Senior Client Accountant / Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE. Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid).
We are supporting a growing accountancy firm in recruiting a Senior Client Accountant / Manager based in Milton Keynes. This key leadership position involves managing a client bank and leading a small team while working closely with Partners and Directors to support the firm's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a pod of 2-4 staff and your client portfolio.
* Provide mentoring, guidance, and structured development to support team progression.
* Manage a client portfolio of £400k (OMBs and SMEs) for accounts, tax, VAT, and statutory work.
* Monitor workflows, deadlines, and service levels across the department.
* Champion quality, consistency, and effective use of internal systems.
* Support 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 ACA 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.
What's on Offer
* Primarily based in the Milton Keynes office, with hybrid working after initial period.
* 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.
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