Qualified Accountant - Practice

Success Moves; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4/1)

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, collaborative environment

23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Job summary

Success Moves in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Client Accountant to lead a portfolio of SME clients with high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services. Hybrid working is available, and you will work closely with leadership to meet deadlines and drive client value.

You will supervise junior staff, develop processes, and use Xero and cloud tools to deliver advisory projects and growth initiatives for ambitious founders and owners.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Solid working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring/leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Dext

Engager

TaxCalc

Job description

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