Senior Accounts/ Tax Manager - Accountancy Practice

Butler Rose; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Established client base

Excellent career prospects

Modern technology and systems

Autonomy in leadership

Job summary

Butler Rose in Leyland, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Manager to lead a growing practice. The role offers autonomy, leadership of a team, and close collaboration with owners. Hybrid working with initial in-office relationship building.

You'll develop client portfolios, improve processes, and contribute to strategic direction while leveraging modern technology and an established client base.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice
• A solid technical background in accounts preparation, review and general practice services
• Experience managing client portfolios and supervising or developing staff
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• A positive, proactive approach and confidence in making decisions
• An interest in technology, innovation and improving the way practices operate

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of qualified and non-qualified accountants
• Oversee client portfolios, accounts preparation and review, ensuring high technical and service standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive advice and commercial support
• Work closely with the owners on the day-to-day management and development of the practice
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability
• Support business development activities and help attract new clients
• Contribute to staff development, recruitment and succession planning
• Embrace modern technology, AI, outsourcing and innovative ways of working
• Play an increasingly influential role in the firms strategic direction and growth

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development

Process improvement

Technology adoption

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Leyland, Lancashire | £60,000-£80,000, Negotiable | Full Time | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Accounts Manager, Senior Manager or ambitious Associate Director looking for the opportunity to take your career to the next level?

Perhaps you're already managing a substantial client portfolio, leading a team and contributing to the success of your current firm, but you're looking for greater autonomy, influence and the chance to make a real difference.

We are working exclusively with the owners of a highly successful, profitable and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Leyland, who are looking for a talented and commercially minded individual to play a key role in the continued success and development of the business.

With an established client base, a strong team, excellent systems and ambitious plans for growth, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a broader leadership position within a thriving practice.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with the owners, you'll have the opportunity to take responsibility for key areas of practice management, support and develop the existing team, and contribute to the ongoing growth and profitability of the business.

This isn't simply an accounts production role. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with clients, developing people, improving processes and contributing ideas that help a practice move forward.

For an ambitious individual, there is genuine scope to develop into wider practice leadership as the business continues to grow and you will have the autonomy to run the practice as you see fit with greater future rewards.

• Lead, support and develop a team of qualified and non-qualified accountants
• Oversee client portfolios, accounts preparation and review, ensuring high technical and service standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive advice and commercial support
• Work closely with the owners on the day-to-day management and development of the practice
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability
• Support business development activities and help attract new clients
• Contribute to staff development, recruitment and succession planning
• Embrace modern technology, AI, outsourcing and innovative ways of working
• Play an increasingly influential role in the firms strategic direction and growth

ABOUT YOU

We are keen to speak with experienced accountancy practice professionals who are ready to take on a broader leadership role.

Ideally, you'll have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice
• A solid technical background in accounts preparation, review and general practice services
• Experience managing client portfolios and supervising or developing staff
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in business development
• A positive, proactive approach and confidence in making decisions
• An interest in technology, innovation and improving the way practices operate

Above all, we're looking for someone with the personality, ambition and drive to help take an already successful practice forward.

You don't necessarily need to be a Director already. If you're an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Manager who feels ready for greater responsibility, wed be very interested in hearing from you.

WHATS ON OFFER?

• Salary £60,000-£80,000, negotiable upon offer
• Opportunity to join an established, highly profitable accountancy practice.
• Genuine scope for progression into broader practice leadership.
• Direct involvement with the business owners and key decisions.
• An established client base and experienced team.
• Modern technology, systems and operational support.
• Hybrid working, with an initial emphasis on building relationships in the office.
• A supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and contribution will be valued.
• Excellent long-term career prospects with exciting times ahead

INTERESTED?

If you're currently an Accounts Manager, Senior Manager or experienced practice professional who feels ready for a new challenge, wed love to hear from you.

This could be an excellent opportunity to move beyond traditional accounts management and play a meaningful role in the future direction of a successful accountancy practice.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.