Digital Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Sheffield is seeking a Digital Finance Manager to drive digital finance transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will manage client onboarding to cloud accounting systems, oversee system integrations, and provide comprehensive advisory services to a varied portfolio of local SMEs. This role also involves mentoring a small team and collaborating closely with senior management on the firm’s digital strategy. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Salary between £50,000 - £60,000

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Must be ACA / ACCA qualified.
• Experience in accountancy practice is required.
• Familiarity with cloud-based software such as Xero.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of a varied client portfolio focusing on local SMEs.
• Lead digital finance transformations using cloud-based solutions.
• Support clients through onboarding to digital workflows.
• Collaborate with teams on digital initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Cloud-based accounting systems

Client engagement

Digital finance advisory

Team leadership

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is delighted to partner with an award-winning accountancy firm in Sheffield to recruit a Digital Finance Manager for a newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to combine hands‑on client engagement with strategic leadership, driving client success and contributing to the firm’s continued growth.

In this position, you will lead digital finance transformation initiatives, implementing cloud‑based accounting systems and automation tools, managing system integrations, and supporting clients through onboarding to digital workflows. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with a diverse client base while gaining exposure to digital finance, tax‑related advisory projects, and SME consultancy. Reporting directly to a Partner or Director, you will also take responsibility for mentoring and developing a small team of trainees, shaping the next generation of talent.

Benefits to include:

• Salary between £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 days AL + 8 BH
• Flexible and Hybrid working

Duties to include:

• Full ownership of a varied client portfolio with a focus on local SME businesses
• Provide a full end‑to‑end advisory service to clients – providing genuine business advice and guidance
• Lead digital finance transformation by implementing cloud‑based accounting systems and automation tools
• Oversee system integrations between accounting platforms, ERP systems, and other digital tools
• Support client onboarding to cloud accounting platforms and digital workflows
• Collaborate with tax, audit, and advisory teams on digital initiatives and process improvements
• Work closely with senior managers and partners to shape the firm’s digital finance strategy

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Experience of working within Accountancy Practice
• Experience of using cloud‑based software such as 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.