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Senior Accountant

Milton Keynes, MK9, UK
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Company: SHEPHERD STUBBS

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £45000 - £60000/annum flexitime, pension, parking, bonus

Senior Accountant - Practice (Hybrid, Milton Keynes)
📍 Milton Keynes | 💼 Full-time, Permanent | 💰 £45,000-£60,000
The Role
Due to continued growth, we're looking for a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant ready to take on more responsibility, manage a diverse client portfolio, and play a key role in delivering high-quality client services.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management & Advisory
* Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients
* Build and maintain strong client relationships
* Identify tax planning opportunities and provide proactive advice
Technical Delivery
* Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, self-assessment returns, and P11Ds
* Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts
* Prepare real-time Capital Gains Tax reports
* Manage multiple assignments and ensure deadlines are met
* Support with ad-hoc projects and advisory work
* Apply knowledge of overseas taxation for individuals and companies
Team Support
* Mentor and support junior team members
* Stay up to date with accounting standards and tax legislation
About You
* ACCA or ACA qualified (essential); CTA advantageous
* Minimum 4-5+ years' experience in a UK accountancy practice
* Strong knowledge of Xero or similar cloud accounting software (Iris experience beneficial)
* Confident managing a varied client portfolio
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
* Strong communication skills with a proactive, client-focused approach
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£45k-£60k depending on experience)
* Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
* Flexitime and a supportive, collaborative team culture
* Company pension, free parking, and private medical insurance
* Health & wellbeing support, sick pay, and enhanced maternity leave
* Bonus scheme and genuine progression opportunities
How to Apply
We are looking to recruit as soon as possible. The process includes an initial video interview followed by an in-person meeting.
If you're an experienced senior accountant looking to step into a senior role within a forward-thinking and growing practice, we'd love to hear from you
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