Job Description

Upscale Consultants are building the next generation of accounting for modern businesses.

We combine intelligent software with high-quality human expertise to give small businesses a better way to manage their finances , simpler, smarter, and built around how people actually work today.

We're not a traditional accounting firm. Instead, we design technology and services together, so clients gain clarity, confidence, and control with minimal friction.

Our ambition is to set a new standard for small-business accounting in the UK using intuitive software, genuinely helpful advice, and a service experience that respects our clients' time.

Upscale is moving to a product-led business model at its core to continuously improve how financial management services are delivered to small businesses.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded accountant who wants to do more than deliver compliance.

As a Senior Accountant at Upscale, you'll own a portfolio of limited company micro-businesses and manage the full client relationship end-to-end. Alongside delivering high-quality accounting and tax work, you'll play an active role in shaping our business, software, processes, and client experience.

This role offers real autonomy, clear ownership, and the opportunity to influence both product direction and how accounting is delivered to make an impact.

What You'll Do

Own client relationships - Act as the dedicated accountant for your portfolio, building trusted, long-term relationships Deliver year-end accounts - Prepare and review FRS 105/FRS102 accounts and CT600s Manage compliance - Oversee VAT returns, payroll, and self-assessment tax returns Provide proactive tax advice - Use software-driven insights to deliver timely, value-adding advice. Review team output - Review work produced by junior team members, maintaining consistently high standards. Improve how we work - Drive continuous improvements across workflows, reviews, and client communications

What We're Looking For

Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified Relevant experience - Strong background working with limited companies and small businesses Technically strong - Confident across UK accounting standards, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, and self-assessment Clear communicator - Able to explain complex financial concepts simply and confidently Tech-curious - Interested in accounting technology and excited by building better systems UK-based - Right to work in the UK required, Values collaboration in an office environment.

Why Join Upscale

Real impact - Influence client businesses and contribute to the development of our innovative product in its early stages of development. Ownership & autonomy - Run your own portfolio and help shape how the business operates Growth beyond compliance - Expand your skills in a diverse, product-led accountancy practice environment.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays Learning & development budget Paid professional subscriptions (ACA / ACCA / AAT) Auto-enrolment pension
If you're an experienced accountant who is hungry for autonomy, build influence, and improve how accounting works, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Profit sharing
Work Location: In person