Senior Accountant / Pod Leader - Award Winning Practice
Butler Rose are proud to be supporting a modern, award-winning accountancy firm experiencing significant growth following a recent acquisition. With a team of 80 and exciting plans to expand further, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Pod Leader to take full ownership of a client portfolio and lead a growing team.
This is a standout opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with around 5 years' post-qualification experience, looking to move into a true leadership role - with a clear path to Senior Pod Leader, Compliance Director, and even equity in the business.
Recognised nationally - including Xero's Mid-Size Firm of the Year (2020 & 2024) and Independent Firm of the Year at the British Accountancy Awards - this firm offers a forward-thinking, people-first culture with long-term progression.
What You'll Be Doing?
- Manage a portfolio of 50-60 clients (turnovers up to £10m; approx. £150k revenue)
- Act as client manager - handling onboarding, billing, scoping work, and regular client meetings
- Lead a pod of 4 team members (2 qualified, 2 trainees)
- Oversee year-end accounts, VAT returns, and management accounts for both audit and non-audit clients
- Carry out file reviews, delegate tasks, and maintain quality control
- Collaborate with tax advisory and audit teams to ensure a seamless client service
- Mentor junior staff and assist in their development and appraisals
- Contribute to wider firm initiatives, especially as the new pods are integrated
Requirements:
- ACA or ACCA Qualified
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in practice
- Strong team leadership and client management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and advisory mindset
- Confident using cloud-based software (e.g. Xero, IRIS)
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
Why Join?
This is the perfect next step for someone just below Partner level who is seeking real growth and progression. You'll join a firm that values autonomy and actively promotes from within. With a recent Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure in place, the team now owns 49% of the business, offering genuine long-term equity opportunities for those with leadership aspirations.
You'll enjoy hybrid working (3 days office / 2 from home), full flexibility around hours (core hours 9-4pm), and a 37.5-hour week. The environment is collaborative, with a strong sense of community and plenty of social events - from team bowling nights and football matches to lunchtime walks in the beautiful office grounds.
The Perks:
- Highly competitive salary + company pension
- Hybrid working (post-probation)
- Private medical insurance
- Death in service benefit
- On-site free parking
- Regular PDRs and clear career development to senior leadership
- Opportunities for long-term equity through the EOT scheme
- Supportive, people-focused culture in a growing and ambitious firm
If you're an experienced accountant ready to lead, influence, and grow your career in a firm where your future matters - this is the opportunity!
📩 Apply now or contact Victoria Newing on 07384237958 / send your CV to v . newing @ butlerrose . com
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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.

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