Senior Accountant & Accounts Manager — Lead, Grow & Mentor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in the Barnsley area seeks a Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager to lead a delivery team, manage a diverse client portfolio, and help drive firm growth.

You will deliver high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services, mentor junior staff, oversee onboarding, and contribute to business development with a clear development path toward Senior Manager.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 3+ years PQE in a UK practice.
• Experience managing a mixed client portfolio (SMEs, limited companies, partnerships) and delivering statutory accounts, corporate tax, and advisory services.
• Experience mentoring staff, leading teams, allocating workloads, and reviewing draft files.
• Proficient with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and accounts preparation systems (IRIS/MyWorkpapers).
• Proven client-facing skills with ability to drive firm growth and cross-referrals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a delivery team and co-manage a diverse client portfolio.
• Deliver high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services.
• Mentor junior accountants and oversee quality control.
• Lead onboarding of new clients and support business development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Portfolio Management

Business Development

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in the Barnsley area seeks a Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager to lead a delivery team, manage a diverse client portfolio, and help drive firm growth.

You will deliver high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services, mentor junior staff, oversee onboarding, and contribute to business development with a clear development path toward Senior Manager.