Practice - Manager/Senior Accountant (Barnsley, South Yorkshire)
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What you'll do
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services
- Act as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses and senior stakeholders
- Co-lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants, supporting performance and progression
- Oversee compliance and ensure consistently high standards of client service
- Contribute to business development and identify growth opportunities, including cross-referrals
- Work closely with Directors and Partners on strategic planning and office growth
- Take ownership of workflow management, quality control and client relationships
What they're looking for
- ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in accountancy practice
- Likely operating at Senior Accountant, Manager, Senior Manager or salaried associate level
- Typically 3+ years PQE, though strong candidates outside this range will be considered
- Proven experience managing a mixed client portfolio across accounts, tax and advisory work
- Confident leader with experience developing junior and mid-level team members
- Strong commercial mindset with an ambition to progress into senior leadership
- Excellent IT skills including Office 365 and cloud accounting platforms (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
- Experience using accounts production and working paper software (IRIS / MyWorkpapers preferred)
- Comfortable in client-facing environments, including meetings with prospective clients
Nice to have
- Experience using accounts production and working paper software (IRIS / MyWorkpapers preferred)
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Full description from employer
Manager / Senior Accountant – Barnsley (South Yorkshire)
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Manager / Senior Accountant
Industry: Accountancy / Business Advisory
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
About the Firm
Established multi-office professional services practice operating across Yorkshire and the East Midlands
Provides a broad range of services including accountancy, tax advisory, financial planning and legal support
Strong people-first culture with a clear focus on development, leadership progression and long-term careers
Values-led organisation built around client-centric service, collaboration and doing the right thing for clients, people and communities
Role Overview
An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Accountant or Manager to step into a leadership role within a growing Barnsley office. This position offers significant autonomy, exposure to strategic decision-making and a clearly defined pathway toward future Directorship for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services
Act as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses and senior stakeholders
Co-lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants, supporting performance and progression
Oversee compliance and ensure consistently high standards of client service
Contribute to business development and identify growth opportunities, including cross-referrals
Work closely with Directors and Partners on strategic planning and office growth
Take ownership of workflow management, quality control and client relationships
Ideal Candidate Profile
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in accountancy practice
Likely operating at Senior Accountant, Manager, Senior Manager or salaried associate level
Typically 3+ years PQE, though strong candidates outside this range will be considered
Proven experience managing a mixed client portfolio across accounts, tax and advisory work
Confident leader with experience developing junior and mid-level team members
Strong commercial mindset with an ambition to progress into senior leadership
Excellent IT skills including Office 365 and cloud accounting platforms (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
Experience using accounts production and working paper software (IRIS / MyWorkpapers preferred)
Comfortable in client-facing environments, including meetings with prospective clients
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Full study support available if required (e.g. CTA)
37.5-hour working week with flexible working around core hours
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave
Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice available)
Health cash plan
Life assurance (4x salary)
Paid volunteering day annually
Payment of professional subscriptions
Cycle to work scheme
Commission-based referral incentives and performance rewards
Free parking or street parking
Monthly and annual staff recognition schemes
Regular social events including summer and Christmas functions
For more information please contact:
Carly Dunn, Divisional Talent Partner
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com
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