Manager​/Senior Accountant

Manager / Senior Accountant – Barnsley

SMH Group – Join our multi‑disciplined professional services company located in Barnsley. We are looking for an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career, with an opportunity to progress towards a future directorship.

SMH Group is a professional services company with over 10 employees, including Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners, and Legal professionals, operating across ten offices in Yorkshire/Derbyshire. We believe our people are our greatest strength and foster a culture of respect, support and inclusion.

We value the following core behaviours:

• Client Centric
• One Firm
• Caring – doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities

As a Manager, you will oversee client relationships, co‑lead and mentor a team of accountants, and drive the firm’s strategic goals. You will receive mentorship and a structured development plan.

• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying size, providing high quality accounting, tax and advisory services.
• Co‑lead and mentor a team of accountants, ensuring their development and performance.
• Contribute to business development, identifying growth opportunities including group‑wide cross‑business referrals.
• Work closely with current Directors and Partners to shape the future of the firm.
• Oversee compliance and ensure exceptional client service.

• Proactive, organised, excellent communicator, forward‑thinking, self‑motivated, confident, ambitious.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (ideally 3+ years PQE) as an experienced Senior Accountant, Manager, Senior Manager or salaried associate.
• Able to manage own workloads and lead team development.
• Ambition to step into a leadership role and clear vision for career progression.
• Strong IT skills (Office 365, Sage, Xero, Quick Books etc.).
• Fully adept with account preparation programmes, preferably IRIS and MyWorkpapers.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of mixed clients and business development in an environment focused on accounts, tax and advisory work.
• Previous client‑facing role including meeting with prospective clients.

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Full study support if required (e.g., CTA).
• 37.5 hours per week (possibility of flexible working 10:30–16:00 core hours).
• 25 holiday days per year plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days).
• Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available).
• Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance – 4× salary.
• Charity work – 1 day paid volunteering per year.
• Payment of professional memberships.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Commission based referral scheme.
• Google review reward.
• Birthday vouchers.
• Free eye tests.
• Free fruit in the office.
• Regular staff socials, annual staff summer and Christmas parties.
• Other staff incentives and benefits.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to step into a role where your leadership, expertise and vision will be recognised and rewarded.

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