Milton Keynes – Client Manager / Senior Accountant (Flexible Level)
We are recruiting for a Client Manager / Senior Accountant job, to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in the Milton Keynes area, with a good reputation as an employer. This role offers flexibility in level, with the firm open to tailoring responsibilities and salary depending on the experience of the successful candidate.
The firms are looking for people with proven experience gained from working in an accountancy practice, ACA/ACCA qualified, qualified by your experience or a late stage studier. If you have any managerial experience e.g. mentoring/reviewing, the firm can utilise that, seeking someone who can hit the ground running with a portfolio of their own, with a view to having a junior working under them in the next few months.
This opportunity provides a varied role combining client management, accounts, tax, and advisory work within a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm has experienced consistent growth and employs a well-established team, offering strong long-term progression opportunities, including a pathway to senior leadership. Hybrid working is available as part of a flexible working model.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days office, 2 days from home)
- Flexitime scheme
- Enhanced company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Bonus scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing support programme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Clear progression opportunities, including Director level
Key Responsibilities – Client Manager / Senior Accountant:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors
- Acting as the primary point of contact, building strong client relationships
- Providing proactive business, financial, and tax advice
- Reviewing and overseeing preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Reviewing management accounts and delivering meaningful insights to clients
- Overseeing corporate and personal tax compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Supporting clients with VAT returns and general tax matters
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Contributing to advisory projects such as business restructuring, growth planning, and succession strategies
- Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing feedback
- Mentoring and supporting team development