Accounts Manager

Emmerson Kitney Finance & Business Support; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Selby is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee a diverse client portfolio while supporting junior team members' development. This role offers a clear progression pathway within a well-established practice and allows for hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have ACA or ACCA qualifications and several years of experience in an accountancy environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus an additional Christmas day

Option to purchase additional holiday

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance (2 times salary)

Annual pay review and appraisal

Clear career path and personal development plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accountant practice environment.
• Strong ability to manage your own client portfolio.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements.
• Manage and support trainees, providing coaching and guidance.
• Collaborate closely with tax and audit departments when required.

Skills

Accounts Manager experience

Experience within an accountancy practice

Knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Smailes Goldie has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Manager to join the firms Selby office as part of a succession plan. Joining an established senior management team as Accounts Manager, you will work and develop a diverse portfolio of clients, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality work whilst supporting the development of junior team members. As Accounts Manager this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a respected, forward-thinking firm that champions personal development and internal progression.

WHY THIS ACCOUNTS MANAGER ROLE STANDS OUT

• Real progression pathway - many Partners have come up through the firm
• A key managerial role in a growing and well-established regional practice
• Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio across multiple sectors
• Work closely with senior leadership, tax and audit and corporate finance specialists
• A well-established firm with a respected reputation and growing client base
• Hybrid (2 days WFH) & Flexible working hours

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements for companies, partnerships, sole traders and trusts
• Manage and support trainees, providing coaching, guidance, and technical development
• Assist with day‑to‑day client queries and actively seek to develop relationships
• Collaborate closely with tax and audit departments when required
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines
• Represent the firm professionally in all written and verbal communications
• Engage in continuous personal and professional development through ongoing training and technical learning

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Accounts Manager experience, ACA or ACCA qualified used to managing your own client portfolio
• Several years' experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience with software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and IRIS (advantageous)

WHAT YOU'LL GET AS ACCOUNTS MANAGER

• Competitive salary and tailored benefits based on experience
• 25 days holiday plus additional day of at Christmas
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday
• Hybrid (2 days WFH)
• Flexible working 37.5 hours per week between 7.45am - 6.00pm
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance (2 times salary)
• Annual pay review and appraisal
• Clear career path and personal development plan

WHAT NEXT?

Call our practice sector specialist David Kitney or Stevie Moss as we'd love to talk more detail.

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You're not just another candidate - you're a professional with goals, and we're here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there's genuine opportunity.

We work in true partnership with businesses - we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney - all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner