Senior Client Accountant

Job DescriptionQualified ACCA or ACA Senior Client Accountant / Manager. career job opportunity Milton Keynes Senior Client Accountant Accountancy PracticeMilton Keynes (Hybrid)50,000 - 60,000 DOEWe are pleased to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm in the recruitment of a Senior Client Accountant / Manager. 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 firms 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 ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a pod of 24 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 department.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 RequirementsACCA 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.Whats on OfferPrimarily based in the Milton Keynes office, with hybrid working available after an 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.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional seeking to gain more hands-on leadership and staff management while managing a client portfolio..If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4770785

Created: 2026-04-08