Quest Accounting Services Ltd Logo

Senior Accountant

Pin icon MK9 Milton Keynes
Pound Sterling icon £37,000 - £42,000 per annum + bonus
Clock icon Permanent
Calendar icon 10 days ago
Share this job

Lead, Inspire & Advance Your Accounting Career – Join Quest Accounting Services, a Growing Firm in Milton Keynes as a Senior Accountant! Clear progression and a people-first culture await you.

Senior Accountant
Milton Keynes, MK9 - Office based role

  • Full-time, permanent (9am – 5:30pm)
  • £37,000 - £42,000 per annum + bonus
  • Full driving licence required

Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Quest Accounting Services is a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy practice on an exciting growth journey. Our firm is built on professional excellence, collaborative working, and a commitment to client-first thinking. With a vibrant team culture, we support modern, flexible working and continuously invest in our people, tools, and processes to enhance both our services and our team experience. If you're ready to thrive in a values-driven business with a clear vision, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll step into a vital leadership position, helping to shape our operations and client services. This is a perfect opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career.. You’ll be integral to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction, while also influencing how we grow and scale.

People Leadership & Client Engagement:

  • Supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring quality and development
  • Allocate workloads and drive team performance
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and a culture of accountability
  • Communicate complex financial matters in a client-friendly way
  • Maintain high standards of service, trust, and professionalism

Strategy, Delivery & Operational Improvement

  • Identify and implement process enhancements across the practice
  • Align team activity with wider firm goals and best practices
  • Manage deadlines and peak workloads efficiently
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of client outputs

Technical & Compliance Expertise

  • Lead the preparation and review of VAT returns, statutory accounts, Corporation and Self-Assessment tax
  • Oversee cloud accounting (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent), reconciliations, and control accounts
  • Deliver advisory support on tax efficiency, forecasting, and long-term planning

What We Offer:

  • Performance-based bonus: annually, based on client satisfaction, team leadership, and delivery of key financial targets
  • Structured training and tailored personal development plans
  • Support for ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications, CPD courses, and leadership training
  • Auto-enrolment pension (after 3 months)
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Access to cutting-edge accounting tools and cloud software
  • Direct influence on firm-wide initiatives and service innovation
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and fun team environment
  • Potential to grow into a Finance Manager or Practice Lead role

The Ideal Candidate

  • AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA/ACA part/fully qualified
  • 5+ years’ experience in accountancy practice, including senior-level exposure
  • Skilled in VAT, Corporation Tax, Self-Assessment, and statutory accounts
  • Strong knowledge of cloud accounting (QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent)
  • Confident in reviewing junior staff work and supporting team development
  • Experienced in management accounts, forecasting, tax planning, and R&D claims
  • Accurate, organised, and deadline-driven with high ethical standards
  • Excellent communication skills with a client-focused mindset
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when needed

If you’re looking to make a long-term impact while growing with a forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Other suitable skills and experience include Client Manager, Practice Accountant, Accounts Senior, Audit Senior, Tax Consultant, Accounting Supervisor, Business Advisor, Portfolio Accountant, ACA/ACCA Accountant.