Senior Accountant/Manager - Accountancy Practice
Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
£50,000 - £62,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm in the recruitment of a Senior Accountant/Team Manager. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing a client bank and leading a small team, while working closely with Partners and Directors to support the firm’s wider strategic objectives.

This opportunity would suit a qualified practice professional with strong people management experience who enjoys developing teams, maintaining high standards of compliance, and building long-term client relationships. The role offers a blend of leadership, client management, and operational oversight within a collaborative and progressive firm.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead and manage a team of 2-4 staff alongside your own client portfolio
*Provide mentoring, guidance, and structured development to support team progression
*Managing a client portfolio of £400k (OMBs and SMEs) on the delivery of accounts, tax, VAT, and statutory work
*Monitor workflows, deadlines, and service levels across the pod
*Champion quality, consistency, and effective use of internal systems
*Support the resolution of complex technical or client issues
*Work with Partners and Directors to manage key client relationships
*Attend client meetings and contribute to value-added compliance and advisory discussions
*Identify opportunities to support business development within the client base
*Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, operational projects, and cultural development

Key Requirements
*ACCA or ICAEW qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience
*Proven people management and leadership experience within practice
*Strong client relationship management
*Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
*Comfortable working in a hybrid, multi-site environment

What’s on Offer
*Primarily based in the Milton Keynes office, with hybrid working available after an initial period
*Travel to other firm sites as required
*Free on-site parking
*Private medical insurance (opt-in) following probation
*Death in service cover following probation
*25 days’ annual leave
*Office closure between Christmas and New Year
*Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - / d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com
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