Posted: 15 June
The role
Senior Accountant
Puro Associates are delighted to be supporting a progressive and growing accountancy practice in their search for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in Milton Keynes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing advisory support, and managing a varied portfolio of SME clients. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking firm that embraces modern technology and offers genuine opportunities for progression.
Benefits- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development and training support
- Exposure to a varied and growing client portfolio
- Clear progression opportunities within the firm
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Modern systems and technology-focused approach
Key responsibilities will include- Managing a portfolio of SME clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts
- Supporting clients with financial reporting, forecasting, and business performance analysis
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication
- Liaising with HMRC and other external stakeholders where required
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing guidance and support
- Assisting with workflow management and ensuring client deadlines are met
- Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client systems
- Supporting company secretarial and compliance-related matters when required
Requirements- Must have at least 3 years experience working within a UK accountancy practice (Please note without this direct accountancy practice experience your application will not be considered)
- ACA or ACCA qualification, or significant relevant practice experience
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, corporation tax, and VAT
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
- Experience reviewing and supporting junior team members would be advantageous
