Butler Rose
Accounts Senior
Peterborough
£38,000 – £45,000
A well-established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in a varied client-facing role. The firm works with a broad portfolio of SME clients and prides itself on delivering a high standard of compliance work alongside practical, commercial advice. This position would suit someone currently in practice who is comfortable managing a broad portfolio but is now looking to step into a more progressive environment with greater exposure to advisory work and client responsibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, acting as a key point of contact.
- Prepare statutory accounts and management accounts to a high standard.
- Complete Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and directors.
- Oversee VAT compliance including MTD submissions and reconciliations.
- Prepare and review payroll, CIS submissions, P11Ds and related compliance work.
- Support CGT computations and advisory work where required.
- Handle company secretarial duties and Companies House filings.
- Liaise with HMRC on client matters including disclosures and queries.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to efficiency across client delivery.
- Support and mentor junior team members within the practice.
Personal Requirements
- ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent).
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
- Strong experience managing a mixed SME client portfolio.
- Confident across accounts preparation, VAT, tax and payroll compliance.
- Strong communication skills with a client-facing approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven ability to manage workload independently with high attention to detail.
If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a new opportunity within a progressive and client-focused firm, apply now.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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