Butler Rose
Accounting Manager
Dunstable
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a friendly and long-established independent accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Accounting Manager. They are proud of their employee retention and are looking for someone who would be looking to develop long-term within the company.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on practice professional to manage their own portfolio while working within a close-knit and supportive team environment. The role would suit either an experienced Manager or a Senior Accountant looking for career progression into a manager role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of circa 100 clients, primarily sole traders and small limited companies
- Prepare and review accounts, personal tax returns, VAT, CIS, bookkeeping, and MTD requirements
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships
- Support onboarding of new clients and oversee client billing
- Assist with CGT matters and wider client compliance requirements
- Manage and support a small team of junior staff
- Work across IRIS and cloud-based accounting software platforms
Key Requirements
- ACCA qualified (Part-qualified/QBE candidates encouraged to apply)
- Strong experience within an accountancy practice environment
- Confident managing client relationships and onboarding new clients
- Experience across accounts, personal tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and CIS
- Knowledge of IRIS and cloud accounting systems
- Organised, approachable, and hands-on in your working style
- Comfortable managing and mentoring junior staff
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Genuine progression opportunities up to Director
- Enhanced pension contribution (5% of total salary)
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Part-time working options available
- Opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio
- Supportive independent firm culture with long-standing employees
Interested?
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