Accounts Senior Manager

Clark Wood; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants in Burnley is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager or Associate Director to lead a diverse client portfolio. The role involves driving the modernisation of systems and developing technology capabilities including AI and automation. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong post-qualification experience in accounting practice. This position offers a clear path to Directorship and is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact within a thriving firm.

Benefits

Referral bonus for candidates

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in practice, ideally in accounts and advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse client portfolio and a talented team.
• Drive modernisation of systems and build tech capability.
• Collaborate with Directors and Partners to shape strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Client Portfolio Management

Modernisation of Systems

Technical Capability Building

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Senior Manager / Associate Director

Location: Burnley

Sector: Audit and Business Services, Business Services, Accounts

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Start date: 2025-12-16

Expiry date: 2026-01-15

Published: 1 day ago

Overview

Our client a leading firm of accountants in Burnley are seeking a Senior Accounts Manager or Associate Director with the drive and expertise to help drive the business forward.

If you want a role where you’ll make a genuine difference – modernising systems, developing people, shaping strategy, and growing a business – then please get in touch. This represents an exciting and key hire for the firm where you will work closely with Directors and Partners to set a clear direction for the practice. There’s a defined route to Directorship here for the right individual.

You’ll be stepping into a key leadership position, managing a diverse client portfolio and a talented team. The practice has a solid foundation, but there are areas for improvement: updating processes, building their tech capability (including AI/automation), and sharpening the firm’s commercial edge.

If you are based in Burnley or the North West and are working at Manager or Senior Manager level and looking for a new challenge then please get in touch.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a diverse client portfolio and a talented team.

Drive modernisation of systems, build tech capability including AI/automation, and sharpen the firm’s commercial edge.

Collaborate with Directors and Partners to set a clear direction for the practice and shape strategy.

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post‑qualification experience in practice – ideally across accounts and advisory.

Contact

Contact: Jack Wyatt

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Alternatively call 07880 255933 for further information on this role.

If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to explore other opportunities. Refer a friend or colleague to us and receive a minimum of £500 if we assist them in securing a permanent role.

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