Senior Accountant

Senior Client Manager (Outsourced Finance) | £55,000 £ 75,000 DOE | Full Time An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a Senior Client Manager to lead on commercial finance support for owner-managed businesses . This is not a traditional pure practice accounting role. Instead, youll sit closer to your clients day-to-day decision making strengthening their finance function, improving reporting, and helping them run the business with better numbers.

Led by an entrepreneurial Founder and supported by a highly experienced industry professional, the firm combines trusted relationships with a modern mindset. Youll have the autonomy to shape client delivery, introduce improvements, and be a genuine partner to the businesses you support. Why this opportunity stands out A respected, long-established firm in a growth phase with a modern, advisory-led direction A role built around commercial finance and client partnership , not just compliance Hybrid working after probation and a genuine commitment to balance and flexibility Direct involvement with leadership on service development and future direction Clear progression into a leadership pathway (Senior Manager / Client Director)

The Role Youll take ownership of a portfolio where the focus is on supporting and elevating the clients finance function . Youll act as a trusted extension of their internal team improving reporting, forecasting, controls, and decision support. Typical responsibilities include:
Building and delivering outsourced finance support (monthly/quarterly) tailored to each client Producing and reviewing management accounts , KPI packs and board-ready reporting Budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning (including margin analysis and cost control) Cashflow management: forecasting, working capital improvement, funding support Supporting clients with finance process improvement (month-end, controls, reporting cadence) Helping clients get more from their systems (Xero, add-ons, reporting tools) and improving data quality Acting as the senior point of contact: translating numbers into actions and recommendations Coaching and developing junior team members involved in delivery Supporting leadership with client development, onboarding and expanding service lines There may be some liaison with year-end / tax colleagues, but the core of this role is commercial finance and advisory-led delivery.

About You ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent); strong QBE candidates considered Proven experience supporting clients with management reporting, forecasting and commercial insight Strong systems ability (Xero essential; add-ons and reporting tools a plus) Confident communicator: able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders Organised, proactive and comfortable owning deadlines and client relationships Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle What youll receive £55,000 £ 75,000 DOE Hybrid working after probation and flexible working options Ongoing development and a clear progression route A supportive, high-trust culture where quality and people matter