Senior Accountant Accounts Manager

Job Description

Location:

Barnsley Area South Yorkshire

Salary:
Leading Benefits Career Progression

Are you an ambitious accountancy professional seeking your next leadership challenge? This opportunity offers genuine career development, a supportive team culture, and the chance to make a real difference in a respected firm with a strong growth trajectory. If you’re ready to step up, join our team.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services.
• Mentor and co‑lead a talented team of accountants supporting their growth and performance.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities for firm‑wide growth and cross‑referrals.
• Work closely with Directors and Partners to help shape the firm’s future direction.
• Ensure compliance and exceptional client service across all engagements.

• Qualifications & Experience
  • ACA or ACCA qualified (minimum 3 years UK practice experience PQE).
  • Experience as a Senior Accountant/Manager, Senior Manager, or salaried Associate in practice.
  • Proven ability to manage your own workload and support team development.
  • Demonstrated ambition for leadership and long‑term career progression.
  • Strong IT skills (Office 365, Sage, Xero, Quick Books).
  • Expertise with accounts preparation software (preferably IRIS and MyWorkpapers).
  • Track record of managing mixed client portfolios and driving business development.
  • Previous experience in a client‑facing role including meetings with new prospects.
• Key Attributes
  • Proactive, organised and forward‑thinking.
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
  • Self‑motivated, confident and ambitious.

• Salary up to 50,000 (dependent on experience).
• Full study support (e.g., CTA/ACCA).
• 37.5‑hour work week with flexible core hours (10:30‑04:00).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days).
• Health cash plan & life assurance (4x salary).
• 1 day paid volunteering per year.
• Payment of professional memberships.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff incentives commission‑based referral scheme.
• Pay day lunch & dress down days.
• Staff discount scheme on Wills, LPAs and mortgage fees.
• Free eye tests and fruit in the office.
• Regular staff socials, annual summer and Christmas parties.

Location:

Barnsley modern office with free street parking.

Flexible / Hybrid working options available.

Structured development plan and mentorship for career advancement.

To confidentially discuss this opportunity or request further details, please contact Jake at [email protected]. All enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Experience:

1 year(s)

Vacancy: 1

Required Experience:

Manager

Key

Skills:

Account Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Reconciliation, Data Entry, Compliance, Vendor Management, Journal Entries, General Ledger Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Expense Reports, Quick Books Software, Reconciling, ACCA, Bookkeeping