Semi Senior Practice Accountant

Quest Accounting; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job description

We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Semi-Senior Practice Accountant to join our friendly and growing team. If you're ready to grow, lead, and make a real impact - this is the role for you!

Semi-Senior Practice Accountant

Milton Keynes, MK9 - Office based only
* Full time, permanent (9am - 5:30pm)
* £32,000 - £36,000 per annum
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

At Quest Accounting Services Ltd, we believe in combining exceptional customer care with professional excellence. With over 20 years in practice, we serve 500+ clients across various industries, ranging from landlords to limited companies and start-ups. As a forward-thinking, client-first accountancy firm, we take pride in our supportive, energetic team and our commitment to developing each team member's potential.

The Role

We are expanding and looking for a talented Semi-Senior Practice Accountant to play a key role in delivering excellent service to our clients while supporting and mentoring junior team members. This is a varied and rewarding role in a vibrant practice where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare small business accounts, statutory accounts, VAT returns, and CIS returns
2. Manage the Self-Assessment tax return process and support MTD ITSA implementation
3. Handle corporation tax calculations, R&D claims, and capital allowances
4. Review bookkeeping, reconcile bank statements, and code entries
5. Assist clients in adopting cloud accounting software
6. Prepare and present management accounts with insights and analysis
7. Provide tax efficiency and long-term business planning advice
8. Support process improvements across the practice
9. Mentor and review work of junior team members
10. Drive digital transformation and contribute to strategic projects

Benefits:

We invest in our team because we believe great people build great businesses.

1. Structured internal training to support career development
2. Study support package (after probation)
3. Auto-enrolment pension scheme (after 3 months)
4. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
5. Hands-on experience with leading cloud software
6. Be part of exciting transformation and innovation projects

The Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone ambitious, client-focused, and a strong team player with a desire to develop within a growing firm.

1. AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
2. 2+ years' experience in an accountancy practice
3. Proficient in VAT, CIS, Income Tax, Corporation Tax, and bookkeeping
4. Experience reviewing and mentoring junior team members
5. Willing to travel occasionally for meetings and training (Full UK driving licence required)
6. Energetic, empathetic, and passionate about client success

Join us at Quest Accounting - where your career journey matters just as much as our clients' success.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.