Senior Accountant / Pod Leader – Accountancy Practice
Milton Keynes (Hybrid / Multi-site)
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is pleased to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm in the recruitment of a Pod Leader. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing a client bank and leading a small team, while working closely with Partners and Directors to support the firm’s wider strategic objectives.
This opportunity would suit a qualified practice professional with strong people management experience who enjoys developing teams, maintaining high standards of compliance, and building long-term client relationships. The role offers a blend of leadership, client management, and operational oversight within a collaborative and progressive firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a pod of 2–4 staff alongside your own client portfolio
* Provide mentoring, guidance, and structured development to support team progression
* Managing a client portfolio of £400k (OMBs and SMEs) on the delivery of accounts, tax, VAT, and statutory work
* Monitor workflows, deadlines, and service levels across the pod
* Champion quality, consistency, and effective use of internal systems
* Support the resolution of complex technical or client issues
* Work with Partners and Directors to manage key client relationships
* Attend client meetings and contribute to value-added compliance and advisory discussions
* Identify opportunities to support business development within the client base
* Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, operational projects, and cultural development
Key Requirements
* ACCA or ICAEW qualified with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience
* Proven people management and leadership experience within practice
* Strong client relationship management
* Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
* Comfortable working in a hybrid, multi-site environment
* Milton Keynes based, with flexibility to travel to other offices as required
What’s on Offer
* Primarily based in the Milton Keynes office, with hybrid working available after an initial period
* Travel to other firm sites as required
* Free on-site parking
* Private medical insurance (opt-in) following probation
* Death in service cover following probation
* 25 days’ annual leave
* Office closure between Christmas and New Year
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional seeking to gain more hands-on leadership and staff management while managing a client portfolio.