Salary: GBP55000 - GBP70000 per annum
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
Client Manager - Rural Services in Banbury employer: Butler Rose
Butler Rose is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a clear pathway to leadership roles within 18–24 months. With a supportive work culture and the flexibility of hybrid working options, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the operational excellence of IT services across multiple sites in Kendal.
