Accountant

ACS Staffing Solutions; Stony Stratford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes is looking for a Semi Senior Accountant to support a varied client portfolio. The ideal candidate should be AAT qualified and studying towards ACCA or ACA with at least 2 years of UK practice experience. The role offers hybrid working, flexitime, and a collaborative environment with genuine career progression opportunities. Candidates should possess strong experience in Xero and excellent organizational skills. The position includes various benefits and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexitime scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Study support package

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience in managing a varied client portfolio.
• Strong experience using cloud-based accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare Statutory Accounts and Tax Returns.
• Attend and participate in regular client meetings.

Skills

AAT qualified

Experience using Xero

Highly organised

Proactive

Detail-driven

Client relationship management

Education

AAT qualified

Studying towards ACCA or ACA

Tools

Xero

IRIS

Job description

Job Title: Semi Senior Accountant

Location: Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

Our client is an established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Milton Keynes, specialising in accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses. Due to continued organic growth, they are now seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working within a UK practice who is looking to further develop their technical skills in a supportive, flexible environment with genuine long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service
• Preparing Statutory Accounts
• Preparing Corporation Tax Returns
• Preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns and P11Ds
• Preparing Real Time Capital Gains Tax reports
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Attending and participating in regular client meetings
• Managing multiple assignments and ensuring all deadlines are met

The Ideal Candidate

• AAT qualified and actively studying towards ACCA or ACA
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-driven
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Confident managing a varied client portfolio

Desirable

• Experience using IRIS software
• Exposure to advisory-focused client work

Benefits

• Salary circa £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home
• Flexitime scheme
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Health Assured Programme
• Sick pay and enhanced maternity leave
• Bonus scheme
• Study support package (upon completion of probation)
• Supportive, collaborative culture with real career progression