Accounting Manager - Independent Accountancy Practice
Dunstable
£45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a friendly and long-established independent accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Accounting Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on practice professional to manage their own portfolio while working within a close-knit and supportive team environment. The role would suit either an experienced Manager or a Senior Accountant looking for career progression into a manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of circa 100 clients, primarily sole traders and small limited companies
• Prepare and review accounts, personal tax returns, VAT, CIS, bookkeeping, and MTD requirements
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships
• Support onboarding of new clients and oversee client billing
• Assist with CGT matters and wider client compliance requirements
• Manage and support a small team of junior staff
• Work across IRIS and cloud-based accounting software platforms

Key Requirements

• ACCA qualified, MAAT qualified, or QBE considered
• Strong experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Confident managing client relationships and onboarding new clients
• Experience across accounts, personal tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and CIS
• Knowledge of IRIS and cloud accounting systems
• Organised, approachable, and hands-on in your working style
• Comfortable managing and mentoring junior staff

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension contribution (5% of total salary)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Part-time working options available
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio
• Supportive independent firm culture with long-standing employees

Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - |

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