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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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 Quick Books, Sage, or Digita experience an advantage
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach

• 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