Senior Technical Accountant

Join a growing accountancy practice in a senior role where your technical skills and passion for high-quality work can truly make an impact.

Senior Technical Accountant
Milton Keynes, MK9 – office based role

*    Full time, permanent
*    £46,000 - £52,000 per annum

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

Quest Accounting is entering an exciting phase of growth and evolution. As a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice, we are known for delivering high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services. We are committed to supporting our team, strengthening our technical standards and providing exceptional service to our clients. With a culture built on positivity, energy and passion, we’re ready to welcome a new expert into our thriving team.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to lead our technical function, elevate our compliance quality and support our exceptional team. This role is ideal for a technically strong practice accountant who enjoys complex work, mentoring others and improving systems.

Key Responsibilities:

*    Prepare and review statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
*    Lead corporation tax computations and CT600 reviews using TaxCalc, including complex adjustments
*    Review VAT returns, including complex and property-related cases, ensuring accuracy in QuickBooks and FreeAgent
*    Oversee CIS review and compliance support
*    Prepare and review advanced self-assessment cases (HNW, property portfolios, CGT and multi-income individuals)
*    Manage a portfolio of larger, more complex clients, presenting accounts and tax advice clearly
*    Provide technical guidance, review the work of Account Managers and juniors, and support process improvement
*    Support HMRC enquiries and investigations, maintaining technical quality across the practice

Benefits:

*    Tailored in-house training to support career growth
*    Auto-enrolment pension scheme (after 3 months)
*    25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
*    Practical experience with leading cloud-based platforms
*    Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation projects

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a confident Senior Accountant who thrives on complex work, supports colleagues and maintains high technical and compliance standards. About you:

*    ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification
*    4–6+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience
*    Experience managing complex client portfolios
*    Strong technical knowledge (accounts, corporation tax, VAT, CIS, self-assessment, CGT)
*    Proven review and sign-off experience
*    Proficiency with TaxCalc, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Payroll Manager
*    Excellent communication skills
*    Analytical, detail-focused, solution-led approach
*    Alignment with Quest’s values: Positivity, Energy and Passion

Desirable:

*    Group accounts and advanced reporting experience
*    Knowledge of lease accounting
*    Process improvement or systems optimisation exposure
*    Experience in restructuring, advisory or tax planning
*    Commercial awareness and interest in practice growth

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 Senior Accountant, Technical Accountant, Practice Accountant, Accounts Manager, Corporate Tax Senior, VAT Specialist, Compliance Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Client Portfolio Manager, Tax Advisor