Accounts Senior Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional accountancy firm in the UK seeks an Accounts Senior Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio and lead a talented team. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong advisory skills and leadership capabilities. This role involves ensuring high-quality service delivery, collaborating on client projects, and shaping regional strategies. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000, with additional benefits including hybrid working, health insurance, and a bespoke development pathway.

Benefits

Salary between £60,000 - £65,000

Fully flexible and hybrid working

Private 5% pension

Health insurance

25 days AL + 8 BH

Clothing allowance

Bonus Scheme

Bespoke development pathway

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with proven advisory skills.
• Experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Ability to lead a small team while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied client portfolio and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure accurate preparation of year-end accounts and tax filings.
• Collaboration with Partners on complex client projects.

Skills

Technical expertise

Advisory skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership capabilities

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is proud to partner with a leading regional accountancy firm in Kingston upon Hull to recruit an exceptional Accounts Senior Manager. This newly created role reflects the firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence, offering the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio and lead a talented team of emerging professionals.

As a multi-award-winning practice with ambitious plans for expansion over the next five years, this appointment will play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery and driving business development. The position combines hands‑on client management with strategic input, making it ideal for an individual seeking a role that goes beyond compliance and adds real value to clients and the firm.

We are seeking an ACA or ACCA-qualified professional with technical expertise, proven advisory skills, and commercial acumen. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership capability, guiding a small team while collaborating with Partners and Directors to implement regional strategies and deliver meaningful business improvements.

Benefits to include:

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000
• Fully flexible and hybrid working
• Private 5% pension
• Health insurance
• 25 days AL + 8 BH
• Clothing allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Bespoke development pathway

Duties to include:

• Oversee a varied client portfolio, ensuring high‑quality service delivery and cultivating long‑term relationships
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of year‑end accounts, including tax reviews and statutory filings
• Collaborate with Partners on complex client projects
• Advise clients on business, personal accounting and tax matters
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to support the firm’s growth
• Work closely with Directors and Partners to shape and implement regional strategies aligned with the firm’s objectives
• Lead and mentor a small team, setting clear objectives and delivering tailored development plans

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Experience of working within Accountancy Practice
• Experience of using Xero

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Charlie Marper on 0114 261 1700.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.