Senior Accountant

Butler-Rose; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler-Rose is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients in Peterborough, bridging the Directors and the accounts team. The role blends statutory accounts work with client advisory, supporting outsourced finance functions and strategic guidance.

You will mentor junior members, oversee workflow, and help maintain high client service levels while contributing to the practice's growth.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts and general practice compliance.
• Experience reviewing work and managing junior team members.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building.
• Organised and proactive with multiple deadlines.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients and be their primary contact.
• Review statutory accounts prepared by junior staff and provide technical support.
• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Review and prepare corporation tax returns and other compliance work.
• Support clients with management accounts, financial reporting and outsourced finance functions.
• Build strong client relationships and provide commercial advice to support growth.
• Mentor and develop trainees, reviewing work and giving feedback.
• Coordinate workflow to meet deadlines and improve internal processes.
• Collaborate with Directors to oversee day-to-day client work and growth.

Skills

Client communication

Team mentoring

Financial reporting

Statutory accounts

Advisory skills

Cloud accounting tools

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant (26218) Peterborough, England

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Salary: GBP38000 - GBP45000 per annum

Accounts Manager / Client Manager (Small Accounting Firm)
Peterborough
£38,000 - £45,000

A small but established independent accountancy practice is seeking a qualified accountant to join its growing team in a pivotal position, acting as the link between the Directors and the wider accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into, or further develop within, a management role while remaining hands-on with a varied portfolio of SME clients. The role combines accounts compliance with client advisory work, supporting businesses with everything from statutory reporting through to outsourced finance functions and strategic guidance. Youll mentor junior team members, oversee workflow and play a key role in maintaining high levels of client service while supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Review statutory accounts prepared by junior team members and provide technical support where required.
• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Review and prepare corporation tax returns and other compliance work.
• Support clients with management accounts, financial reporting and outsourced finance functions.
• Build strong client relationships, providing commercial advice and practical solutions to support business growth.
• Mentor, coach and develop AAT and ACCA trainees, reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Plan and prioritise workflow across the team to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and enhance client service.
• Work closely with the Directors, helping to oversee the day-to-day running of client work and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Personal Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and general practice compliance.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting or managing junior team members.
• Confident communicating directly with clients and building long-term professional relationships.
• Commercially minded with an interest in developing advisory skills alongside compliance work.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous.

If youre an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing independent practice, apply today!