Senior Accountant​/Accounts Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager Location: Barnsley Area, South Yorkshire

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 | 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 and lead, our client wants to hear from you.

• 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
  , 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

• 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

• 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 (10:30am–4:00pm)
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)
• Health cash plan & life assurance (4× 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

Diane Shaw

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All enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.