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Private Client Tax Manager
Cambridge
£45,000 - £56,000

A top 10 firm is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to join its Cambridge office. In this role, you will lead the delivery of personal tax services, manage client portfolios, and ensure compliance with UK tax regulations. You will provide expert advice on complex tax planning, oversee junior team members, and develop strong client relationships. Your work will directly contribute to delivering exceptional client service and supporting the growth of the practice.

Role Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of complex private client tax returns.Manage a diverse portfolio of clients with complex needs, maintaining excellent client relationships.Provide expert advice on personal tax planning and compliance.Supervise, mentor, and delegate work to junior team members, ensuring high-quality output.Review and approve final tax packs and correspondence before issuing to clients.Monitor workflow, WIP, and fee recovery to ensure efficiency and profitability.Support business development activities, including proposals, fee quotes, and client tenders.Champion the use of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and service quality.Actively contribute to departmental development initiatives and maintain up-to-date technical knowledge.

Personal Requirements

Qualified or part-qualified accountant or tax professional (ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent experience).Strong client focus with the ability to understand client objectives and provide clear guidance to colleagues.Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.Committed to developing team members and fostering a collaborative working environment.Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

Study support.Hybrid and flexible working.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, with additional family support including fertility treatment support.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).24/7 GP access.Flexible benefits including the option to purchase private medical insurance, dental insurance, health assessments and a health cash plan.Life assurance.Free online will-writing service.Option to purchase critical illness cover.Cycle to Work scheme.Electric vehicle scheme.Tech scheme.Travel insurance options through the flexible benefits platform.Ongoing career development, learning programmes and structured progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced private client tax professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply now.

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Private Client Tax Assistant Manager
Cambridge
£45,000 - £55,000

An established, top 10 accountancy practice is seeking a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager to join its Cambridge office. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and technically focused environment. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of private clients, review personal tax compliance work, provide advice on complex tax matters, support the development of junior team members, and build strong client relationships while ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of private client tax compliance work, ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to a high standard.Review personal tax returns prepared by junior team members.Prepare technical advice on complex private client tax matters for review by senior colleagues.Identify tax planning opportunities for existing clients.Attend pre-year-end and completion meetings with private tax clients where required.Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular updates on the progress of assignments.Monitor work in progress (WIP) and prepare draft fee proposals for approval.Identify changes in the scope of client work and propose appropriate additional fees where necessary.Support and mentor junior colleagues through training, feedback and performance reviews.Assist with recruitment activities, including interviews for junior hires.Deliver technical training appropriate to the experience level of trainees.Review final tax packs and transmittal letters before they are issued to clients.Contribute to business development initiatives, networking events and corporate social responsibility activities.Ensure all work complies with UK tax legislation and professional standards.

Personal Requirements

CTA qualified, or qualified by experience with a relevant tax or accountancy qualification such as ATT, ACA, ACCA or CA.Previous experience within an accountancy practice in a private client tax role.Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax.Experience reviewing tax returns and managing a client portfolio.Confident communicating with clients and building long-term relationships.Experience supervising, mentoring or line managing junior team members.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to add value for clients.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Study support.Hybrid and flexible working.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, with additional family support including fertility treatment support.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).24/7 GP access.Flexible benefits including the option to purchase private medical insurance, dental insurance, health assessments and a health cash plan.Life assurance.Free online will-writing service.Option to purchase critical illness cover.Cycle to Work scheme.Electric vehicle scheme.Tech scheme.Travel insurance options through the flexible benefits platform.Ongoing career development, learning programmes and structured progression opportunities.

If you're an experienced Private Client Tax professional looking to progress your career within a well-established accountancy practice, apply today.

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Audit Senior
Cambridge
£41,000 - £47,000

A leading UK accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Senior to join its East Anglia team. This is a client-facing role offering responsibility for managing a portfolio of audit assignments, working closely with managers and partners, and supporting the development of junior team members. The position provides exposure to a varied client base, with the opportunity to take ownership of audit files from planning through to completion, while ensuring high technical standards and strong client service delivery.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring assignments are planned, diarised, and delivered in line with deadlines and expectations.Take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, including review of working papers and financial statements.Act as a main point of contact for clients throughout the audit process, responding to queries and providing updates on progress and findings.Support fee discussions with clients, including identifying scope changes and supporting the preparation of revised fee proposals.Ensure engagement terms are up to date and reflect any changes in scope or services provided.Identify and communicate audit risks, issues, and scope variations to senior management early in the assignment.Lead and support junior team members, including performance feedback, coaching, and on-the-job training.Review audit files to ensure technical accuracy, compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS, and high-quality documentation standards.Attend client meetings and audit committee meetings, presenting findings to those charged with governance where required.Assist with budget management, resource planning, and tracking audit progress against agreed budgets.Support quality control processes, including addressing findings from internal or external file reviews.Maintain strong awareness of auditing standards, ethical requirements, and regulatory developments.

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience with relevant practice experience.Strong background in UK accountancy practice audit work.Experience managing or assisting with audit portfolios across multiple clients.Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.Strong leadership and mentoring capability with junior staff.Confident communicator with client-facing experience.Strong attention to detail and ability to review complex audit files.Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and work across multiple assignments.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Enhanced holiday entitlement with option to buy/sell additional leave.Pension scheme.Private medical insurance and health cash plan options.Life assurance and income protection.Employee assistance programme (EAP) and wellbeing support.Cycle to work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options.Access to flexible benefits platform (including dental, travel insurance, and additional perks).Structured career development and progression pathways.Paid study support (where applicable for further qualifications).

If you're looking for a role with real client responsibility, technical variety, and clear progression opportunities, apply now.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Business Services Accounts Manager
Cambridge
£50,000 - £65,000

A well-established and growing Chartered Accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Business Services Accounts Manager to join its dynamic team in Cambridge. This is a newly created position driven by continued growth, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a significant client portfolio and play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced finance, compliance, and advisory services. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, oversee both UK and offshore teams, and help shape the continued development of the business services function.

Role Responsibilities

Take full ownership of a mixed client portfolio.Deliver timely statutory accounts, management accounts, and advisory services.Review statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 (Section 1A).Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax computations and returns.Provide input on tax planning and tax-efficient remuneration strategies.Review VAT returns and bookkeeping prepared by junior staff.Supervise and support both UK-based and offshore accounting teams.Manage client onboarding across Xero, Sage, IRIS and related systems.Deliver training and ongoing support to clients and internal teams.Monitor WIP, billing, profitability, and charge-out rates.Support workflow management and departmental deadline tracking.Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and service delivery.

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).Minimum 4+ years' UK practice experience.Proven experience managing a portfolio.Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporate tax.Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, IRIS).Strong working knowledge of IRIS and CCH (including CCH AP and CCH Corporation Tax desirable).Excellent leadership and team management skills, including remote/offshore teams.Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters simply.Commercial mindset with a focus on client service and value creation.Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.Strong training and career development opportunities.Supportive, high-retention and collaborative team culture.Real opportunity to progress within a growing firm.Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a senior role with real responsibility, client ownership, and progression opportunities, apply today.

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Senior Accountant
Cambridge
£38,000 - £47,000

A well-established and growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Business Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio within a supportive, partner-led environment. The role will involve a strong mix of accounts, tax, and advisory work, with real client exposure and progression opportunities as the firm continues to expand.

Role Responsibilities

Managing a mixed portfolio of owner-managed business clients.Acting as the primary day-to-day contact for clients.Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 (Section 1A).Preparing and reviewing management accounts.Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600s.Reviewing VAT returns and advising on VAT compliance.Working extensively with IRIS and Xero.Supporting client onboarding onto Xero.Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing on-the-job guidance.Supporting with Self Assessment and Partnership tax returns.Supporting MTD filing deadlines for ITSA.Preparing and reviewing capital allowance claims (desirable).

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).3-6 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.Strong technical knowledge of accounts and corporation tax.Strong working knowledge of IRIS and Xero.Excellent communication and client-facing skills.High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience.25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.Hybrid and flexible working options.Clear progression opportunities.Supportive, partner-led working environment.Ongoing training and CPD support.

If you are a Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and growing practice, apply today.

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Semi-Senior Accountant
Cambridge
£30,000 - £40,000

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team. Working closely with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and individual clients, the successful candidate will be involved in the preparation of accounts, tax compliance work and client support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional who is progressing through their studies and is looking to broaden their technical exposure while developing their client-facing responsibilities within a supportive environment.

Role Responsibilities

Preparation of statutory accounts for a range of limited companies businesses.Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.Completion and review of VAT returns.Supporting clients with bookkeeping and accounting software queries.Liaising directly with clients regarding financial information and compliance requirements.Assisting with management accounts and ad hoc reporting assignments.Supporting senior team members on more complex assignments.Working with a range of industries, including construction-related clients where applicable.Assisting with compliance matters relating to CIS where relevant.

Personal Requirements

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified.Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext.Organised approach with strong attention to detail.Keen to continue professional development and progress towards qualification.Any exposure to Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) work would be advantageous.

This opportunity could be a strong fit for someone looking to take the next step in their practice career and continue developing their technical and client management skills. If this sounds of interest, apply today.

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