Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Milton Keynes (Hybrid after Probation) | £40,000 – £60,000 DOE | Full Time
Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership, work closely with clients, and play a meaningful part in a firm’s continued growth?

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Milton Keynes is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values strong client relationships, and wants to be part of a firm where their experience, ideas, and contributions will genuinely matter.

Led by a team of experienced partners, the practice combines traditional accountancy values with a modern, progressive approach. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where trust, flexibility, and professional development are taken seriously.

This is not just another senior accountant role. The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for someone who can contribute both technically and commercially.

You’ll benefit from:
A respected, long-established accountancy firm with ambitious growth plans
Direct exposure to partners and senior decision-makers
A varied client portfolio across accounts, tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and advisory work
The opportunity to support junior team members and help shape best practice
A genuine focus on work-life balance, flexibility, and long-term progression
Hybrid working available after probation

The Role As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality accountancy, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients. Working as part of a close-knit and experienced team, you’ll take ownership of client work, support colleagues, and help maintain the high standards the firm is known for.

Typical duties will include:
Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Preparing and reviewing management accounts
Completing corporate and personal tax returns
Supporting bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client reporting processes
Using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero
Liaising directly with clients and providing practical advice
Supporting the partners with business development and client growth initiatives
Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues across the practice
Contributing ideas to improve systems, processes, and client service
About You You’ll be an experienced practice accountant who is confident working with clients and managing a varied workload. You’ll enjoy being part of a collaborative team while also being trusted to take ownership of your own work.

The firm is looking for someone with:
ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, although QBE candidates will also be considered
A minimum of 3 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
Strong experience preparing accounts for a range of business types
Good working knowledge of tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts
Proficiency in Xero, with QuickBooks, Sage, or Digita experience an advantage
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach

What You’ll Receive
Salary of £40,000 – £60,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working available after probation
Flexible working options and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
Direct involvement with partners and senior leadership
A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team environment
The opportunity to join a firm where your voice will be heard and your contribution valued