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Corporate Tax Manager | Top 10 Accounting Firm
Peterborough (Hybrid)
£58,000 - £65,000

A top 10 accounting firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join its Peterborough team. This is a senior client-facing position responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of corporate tax clients, overseeing compliance and advisory work, providing technical guidance and developing strong client relationships. The successful candidate will also play an important role in managing and developing the wider tax team, identifying opportunities for additional work and contributing to the continued growth of the tax offering.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a large portfolio of corporate tax clients, including complex companies and groups.Review complex corporation tax returns and larger group tax computations.Provide technical advice and support on complex corporate tax matters.Manage ongoing tax advisory projects across your client portfolio, with support from senior colleagues where required.Research complex technical issues and provide well-reasoned conclusions.Attend pre-year-end and completion meetings with clients.Review final tax packs and transmittal letters for more complex clients and approve work for issue.Maintain strong client relationships and ensure queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.Work closely with audit and accounts teams to ensure client work is delivered within agreed timescales and expectations.Manage workflow planning across the team and delegate work appropriately.Review WIP and fee levels, ensuring completed work is billed appropriately and identifying areas where recovery can be improved.Support the development and implementation of pricing strategies for clients.Contribute to technical training and development initiatives within the department.Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant developments to clients and colleagues.Identify opportunities for additional advisory work and contribute to regional marketing activity.Assist with proposals, fee quotes and client tenders to help win new work.Generate leads and demonstrate the ability to secure new clients and additional work.Support the recruitment, development and performance management of junior team members.Identify skills gaps within the team and help develop colleagues through delegation, coaching and challenging assignments.Champion new technology and more efficient ways of working within the tax department.

Personal Requirements

ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or qualified by experience.Strong corporate tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.Experience managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients.Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate taxation.Experience reviewing complex corporation tax returns and larger groups.Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing junior members of a tax team.Strong client relationship and communication skills.Commercially aware with an understanding of fee recovery, pricing and business development.Able to research complex tax issues and reach sound technical conclusions.Organised and able to manage competing priorities, deadlines and client requirements.Confident making decisions and providing solutions independently.Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for advisory work and new business.Committed to continued technical development and keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation.Previous experience working in an accountancy practice alongside relevant professional study.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and Health Cash Plan.Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access.Life Assurance and optional Critical Illness Cover.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus family leave support.Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle and Tech Schemes.Travel Insurance.Mental Health First Aiders and access to wellbeing support through the Thrive 365 programme.Return-to-work coaching and mentoring.Career development and professional growth opportunities.

If you are an experienced Corporate Tax professional looking for your next career move, 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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Accounts & Business Advisory Assistant Manager
Saxmundham, Suffolk
£45,000 - £48,000

A leading Top 10 accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Assistant Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or an experienced accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a large, established practice. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, review accounts and tax work, support complex financial reporting and provide commercial advice, while also taking responsibility for developing junior members of the team. The role offers a strong blend of technical accounting, client management, advisory work and people leadership.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for planning, resourcing and delivery of assignments.Build strong client relationships and develop a clear understanding of clients' businesses, challenges and risks.Review accounts, tax returns and other accounting work, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance.Prepare medium-sized sets of accounts and review non-complex VAT returns.Support clients with financial reporting, corporation tax, VAT and wider accounting matters.Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added work, escalating proposals to senior management where appropriate.Support fee discussions with clients and identify variations to agreed scope at an early stage.Review work in progress and ensure assignments are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales.Identify technical issues requiring specialist input and liaise with relevant tax or VAT specialists where required.Provide clients with high-level guidance on areas including R&D relief, group loss relief and other business advisory matters.Review key areas of assignments and ensure all review points are addressed before partner review.Provide technical guidance and training to more junior colleagues.Undertake line management responsibilities, including supporting performance reviews and development plans.Assist managers with team management responsibilities and participate in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.Support planning discussions, monitor assignment progress and ensure deadlines are met efficiently.

Personal Requirements

ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, or qualified by relevant experience.Strong experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and taking ownership of deadlines.Strong technical knowledge of accounting and professional standards.Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns.Good understanding of corporation tax, VAT and wider accounting matters.Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the confidence to discuss work, deadlines, fees and technical matters with clients.Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities for additional services and advisory work.Comfortable reviewing work and providing constructive feedback and technical support to junior colleagues.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to make decisions within your remit and escalate issues appropriately.A high level of attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family leave support.Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments and a Health Cash Plan.Employee Assistance Programme and access to a 24/7 GP.Life assurance.Holiday buy and sell options.Travel Insurance.Cycle to Work Scheme.Electric Vehicle Scheme.Wellbeing support.Mental Health First Aiders and return-to-work coaching and mentoring.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for the next step in your career with a leading Top 10 accountancy firm, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your management, advisory and client-facing experience.

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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Accounts and Business Advisory Manager
Ipswich (Hybrid)
Up to £65,000

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an ABAS Manager to join its growing advisory and business services team. This is a key leadership role within a high-performing practice, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, lead teams, and play a central role in driving both client service excellence and commercial performance. The role combines hands-on client management with team development and strategic input into workflow and delivery across a varied portfolio of SME and mid-market clients.

Role Responsibilities

Own and manage a client portfolio with a higher level of client responsibility.Oversee team portfolios and support workflow planning across engagements.Deliver revenue and profitability targets across your portfolio.Manage all aspects of client service delivery, with partner/director support on technical matters.Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.Identify and develop opportunities for the wider group and escalate to directors/partners.Provide proactive client support to reduce reliance on partner involvement.Use workflow management tools to oversee delivery across your team and portfolio.Work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.Ensure delivery of high-quality technical advice and client outcomes.Coach, mentor, and develop junior members of the team.

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA or equivalent.Proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy or professional services environment.Exposure to a range of industries and SME/mid-market clients.Demonstrable experience in coaching and developing junior staff.Strong client relationship management and communication skills.Commercially aware with an ability to identify growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave).Family-friendly policies including fertility treatment support and time off to care for dependants.Private medical insurance (optional).Dental insurance (optional).Health cash plan and health assessment options.24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Life assurance and optional critical illness cover.Mental health support, including access to Mental Health First Aiders.Structured wellbeing programme and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.Cycle to Work scheme.Electric vehicle scheme.Tech salary sacrifice scheme.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Travel insurance (optional benefit).Free will writing service.Return-to-work coaching and mentoring support.Career development pathways and structured progression opportunities.

If you are a qualified accountant looking to step into a managerial role with real ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape client delivery across a diverse portfolio, 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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Client Manager
Southend-on-Sea
Up to £65,000

A top 20 accounting firm is looking for an experienced Client Portfolio Manager to join its Southend-on-Sea office. This is a client-facing role offering responsibility for a diverse portfolio of around 100-200 clients, ranging from micro entities and SMEs to property and investment businesses across a wide variety of sectors. You'll become a trusted adviser to your clients, combining technical expertise with commercial insight while leading client meetings, developing junior team members and helping to grow both client relationships and the wider business. With a clear pathway to Associate Director, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step into a more strategic leadership role.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-200 clients, acting as their primary point of contact.Build long-term relationships by providing proactive business and tax advice.Advise clients on business growth, tax efficiency and future planning.Hold regular client meetings to review performance, discuss opportunities and set strategic objectives.Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen existing client relationships.Take a commercial approach to portfolio development and business growth.Oversee the full client lifecycle, including quotations, engagement renewals, invoicing and payment arrangements.Review accounts and compliance work prepared by junior team members.Mentor, coach and support junior staff while working alongside an offshore bookkeeping team.Ensure work is completed to a high technical standard and within statutory deadlines.Report on portfolio performance and internal targets to the Directors.Contribute ideas to improve client service, processes and the overall growth of the business.

Personal Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified.At least four years' experience within an accountancy practice.Previous experience managing your own client portfolio.Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and business advisory services.Confident leading client meetings and building lasting professional relationships.Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members.Organised and capable of managing a busy and varied workload.Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for helping clients succeed.

Benefits

Company pension scheme.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Additional annual leave based on seniority.Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave (up to 30 days total).Business closure over the Christmas period (subject to business needs).Life assurance (4x annual salary).Enhanced family leave policies.Enhanced company sick pay.Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.Corporate discounts platform.Flexible benefits platform including optional critical illness cover, cash plan, cycle to work scheme, eye care and dental cover.

If you're an ambitious practice professional looking for a role that combines client ownership, commercial influence and genuine progression opportunities, 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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Tax Director
Northampton
£90,000 - £110,000

A leading, forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and develop its Northampton tax team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished tax professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering strategic tax advice, developing talented teams, and driving business growth. Working with a diverse portfolio of businesses, charities, family-owned companies and private clients, you will play a key role in shaping the firm's tax offering while ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence and client service.

Role Responsibilities

Lead, manage and grow the firm's tax advisory and compliance practice, setting the strategic direction for the department.Provide high-quality tax advisory services across a broad range of areas, including tax planning, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing.Develop innovative tax strategies that optimise clients' tax positions while remaining fully compliant with UK tax legislation.Build, maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.Identify and develop new business opportunities, contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.Lead, mentor and develop a team of tax professionals, supporting their technical and professional development.Ensure compliance with UK tax legislation and keep clients informed of legislative changes and their impact.Work collaboratively with colleagues across other service lines to deliver integrated advice and solutions.Manage complex client matters while maintaining exceptional standards of service and technical quality.

Personal Requirements

CTA or ACA/CTA qualified.Minimum of 10 years' experience in tax advisory, including significant experience in a senior leadership role.Extensive experience within an accountancy practice or large professional services tax environment.In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation and experience advising on complex tax matters.Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.Strong business development skills with a track record of identifying and securing new opportunities.Experienced leader with a passion for mentoring and developing others.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients.Commercially aware with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Adaptable, resilient and committed to delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.Private healthcare.Workplace pension.Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers.Life assurance.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Opportunity to be part of a collaborative and progressive team.

If you're an experienced tax leader looking to shape the future of a growing tax practice while delivering strategic advice to a varied client portfolio, 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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Audit and Accounts Senior Manager
Peterborough / Stamford (Hybrid/ Flexible)
£62,000 - £75,000

A leading Top 40 accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager to support the leadership and growth of its Peterborough and Stamford offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit and accounts professional to take on a highly influential role, managing a varied client portfolio, leading and developing teams, contributing to business strategy, and helping to modernise systems and processes. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving the firm's continued growth while delivering an exceptional service to a diverse client base.

Role Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of audit, accounts and advisory clients across a range of industries.Act as a trusted adviser, providing strategic guidance and high-level compliance support.Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.Lead, mentor and develop colleagues across the Peterborough and Stamford offices.Allocate resources effectively to ensure high-quality, timely client delivery.Deliver technical guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing across the team.Monitor key performance indicators including fee growth, utilisation and recoverability.Ensure compliance with professional standards, governance requirements and risk management procedures.Work collaboratively with other service lines to provide joined-up client solutions.Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and win new business.Contribute to the strategic direction and ongoing growth of the practice.Champion new technologies, systems and more efficient ways of working to support the firm's digital transformation.

Personal Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).Strong post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice environment.Extensive experience across audit, accounts and advisory services.Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop teams.Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.Comfortable leading change and driving process improvements.Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary.Private healthcare.Pension scheme.Life assurance.Employee benefits scheme.25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.Hybrid and flexible working.Ongoing mentoring and professional development.Supportive and collaborative working environment.Equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion.

If you're an experienced Audit & Accounts professional looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role where you can genuinely influence the future direction of a growing practice, 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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Accounts and Business Advisory Manager
Ipswich (Hybrid)
Up to £65,000

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an ABAS Manager to join its growing advisory and business services team. This is a key leadership role within a high-performing practice, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, lead teams, and play a central role in driving both client service excellence and commercial performance. The role combines hands-on client management with team development and strategic input into workflow and delivery across a varied portfolio of SME and mid-market clients.

Role Responsibilities

Own and manage a client portfolio with a higher level of client responsibility.Oversee team portfolios and support workflow planning across engagements.Deliver revenue and profitability targets across your portfolio.Manage all aspects of client service delivery, with partner/director support on technical matters.Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.Identify and develop opportunities for the wider group and escalate to directors/partners.Provide proactive client support to reduce reliance on partner involvement.Use workflow management tools to oversee delivery across your team and portfolio.Work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.Ensure delivery of high-quality technical advice and client outcomes.Coach, mentor, and develop junior members of the team.

Personal Requirements

ACA / ACCA or equivalent.Proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy or professional services environment.Exposure to a range of industries and SME/mid-market clients.Demonstrable experience in coaching and developing junior staff.Strong client relationship management and communication skills.Commercially aware with an ability to identify growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave).Family-friendly policies including fertility treatment support and time off to care for dependants.Private medical insurance (optional).Dental insurance (optional).Health cash plan and health assessment options.24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Life assurance and optional critical illness cover.Mental health support, including access to Mental Health First Aiders.Structured wellbeing programme and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.Cycle to Work scheme.Electric vehicle scheme.Tech salary sacrifice scheme.Holiday buy and sell scheme.Travel insurance (optional benefit).Free will writing service.Return-to-work coaching and mentoring support.Career development pathways and structured progression opportunities.

If you are a qualified accountant looking to step into a managerial role with real ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape client delivery across a diverse portfolio, 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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