Qualified Manager - Maternity Leave Cover

Qualified Manager (Temporary - Maternity Leave Cover) - Growing Accountancy Practice Milton Keynes £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Milton Keynes, who are seeking a qualified Manager to join their team for a maternity leave cover from March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to take on a broad, hands-on managerial role, combining client-facing responsibilities with team leadership and technical oversight. The firm offers a supportive and friendly environment with the focus on cultivating lasting internal and external relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workflow allocation and job scheduling
• Supervise, support, and review the work of trainees and junior staff
• Review accounts and tax returns prepared by the team
• Prepare accounts and tax returns for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Prepare personal and partnership tax returns
• Manage existing client relationships and meet with new clients
• Support audit assignments as required
• Carry out trainee reviews and ad-hoc managerial duties

Key Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with prior managerial experience in practice
• Strong technical background across accounts and tax
• Experience using IRIS, Xero, Sage
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• Proactive, professional, and team-oriented

What's on Offer:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional leave days scheme: Add an extra 14 days of leave through working an extra 30 minutes per day (this can be taking a 30 minute lunch break)
• Supportive, progressive culture with clear opportunities for long-term development

This role would suit an experienced practice professional looking to step into a trusted management position within a friendly, reputable firm offering long-term stability and responsibility. Interested?If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - /d com Know someone perfect for this role?We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded!

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.