Semi Senior Practice Accountant

Quest Accounting; Borough of Spelthorne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting practice in Milton Keynes is seeking a Semi Senior Practice Accountant. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, prepare year-end accounts, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have minimum 2 years of experience in practice accountancy and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary between £32,000 and £36,000, alongside benefits including study support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Study support package

Tailored career development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in practice accountancy.
• Confident across VAT, CIS, Income Tax, Corporation Tax.
• Skilled in supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts and VAT returns.
• Advising clients on cloud accounting solutions.
• Handling self-assessment and corporation tax returns.

Skills

VAT

Income Tax

CIS

Bookkeeping

Client Focus

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

Overview

Semi Senior Practice Accountant

Are you an ambitious accountant with solid practice experience, ready to take the next step in your career?

Quest Accounting Services is seeking a Semi-Senior Practice Accountant to join their growing team in Milton Keynes. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, responsibility for mentoring junior staff, and a clear pathway to progression.

Location: Milton Keynes (Office Based) TW16 7DX
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 Circa per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Why Join Us?

With over 20 years supporting 500+ clients across sectors, we combine technical expertise with a forward-thinking, people first approach. You'll gain hands-on experience in advanced areas of tax, management reporting, and digital accounting, while being supported by tailored training and study packages.

The Role

You will be a key member of the practice, delivering a broad range of services and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT and CIS returns.
• Handling self-assessment and corporation tax returns, including R&D claims.
• Reviewing client bookkeeping and ensuring accurate reconciliations.
• Advising clients on cloud accounting solutions and digital adoption.
• Providing tax planning support and contributing to strategic advisory work.
• Supervising, reviewing, and mentoring junior team members.

What We're Looking For

We\'re keen to hear from accountants who are:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experienced in practice accountancy (minimum 2 years).
• Confident across VAT, CIS, Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and bookkeeping.
• Skilled in reviewing and guiding junior staff.
• Ambitious, proactive, and client focused.
• Full UK driving licence holder (occasional travel required).

What You\'ll Get

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Study support package (after probation)
Tailored career development and in-house training
Pension scheme (auto-enrolment after 3 months)
Exposure to leading cloud platforms and innovative projects
Important: You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Semi-Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant, Accounts Semi-Senior, Client Accountant, Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior, Tax Semi-Senior, AAT Qualified / ACCA Part-Qualified / ACA Part-Qualified