Senior Accountant - Growing Independent Practice
Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £55,000 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing independent accountancy practice in Milton Keynes in their search for a Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This brings an excellent opportunity for a technically strong practice professional who enjoys being client‑facing and looking to take on greater responsibility, manage a varied client portfolio, and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth. The role offers a supportive, flexible environment with genuine progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact
- Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax returns
- Prepare management accounts and support client decision‑making
- Identify tax planning opportunities and provide advisory support
- Prepare CGT reports and support on more complex tax matters
- Ensure deadlines are met across multiple assignments
- Support junior team members and contribute to team development
Key Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified (CTA highly advantageous)
- Minimum 5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
- Strong experience with Xero or cloud‑based accounting software
- Experience with IRIS desirable
- Confident managing client relationships and workloads
- Strong communication skills with a proactive, commercial approach
What's on Offer
- £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
- Flexitime and supportive working environment
- Company pension, private medical insurance, and free parking
- Health & wellbeing support, sick pay, and enhanced maternity leave
- Bonus scheme and clear progression opportunities
- Collaborative and growing firm culture
Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710/d . petropoulos @ butlerrose . com.
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