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Accounts Executive
Bury St Edmunds
£40,000 - £45,000

A unique and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and qualified accounts professional to join its growing team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a client-facing role supporting a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and sole traders across a wide range of sectors. The successful candidate will prepare and review accounts and tax compliance work, provide practical business advice, support junior team members and help deliver an exceptional client experience.

Role Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser and providing day-to-day business and accounting support.Reviewing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and LLPs.Preparing more complex accounts and draft tax computations for review.Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting clients in achieving their business objectives.Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, risk management processes and departmental standards.Undertaking technical research and supporting ad hoc client projects.Managing work allocation, deadlines, recoverability and client expectations.Monitoring WIP, productivity and fee recovery.Supporting, training and mentoring junior team members.Liaising with clients, professional intermediaries and colleagues across tax, legal and financial planning teams.Ensuring all work is completed to a high technical standard before review.Maintaining CPD requirements and keeping technical knowledge up to date.

Personal Requirements

Minimum five years' current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice (essential).ACA qualified or qualified by experience.Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and UK taxation.Experience working with owner-managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.Commercial awareness, including WIP management, recoverability and client service standards.Previous experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a confident client-facing approach.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues across multiple service lines.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential. Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Competitive salary.24 days holiday plus bank holidays.Birthday leave.Holiday purchase and sale scheme.Employer pension contributions matched up to 6%.Salary sacrifice pension scheme.Income protection cover.Death in service benefit (4x salary).Private health insurance.Up to two professional subscriptions paid.Training courses, CPD events and soft skills workshops.Employee Assistance Programme.Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.Length of service recognition.Firm-funded social events.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking to join a collaborative and growing professional services environment, apply now.

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Accounts Manager
Bury St Edmunds
£50,000 - £63,000

A unique and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join its Bury St Edmunds office. This is a client-facing role focused on managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, including limited companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders across a variety of sectors. You will review statutory accounts, provide practical commercial advice, identify advisory opportunities, support junior team members and work closely with colleagues across accounts, tax, legal and financial planning to deliver a joined-up service.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as a trusted adviser and supporting clients with their business objectives.Review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.Deal with new client enquiries and assist with onboarding.Identify advisory opportunities and provide practical business advice.Manage client work to agreed timescales while maintaining a high standard of client service.Carry out ad hoc client work and technical research where required.Apply accounting knowledge to resolve technical issues and recommend appropriate solutions.Monitor WIP, recoverability, productivity and fee income across your portfolio.Assist with billing and maintain control over client work.Train, mentor and support junior members of the accounts team.Review files to ensure they meet the required standards before senior review.Liaise with clients, professional intermediaries and third parties.Work collaboratively with colleagues across accounts, tax, legal and financial planning.Maintain appropriate CPD and keep technical knowledge up to date.

Personal Requirements

Minimum 7 years' relevant experience within a UK accountancy practice.ACA qualified, or qualified through relevant practice experience.Strong technical knowledge of accounts and UK accounting requirements.Proven experience managing a portfolio of external clients within an accountancy practice.Commercial awareness, including an understanding of WIP, recoverability, productivity and fee income.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve technical issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining complex accounting and tax matters to clients.Professional and confident client-facing manner with the ability to build long-term relationships.Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.Experience supporting, training or mentoring junior members of a practice team.Collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across different professional service departments.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

27 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.Birthday leave.Holiday purchase/sale scheme.Employer pension contributions of up to 6% of salary.Salary sacrifice pension contributions available.Income protection at 50% of salary for long-term illness or injury.Death in service benefit of 4x basic salary.Private health insurance.Up to two professional subscriptions paid for.Training courses, CPD events and soft skills workshops.Employee Assistance Programme.Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.Length of service recognition.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for your next step into an Accounts Manager position, apply today.

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Audit and Accounts Senior
Basildon
£40,000 - £45,000

An established accountancy practice is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts & Audit Senior to join its team and support a diversified portfolio of SME clients. This is a hands-on production role with an approximate 70/30 split between accounts and audit, involving statutory accounts, straightforward corporation tax and self-assessment returns, alongside statutory audit work. The role offers regular client contact and the opportunity to take increasing ownership of a portfolio, with audit work principally focused on academy schools, as well as companies and charities.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of predominantly SME clients across a range of industries.Prepare year-end statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102.Prepare corporation tax returns and CT600s.Prepare self-assessment tax returns.Review accounting records and identify accounting or tax issues.Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.Undertake statutory audit assignments for companies, charities and academy schools.Plan and perform audit fieldwork and prepare high-quality audit working papers.Take responsibility for appropriate sections of audit assignments through to completion.Identify and communicate audit issues to senior team members or Directors.Work with clients during the audit process and resolve outstanding matters.Review work completed by a junior team member and provide guidance and feedback.Manage your own workflow and ensure accounts, tax and audit assignments are completed within deadlines.Work closely with Directors on more complex accounting, tax and audit matters.Develop strong client relationships and gain a good understanding of clients businesses.Take increasing responsibility for your client portfolio and audit assignments as your experience develops.

Personal Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified.Minimum 4 years experience within a UK accountancy practice.Recent and relevant public practice experience is essential.Proven experience preparing statutory accounts for SME clients.Practical experience across corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.Relevant UK statutory audit experience.Good working knowledge of FRS 102 and UK accounting requirements.Good knowledge of UK corporation tax, income tax and VAT.Strong client-facing and communication skills.Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of client assignments.Able to work across a varied portfolio and apply your technical knowledge to different industries and client requirements.Experience reviewing or supervising junior staff.Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines.Full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.Must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK sponsorship is not available for this position.Experience with Caseware, BTC, Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be beneficial.Academy audit experience would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.

If you are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong UK accountancy practice experience and are looking for a varied Accounts & Audit Senior position, apply today.

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Accountant / Semi-Senior Accountant
Spalding (office based)
£30,000 - £41,000

A well-established accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accountant / Semi-Senior Accountant to join its close-knit team in Spalding. This role involves working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, offering genuine autonomy, direct client contact and the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for client relationships. The role would suit someone who enjoys working independently while still having access to support and ongoing professional development.

Role Responsibilities

Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.Preparing corporation tax returns.Supporting clients with accounting and tax queries.Reviewing bookkeeping records and identifying issues.Working with cloud accounting software, including Xero.Communicating directly with clients and developing long-term relationships.Helping clients understand their financial information and providing practical support.Taking increasing ownership of a portfolio of clients.Working closely with colleagues across accounts, bookkeeping and taxation.Using professional judgement to organise workload and manage deadlines independently.

Personal Requirements

Minimum three years' UK accountancy practice experience.Experience preparing accounts using a balance sheet approach.Good technical accounting knowledge.AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, studying towards a qualification, or qualified by experience.Confident communicating directly with clients.Able to work independently and take responsibility for your own workload.Strong interest in developing client relationships and providing practical advice.Positive attitude towards learning and professional development.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.Experience with Xero and/or Digita would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.Free on-site parking.Ongoing CPD and professional development.Genuine autonomy over your workload.Direct client contact.Annual team away day.Supportive, close-knit working environment.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for greater autonomy, increased client contact and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team, apply today.

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Bookkeeper
Spalding (office based)
£26,000 - £31,000

A well-established accountancy practice in Spalding is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team. This is a varied client-facing role offering genuine autonomy, with responsibility for managing your own workload and supporting a portfolio of clients across their bookkeeping and accounting needs. The role would suit an experienced practice bookkeeper looking to gain greater variety and responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

Preparing bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients.Preparing and submitting VAT returns.Completing bank and control account reconciliations.Reviewing client records and identifying queries or discrepancies.Preparing accounts to trial balance stage.Assisting with interim and management information.Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.Working with cloud accounting software, including Xero.Supporting the wider accounts and taxation team.Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met.

Personal Requirements

Good bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.Experience preparing VAT returns.Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.Confidence communicating directly with clients.Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work.Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.Experience preparing accounts to trial balance would be advantageous.AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience.Experience with Xero would be particularly useful.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.Free on-site parking.Ongoing CPD and professional development.Genuine autonomy over your workload.Direct client contact.Annual team away day.Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role within accountancy practice, with greater autonomy and direct client responsibility, apply today.

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Audit and Accounts Senior
Wisbech (hybrid)
£40,000 - £46,000 + Bonus

An established and progressive accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join its friendly and experienced team. The role offers a varied mix of audit and non-audit work, with responsibility for statutory accounts, corporate tax, VAT and direct client contact.

Role Responsibilities

Lead statutory audits from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients.Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP and/or IFRS.Prepare corporate tax computations and complete associated compliance work.Handle VAT-related work and client queries.Manage and review the work of junior staff and trainees where required.Deal directly with clients, building strong relationships and resolving queries by telephone, in the office and on-site.Manage your own workload and deadlines across both audit and accounts assignments.Contribute to the wider development of the practice and support junior colleagues.

Personal Requirements

Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.ACA or ACCA qualified with at least two years' post-qualification experience preferred.Part-qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience candidates with strong relevant practice experience will also be considered.Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.Strong experience across statutory accounts, audit, corporate tax and VAT.Good understanding of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.Excellent client-facing and communication skills are essential.Experience supervising, training or reviewing junior staff would be advantageous.Experience with IRIS and My Workpapers would be advantageous but is not essential.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential. Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme.Employer pension contributions at double the minimum rates.Life cover.Holidays above the statutory minimum.Regular team events.Long-term career progression and opportunities for internal promotion.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied Audit & Accounts Senior position with a progressive accountancy practice, apply today.

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Accountant (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Birmingham | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office Based) £36,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a global leader in building and civil engineering in the recruitment of an Accountant to join their UK head office finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. The role is based in Birmingham and offers hybrid working, with the opportunity for extension or progression onto future projects.

Reporting directly to the UK Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring the smooth delivery of financial reporting and operational accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes.
Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
Produce detailed monthly cost reports.
Support project recharges and invoicing activities.
Process invoices and expenses across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Prepare treasury reports and post bank transactions.
Perform bank reconciliations and monitor aged debtors and creditors.
Assist with general accounting duties and ad hoc finance activities as required.

About You

The successful candidate will be:
Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
Experienced within a finance and accounting environment.
Advanced user of Excel, including formulas, pivots and lookups.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Flexible, proactive and keen to learn.
Experience within construction or engineering would be advantageous.
Knowledge of Sage X3 would be beneficial.

Package
Salary of £36,000 - £38,000 per annum.
Benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, pension and life insurance.
Company bonus scheme.
Potential retention bonus payable at the end of the contract.
Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days office based).
Opportunity to join a global organisation within the construction and infrastructure sector.

Interested?
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a varied accounting role within a well-established international organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now or please reach out to Cerys Smith or Siddharth Patel.

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Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance are currently looking to recruit for an Accounts Assistant to join an organisation in Chorley on a permanent basis.

Who you'll be working for…

This organisation is someone you're guaranteed to know as soon as we give you the name! With a rich history routed in the local area it's a place to feel proud to work and gives you a truly exciting working environment.

What you'll be doing in your new role as an Accounts Assistant…

Supporting a busy finance function in a really varied role covering all elements of transactional accountingProcessing supplier invoices accurately, resolving queries and preparing payment runsRaising customer sales invoices to help keep cash flow processing smoothlyReconciling credit card payments, staff expenses and petty cashInputting data for payroll to ensure everyone is paid on time

Who we're looking for…

Someone who loves a varied role in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change! You'll have a real eye for detail when it comes to handling numerical data and a confident approach to communicating with others within your team. Given the need to hit the ground running, we'd ideally look for someone with experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk, and experience using Sage would be a benefit. This isn't a role with immediate progression, so would be better suited to someone who is happy to stay at a transactional level.

Salary, benefits and the hours…

£27,000 - £30,000 (depending upon experience)Monday to Friday 9am-5pmChorley (office based)Holiday allowance that increases with tenureSome very exciting extra perks which are a bit of a giveaway as to who's recruiting so we'll tell you on the phone!

Interested? If you're an Accounts Assistant who thrives on variety, take pride in flawless accuracy and love staying busy - apply now! Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 hours.

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Accounts Senior
Loughton, Essex
£40,000 - £45,000

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join its Team. The role offers the opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, charities and UK subsidiaries of international groups, providing a broad range of accountancy services.

Role Responsibilities

Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, charities and groups.Prepare and review VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments and management accounts.Manage work within agreed timescales and budgets.Clear review points, post adjustments and produce high-quality final files.Liaise with the firm's outsourced service function, including sending work to outsource and dealing with queries and initial reviews.Maintain accurate time recording and complete timesheets using CCH.Supervise junior team members, ensuring high-quality work and providing end-of-job feedback.Provide updates to managers and partners on issues identified with clients.Liaise with the Tax Department and respond to queries.Maintain CPD requirements and stay up to date with relevant developments.Develop an understanding of client affairs and identify opportunities to provide additional services.Carry out other duties required to support the smooth running of the department.

Personal Requirements

Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.Ideally fully AAT qualified or QBE.Proven experience preparing statutory accounts across a range of entity types.Experience with VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts.Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.Ability to manage competing deadlines and work to agreed budgets.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Confident using IT and practice accounting software; CCH experience would be advantageous.Experience supervising or reviewing junior team members would be beneficial.Valid UK driving licence would be advantageous due to occasional client visits.Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.Annual wellbeing allowance.Paid birthday day off.Paid volunteering day.Life assurance scheme.Employer pension scheme, with contributions increasing with length of service.Cycle to work scheme.Season ticket loan.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave package.Flexible/agile working.Opportunities for career development.Opportunities to get involved in social, charitable and environmental initiatives.

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Stock Accountant

Plymouth, Devon | Permanent | Full-Time

Butler Rose is proud to be partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing organisation in Plymouth to recruit a Stock Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that places significant emphasis on data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

This role is ideally suited to an analytical finance professional who enjoys working with large data sets, investigating trends, and providing meaningful insight that influences commercial and operational decisions across the business.

The Role

Reporting into the finance function, the Stock Accountant will play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and controlling inventory across the organisation. You will work closely with operational and commercial teams, helping to ensure stock is accurately valued, efficiently managed, and effectively reported.

Key duties will include:

Producing detailed analysis of inventory performance, including stock levels, ageing profiles, trends, and key performance indicators.Identifying risks, opportunities, and anomalies within inventory data, providing clear recommendations to support business decision-making.Investigating stock discrepancies, determining root causes, and recommending corrective actions to minimise losses and improve controls.Developing forecasting and trend analysis to support future inventory planning and purchasing activities.Delivering insightful reporting and presenting findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of stock-related information within business systems.Supporting accurate stock valuation processes and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and financial controls.Assisting with stock counts and liaising with operational teams and auditors where required.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inventory controls, processes, and reporting capabilities.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a commercially aware and detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

Part-qualified accountant status or equivalent relevant experience.Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools.Experience analysing large and complex data sets.A strong understanding of stock accounting, inventory controls, and inventory-related reporting.Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions.

What's On Offer

Competitive salaryCompany pension schemeEmployee discount programmeCycle to work schemeLong service recognition awardsThe opportunity to join a successful and evolving organisation that offers genuine long-term career prospects.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting knowledge with commercial analysis and business partnering, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with a copy of your CV. For more info, please contact Matt Jones on [email protected]

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