Accounting Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to manage a varied portfolio of clients in Sheffield. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong Accountancy Practice background. Responsibilities include delivering statutory accounts, providing tax advice, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 - £60,000, flexible and hybrid working options, private pension, and healthcare, along with generous annual leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Strong Accountancy Practice background required.
• Experience of mentoring junior team members is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients delivering accounts and tax returns.
• Provide proactive advice on tax planning and financial performance.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients.
• Review accounts prepared by junior staff for compliance.
• Support growth by maintaining client relationships.
• Mentor and supervise junior accountants.

Skills

Client management

Tax planning

Financial performance analysis

Mentoring

Compliance with accounting standards

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy’s Professional Practice division are delighted to be the recruitment partner to a well‑established regional firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Our client are seeking a driven Accounting Manager to join their expanding team following substantial recent investment and the successful completion of a strategic acquisition. The firm are about to enter an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a talented individual to be part of that journey.

We know this firm exceptionally well, having partnered with them for several years and supported recruitment into their senior leadership team. Their client portfolio comprises a wide variety of friendly, well‑known local trusts and sole traders, many of whom have developed long‑standing relationships with the firm. This is a role built around trust and autonomy with your clients – you’ll be able to take ownership of this role and really make your mark on the portfolio.

What’s on offer:

• Salary between £55,000 - £60,000
• Flexible and Hybrid Working
• Private Pension
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days AL + 8 BH
• Option to purchase additional leave

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients and deliver statutory accounts, tax returns (VAT, Corporation Tax, P11Ds), and management accounts.
• Provide proactive advice to clients on tax planning, cash flow and financial performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, attending regular meetings to discuss financial performance and providing proactive business advice.
• Review accounts prepared by junior staff, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and identify inaccuracies.
• Support the firm's growth by maintaining client relationships and identifying new service opportunities.
• Mentor and supervise junior accountants, delegating tasks and conducting quarterly performance reviews / appraisals.

Person Specification:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified with a strong Accountancy Practice background
• Experience of mentoring junior team members

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction.