Qualified Accountant - Practice

Qualified-Accountant

Are-you-looking-to-move-to-a-modern-Accounting-Practice-that-works-closely-with-ambitious-SMEs,-founders/business-owners,-and-entrepreneurs-across-the-UK?

Do-you-want-to-be-a-trusted-business-advisor-helping-clients-grow-through-proactive-strategic-support,-cloud-technology-and-financial-insight?

Job-Title

Senior-Client-Accountant

Location

Milton-Keynes-/-Hybrid-Working-Available

Employment-Type

Full-Time

The-Role

This-is-a-client-facing-role-responsible-for-managing-a-portfolio-of-SME-clients-and-delivering-high-quality-accounting,-tax,-and-advisory-services.

You-will-work-closely-with-the-leadership-team-to-ensure-client-deadlines-are-met,-maintain-excellent-client-relationships,-supervise-junior-team-members,-and-identify-opportunities-to-improve-processes-and-add-value-to-clients.

This-role-would-suit-an-experienced-practice-accountant-who-enjoys-working-directly-with-founders/business-owners-and-wants-to-play-an-active-role-in-a-growing-modern-accountancy-practice.-You-will-manage-a-portfolio-of-ambitious-SME-clients-using-Xero-and-cloud-tools,-working-directly-on-advisory-and-growth-projects.

Key-Responsibilities

Client-Management-&-Advisory

Manage-a-portfolio-of-SME-clients-across-a-range-of-industries.

Build-and-maintain-strong-client-relationships-through-proactive-communication-and-support.

Provide-clients-with-financial-insight-and-practical-business-advice.

Accounts-&-Tax

Prepare-and-review-statutory-accounts-under-FRS-102-and-FRS-105.

Prepare-and-review-corporation-tax-computations-and-CT600-submissions.

Prepare-management-accounts-and-financial-reports-for-clients.

Team-Leadership-&-Review

Review-bookkeeping,-VAT,-and-accounts-preparation-completed-by-junior-team-members.

Provide-guidance,-mentoring,-and-technical-support-to-junior-colleagues.

Assist-with-workflow-management-and-resource-planning.

Systems-&-Process-Improvement

Work-confidently-with-cloud-accounting-software-including-Xero,-Dext,-and-other-digital-tools.

Support-implementation-of-efficient-systems-and-automation-opportunities.

Identify-opportunities-to-improve-internal-processes-and-client-workflows.

Company-Secretarial-&-Compliance

Assist-with-Companies-House-filings-and-company-secretarial-matters.

Maintain-awareness-of-Companies-Act-requirements-and-UK-compliance-obligations.

Support-onboarding-and-engagement-renewal-processes-for-clients.

Skills-&-Experience-Required

Essential

ACA-/-ACCA-qualified-or-qualified-by-experience.

UK-Practice-experience-within-an-accountancy-firm-is-preferred.

Strong-technical-knowledge-across-accounts,-corporation-tax,-VAT,-and-personal-tax.

Experience-managing-a-portfolio-of-SME-clients-independently.

Strong-working-knowledge-of-Xero-and-cloud-accounting-systems.

Excellent-communication-and-client-relationship-management-skills.

Strong-attention-to-detail-and-organisational-skills

Desirable

Experience-using-AI,-Dext,-Engager,-TaxCalc,-or-similar-practice-software.

Experience-supervising-or-mentoring-junior-staff.

Exposure-to-management-accounts-and-advisory-focused-services.

Knowledge-of-funding,-forecasting,-or-business-planning-support.

What-Is-on-Offer

Competitive-salary-(-40-50k)-based-on-experience

Flexible-working-opportunities-(Hybrid-4/1)

Ongoing-professional-development-and-CPD-support

Opportunity-to-grow-within-a-modern-and-expanding-practice

Friendly,-collaborative,-and-supportive-working-environment

23-Days-Holiday-+-8-Bank-Holidays

About-my-Client

They-are-building-a-modern-advisory-focused-practice-where-relationships,-technology,-and-commercial-thinking-sit-at-the-heart-of-what-they-do.

You-will-have-the-opportunity-to-work-closely-with-founders/business-owners,-contribute-ideas,-develop-your-career,-and-make-a-genuine-impact-within-a-growing-firm.

They-are-more-interested-in-capability,-attitude,-and-client-communication-skills-than-ticking-every-box-of-prior-experience.

If-you-are-looking-for-a-role-with-responsibility,-variety,-and-progression-potential,-we-would-love-to-hear-from-you.