Client Manager - Rural Services

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

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• Manage a portfolio of rural clients, delivering accounts, VAT, self-assessment and tax advisory services
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• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax computations, ensuring technical accuracy
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• Provide bespoke tax advice across Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates and VAT
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• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on commercial and tax matters
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• Review work, mentor junior staff and support the development of the wider team
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• Manage workflow, WIP, billing and client deadlines
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• Identify business development opportunities and support the continued growth of the rural services team
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• Work collaboratively with Partners and other service lines on complex client matters
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Key Requirements

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• ACA/ACCA qualified (CTA qualified is highly beneficial)
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• Experience managing a portfolio within a UK accountancy practice
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• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105), VAT and personal tax
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• Exposure to tax advisory work, including CGT, IHT and Income Tax planning
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• Excellent client-facing, communication and relationship management skills
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• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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• Experience working with rural clients would be advantageous
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What's on Offer

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• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
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• Flexible working options
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• Opportunity to work with a leading rural client portfolio
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• Exposure to a broad range of advisory work
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• Supportive and collaborative team environment
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• Ongoing professional development and technical training
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