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Accounts Manager - Accountancy firm
Royston, Hertfordshire
£50,000 to £60,000

Butler Rose Public Practice are currently partnered with a well-established accounting firm based in Royston, Hertfordshire, who are seeking an experienced and qualified Accounts Manager to join their team.

The role will involve managing a portfolio of clients and providing high-quality accounting and tax services to meet their needs. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, preparing and submitting tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and reviewing the work of more junior staff members.

Role Requirements -

Managing a diverse portfolio of clients (Ltd Co., sole-traders and partnerships) and building strong working relationships.
Preparing and reviewing financial statements under FRS102-1A and FRS105, and associated corporation tax returns
Managing the day-to-day activities of the accounting team to include review work
Providing advice and guidance to clients on accounting and tax matters
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation
Managing client accounts and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
Developing and implementing new accounting policies and procedures as required
Proficient in the use of accounting software to include IRIS, Xero, Quickbooks and Sage.

Person Requirements -

ACA/ACCA full qualification with ideally 2 years' PQE
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a UK based accounting firm
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established accounting firm in Royston, Hertfordshire. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please apply today.

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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Bookkeeper
Birmingham
Salary £30,000 to £40,000

Butler Rose Public Practice are delighted to be supporting our client based in Birmingham that are eager to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Bookkeeper to join their existing team.

Role Responsibilities -

Manage a portfolio of clients.Ensure general bookkeeping is completed in a timely manner.Monthly reporting.Production of monthly management accounts.Cash flow management and forecasts.Bank reconciliations.Preparing and submitting VAT returns, dealing with HMRC queries.Purchase and sales ledger.Data entry using various accounting software.Credit control.Liaising with clients and their representatives/managers.Provide training to junior staff members.Ad hoc tasks as required.

Person Responsibilities -

Qualified or studying with a recognised qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA).Highly organised with good attention to detail.Demonstrates enthusiasm and ability to thrive in a busy department.Flexibility of approach as there will be lots of variety within the role.Excellent communication skills.Active team player, but also able to work independently and on own initiative, depending on the task at hand.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further.

This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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

Manchester

Up to £40,000

Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for a leading accountancy practice for an Accounts Senior role based in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing Top 80 UK firm that offers genuine scope for career development within a supportive, award-winning culture.

Duties

Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax returns for directors.Meet regularly with key clients to discuss their financial performance and provide proactive advice.Review the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and ensuring files are ready for senior review.Support and mentor colleagues from apprentice level through to senior, contributing to the day-to-day management of the accounts team.Ensure accounts and tax returns are submitted in line with compliance and close-down procedures.Monitor client issues, providing solutions and maintaining high levels of service.Manage your own client workflow, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.Identify opportunities for cross-selling additional services across the firm.

What we're looking for

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience.Proven background within an accountancy practice environment.Strong technical knowledge of FRS102, FRS102 Section 1A, and FRS105.Experience with consolidations and maintaining strong client relationships.Confident communicator with the ability to manage work independently and as part of a team.Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their professional development.

Benefits

23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)Additional day off for your birthdayDiscretionary annual bonus schemeHealth cash plan after probationPerkbox subscriptionPaid professional membership or subscriptionCycle to work schemeCompany sick payOption to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leaveEnhanced parental pay policiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany pension scheme

If you're an experienced Accounts Senior looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking, people-focused accountancy firm, we'd love to hear from you

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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Private Client Tax Senior
Wolverhampton
Salary £35,000 - £40,000

Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting one of our Top-Ranking clients based in Wolverhampton. As a Private Client Tax Senior, you will begin to take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your manager and support in delivering revenue and profitability targets.

Role Requirements:

Responsible for a number of client relationships, including non-residents, non-domiciled individuals, high net worth individuals and trusts, supporting them on a variety of compliance matters.Principal point of contact for clients, working closely with them to understand developments in their personal tax affairs, ensuring they are up to date with their compliance obligations and legislative changes, helping them assess the impact for them and keeping abreast of new opportunities.Manage variety of compliance matters.Ensure clients are up to date with their compliance obligations and legislative changes, helping them assess the impact for them and keeping abreast of new opportunities.Review tax returns and computations.Ensure the efficient and risk managed delivery.Responsible for complying with all internal risk management procedures.

Personal Requirements -

Potentially ATT qualified and now actively studying towards your CTA.We will provide you full study support including paid study leave, mentorship and coaching.Previous Personal/Private Client/Mixed Tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment is essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further.

This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Audit Data Analytics Manager - Accountancy Practice
London (Hybrid)
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (dependant on experience)

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a progressive accountancy firm, in their search for an innovative and driven Audit Data Analytics to join their Audit Technical Team. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical programming skills with a deep understanding of how data analytics can enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insight. You'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing data-led solutions that transform how audits are delivered.

Responsibilities:

Develop the firm's data analytics capability - design, build, and deploy analytics solutions that enhance audit effectiveness, highlight risk areas, and improve decision-making.Leverage Microsoft technologies - use PowerApps, Power BI, and VBA to create dashboards, tools, and applications that help audit teams analyse large datasets efficiently.Programming and automation - develop scripts and programs to automate audit procedures, streamline data extraction, and optimise data analysis workflows.Collaborate with key stakeholders - partner with auditors and business teams to understand requirements, deliver insights, and create tools that improve audit quality and consistency.Ensure data quality and compliance - maintain accuracy, integrity, and security of data used for analytics in line with professional and regulatory standards.Provide training and technical support - upskill audit teams on the effective use of data analytics tools, methods, and best practices.Champion continuous improvement - keep pace with emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate and advance the firm's audit analytics capabilities.

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Science or a related field.Proficiency in Microsoft PowerApps, Power BI, and VBA.Proven experience in computer programming (e.g. SQL, Python) and data manipulationUnderstanding of data visualisation and storytelling within an audit or financial context.Familiarity with external audit methodologies and professional standardsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle and interpret large datasetsExcellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

This is an outstanding opportunity where for the right individual, you will be offered the opportunity to progress your career in the innovative and data-driven tech-audit space.

This role is advertised by Demetria Petropoulos, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager - Top 40 Firm
Central London (Hybrid)
£70,000 - £90,000

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants in Central London, who are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their expanding Private Client team.

This is a mixed compliance and advisory role with significant exposure to non-UK domiciled clients, high-net-worth individuals, and complex offshore structures. The position will involve managing your own client portfolio, supporting several Partners on bespoke advisory assignments, and taking an active role in the management and development of more junior team members.

The Role -
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services to a wide range of private clients. You will play a key part in advising on UK and international tax matters, including residence, domicile, and inheritance tax planning.

Role Requirements -
Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, including non-doms, HNWIs, sole traders, partnerships, and offshore trusts.
Support Partners in delivering high-level advisory work such as IHT and UK trust planning, residence and pre-arrival advice, and structuring of offshore trusts and companies.
Advise clients on the forthcoming changes to non-dom rules effective April 2025, assisting with pre-emptive planning.
Prepare reports and attend meetings with existing and prospective clients, setting budgets, and ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes.
Liaise directly with clients, HMRC, and other professional advisers on a wide range of tax matters, including inheritance tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and HMRC enquiries.
Review tax returns prepared by junior staff and ensure timely electronic filing.
Manage staff performance, provide technical support and mentoring, and participate in departmental management meetings.
Oversee billing, WIP management, and ensure accurate time recording.
Represent the firm at networking and business development events and contribute to internal publications and technical updates.

Person Requirements -
You will be an accomplished private client tax professional with solid experience handling complex personal tax cases, particularly involving non-UK domiciliaries and offshore structures.
CTA qualified (essential) with at least 5 years' private client tax experience, ideally gained within a mid-tier or Top 50 firm.
Strong technical expertise in non-dom and offshore taxation, with up-to-date knowledge of current legislation.
Proven client-facing experience with the ability to communicate confidently and clearly at all levels.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with CCH and SharePoint.
People management experience and a collaborative leadership style.
A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering high standards of client service.

If you are a highly accomplished and ambitious private client tax professional looking to take your career to the next level working for a firm of choice, then please do not hesitate to make your application now.

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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Private Client Tax Manager - mid tier firm
St Albans, Hertfordshire
£55,000 to £70,000

Butler Rose Public Practice and delighted to be partnering with our client, a well-known and established Top 40 accounting firm. With large and modern offices based in the heart of St Albans iconic City Centre, the firm are keen to appoint a highly experienced and qualified Private Client Tax Manager to complement the existing team and take ownership of their own client portfolio consisting mainly of HNWIs, sole-traders and partnerships.

Role Requirements -

Dealing with all aspects of income tax (including National Insurance) and capital gains tax including reviewing PAYE coding notices where appropriate.
Reviewing Self-Assessment tax returns prepared by other members of staff for approval by the client and electronically filing them.
Liaising with clients on routine and ad-hoc assignments including correspondence by email, telephone and face to face meetings. Matters to include inheritance tax, income tax and capital gains tax.
Assisting partners on the delivery of advisory work which will include the preparation of reports on matters such as IHT planning, residence, UK trusts, appropriate business structure.
Preparation and attendance at both existing and potential new client meetings, setting budgets for the follow up work, and ensuring the work is carried out in a timely manner and within budget.
Correspondence with HMRC in relation to s9A enquiries and preparing disclosures under the digital disclosure facility.
Overseeing the collation of all the information needed to prepare the tax return involving liaising with other third-party professionals and the clients themselves.
Promptly dealing with routine post received in connection with those clients.
Prioritising and organising own work to ensure consistently high standard of client care and to meet HMRC deadlines - working without supervision and to show initiative in dealing with clients' affairs.
Billing clients on a quarterly basis, including making reserves and keeping partners up to date with any billing concerns.

Person Requirements -

CTA qualified with 5+ years' experience in a similar senior tax role with a strong focus towards private clients
Confident and comfortable with meeting clients and offering advice as required and appropriate
Proven experience of supervising and supporting more junior members of staff.
Proficient in the use of CCH and ideally SharePoint

A unique and outstanding opportunity to join this mid-tier firm where you will receive full support and opportunities to progress towards Director level and beyond.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further.

This role is advertised by Doug Greer, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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Senior Accountant
Wolverhampton
Salary £35,000 - £45,000

Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a well-established firm in Wolverhampton who's currently got an opportunity for a Senior Accountant.

Role Requirements -

Able to coach and mentor juniors in relation to general bookkeeping.Prepare, review and/or sign off VAT returns.Prepare, review and sign off trail balances.Prepare, review and sign off corporate accounts.Prepare, review and sign off CT600s.Prepare, review and sign off monthly payroll & CIS filings.

Personal Requirements -

ACA / ACCA qualified with extensive experience within a UK Accountancy firm.Solid accountancy practice experience, with a strong understanding of bookkeeping, statutory accounts, and management accounts.Good understanding of corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax and VAT.Familiarity with cloud accounting systemsGood communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice.

Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further.

This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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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Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager or Manager (Not for Profit) - Top 15 firm
City of London (Hybrid)
up to £75,000

Butler Rose Public Practice are delighted to be supporting a highly respected Top 15 firm with the recruitment of an Assistant Manager or Manager to join their Non-Profit team in the City of London.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced blended audit and accounts professional with proven non-profit sector experience to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and progress their career with one of the UK's most forward-thinking firms.

The Role -
As an Assistant Manager or Manager in the firm's Not for profit department, you will manage a portfolio of clients valued between £250k-£500k+, delivering a range of audit, accounting, and advisory assignments to agreed deadlines.
You'll work closely with Partners, supporting a portfolio that includes charities, independent schools, Oxford colleges, religious organisations, NHS charities, and occasionally commercial clients for those seeking a mixed portfolio.
This role suits a professional who enjoys building lasting client relationships, presenting to Boards, Governors, and Trustees, and playing an active role in the growth and development of both the team and the firm.

Role Requirements -
Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients within the non-profit sector, overseeing all stages from planning to final review.
Lead, mentor, and support junior team members, providing constructive feedback and contributing to their professional development.
Act as the main point of contact for clients, HMRC, and professional advisers, ensuring strong relationships and excellent service delivery.
Review and finalise audit and accounts files for Partner approval, supporting tax compliance and liaising with specialists where needed.
Represent the firm at client meetings, sector events, and seminars, actively contributing to pitches, proposals, and business development.
Promote collaboration across departments and uphold firm values while contributing to internal improvements and best practice.

Person Requirements -
ACA / ACCA qualified with at least 3+ years' experience within a similar blended audit and accounts senior level role working for a prominent UK based firm
Proven experience managing a portfolio of not for profit clients.
In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Confident presenting to senior stakeholders including Governors and Trustees.

This is an exciting chance to become part of a leading Top 15 firm known for its excellent employee benefits and genuine opportunities for career growth.

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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Audit Senior or Supervisor - Top Accountancy Firm
Godalming, Surrey (Hybrid)
£50,000 to £60,000

Butler Rose Public Practice are delighted to be supporting a highly respected and growing accountancy firm in Godalming with the recruitment of an Audit Senior or Supervisor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and ambitious auditor to take the next step in their career, joining a friendly, collaborative team where you'll gain exposure to a broad client portfolio and real long-term progression opportunities.

The Role -
As an Audit Senior / Supervisor, you'll take ownership of audits for a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized clients across a diverse range of industries. You'll work closely with managers and junior team members to ensure audits are delivered efficiently on time, and to a high standard.
You'll also play a key role in staff development, client communication, and the continuous improvement of audit quality and efficiency.

Role Requirements -
Lead audits from planning through to completion for a variety of clients.
Supervise, train, and review the work of audit juniors and semi-seniors.
Perform risk assessments and identify key audit focus areas.
Apply advanced audit techniques, including substantive testing and analytical procedures.
Draft and review financial statements and audit reports, communicating findings to managers.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of timesheets, appraisals, and audit documentation.
Design and execute effective audit testing procedures, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
Review forecasts and going concern considerations, performing sensitivity analyses and challenging assumptions.
Liaise with tax teams regarding provisions, computations, and returns.
Prepare comprehensive audit summary and highlights reports for management and partners.
Reassess audit risks throughout the engagement and ensure all adjustments are documented appropriately.

Person Requirements -
ACA / ACCA qualified with ideally 3+ years within an audit focussed role working for a well-regarded UK based regional accounting firm.
Proven experience leading audits and managing audit teams.
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - confident with both clients and colleagues.
Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Motivational team player with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Commercially aware with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.

An excellent opportunity to work for this firm of choice offering outstanding employee benefits and genuine career progression.

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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