiosity, and the ability to balance quality and risk with commercial reality. In addition, you’ll have many of the following:
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A general awareness (in-depth knowledge not required) of quality and compliance within an accountancy firm, gained either from a client-facing role or an internal role.
- 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.
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A growth mindset and an interest in developing knowledge and experience of quality 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.
This role may suit someone who has previously worked in providing internal audit services to clients and is looking for an internal role, which uses those skills.
What we can give you in return
We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:
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A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
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An annual salary review
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Group pension scheme
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A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees
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Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
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An employee assistance programme for you and your family
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One volunteering day per year
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Cinema society discounts
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GymFlex discounts
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Bupa private medical insurance available
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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.
What sets us apart
A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.
We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.
We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.
We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!
