Client Manager / Senior Accountant (Flexible Level)

<p><strong>Milton Keynes &#8211; Client Manager / Senior Accountant (Flexible Level)</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)</li> <li>Hybrid working (typically 3 days office, 2 days from home)</li> <li>Flexitime scheme</li> <li>Enhanced company pension</li> <li>Private medical insurance</li> <li>Bonus scheme</li> <li>Free parking</li> <li>Health &amp; wellbeing support programme</li> <li>Enhanced family-friendly policies</li> <li>Clear progression opportunities, including Director level</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities – Client Manager / Senior Accountant:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Managing a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors</li> <li>Acting as the primary point of contact, building strong client relationships</li> <li>Providing proactive business, financial, and tax advice</li> <li>Reviewing and overseeing preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders</li> <li>Reviewing management accounts and delivering meaningful insights to clients</li> <li>Overseeing corporate and personal tax compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li> <li>Supporting clients with VAT returns and general tax matters</li> <li>Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</li> <li>Contributing to advisory projects such as business restructuring, growth planning, and succession strategies</li> <li>Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing feedback</li> <li>Mentoring and supporting team development</li> </ul>