Client Manager - Independent Accounting Firm
Banbury, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
£55,000 - £70,000 DOE
Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent accountancy practice in the recruitment of a Client Manager | Accounts & Advisory Manager (Rural Services).
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified professional to join a specialist rural services team, managing a diverse portfolio of landed estates, farms, rural businesses, and equine clients. The role offers a blend of compliance, tax advisory and client relationship management, with the opportunity to become a trusted adviser while developing both the client portfolio and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of rural clients, delivering accounts, VAT, self‑assessment and tax advisory services
- Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax computations, ensuring technical accuracy
- Provide bespoke tax advice across Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates and VAT
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on commercial and tax matters
- Review work, mentor junior staff and support the development of the wider team
- Manage workflow, WIP, billing and client deadlines
- Identify business development opportunities and support the continued growth of the rural services team
- Work collaboratively with Partners and other service lines on complex client matters
Key Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified (CTA qualified is highly beneficial)
- Experience managing a portfolio within a UK accountancy practice
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105), VAT and personal tax
- Exposure to tax advisory work, including CGT, IHT and Income Tax planning
- Excellent client‑facing, communication and relationship‑management skills
- Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Experience working with rural clients would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE
- Flexible working options
- Opportunity to work with a leading rural client portfolio
- Exposure to a broad range of advisory work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development and technical training
Interested?
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - 016 1388 5710 | d.petropoulos@butlerrose.com
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 - Rural Services in Banbury employer: Butler Rose Ltd
Butler Rose is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Maidenhead that fosters professional growth and development. With a focus on infrastructure, this interim role provides the opportunity to lead significant financial reporting projects while enjoying flexible working arrangements, including increased remote work as you settle into the position. The company values technical expertise and encourages a culture of collaboration and challenge, making it an ideal place for qualified accountants looking to make a meaningful impact.
