Senior Manager (Chartered Accountancy Practice)

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Halifax; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join their team in Halifax. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality accounting services, lead client engagements, and mentor junior staff. This role offers clear career progression to Director within 2–3 years, along with a competitive salary and adaptable working patterns. AACA/ACCA qualification is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression opportunities

Adaptable working patterns

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accountancy practice.
• Proven track record of managing client portfolios.
• Strong ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of clients providing audit and tax services.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth.
• Drive improvements in processes and service delivery.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

“Senior - adjective - of or for more experienced people.”

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a growing accountancy practice in Yorkshire to recruit a Senior Manager with strong technical expertise and leadership potential. This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career, with a clear pathway to Director level within 2–3 years, evolving into a Regional Lead role responsible for driving growth and transformation across the area.

What’s on Offer:

• Clear career progression with the opportunity to become Director within 2–3 years.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape regional strategy and lead transformation initiatives.
• Adaptable working patterns and locations as you grow into a regional leadership role.

The Role

As a Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s ambitious growth strategy, leading client engagements, and developing a high-performing team. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional client service while contributing to strategic initiatives that shape the practice’s future.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Manager will include:

• Leading a portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting, audit, and tax services.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients and supporting business development opportunities.
• Managing and mentoring junior and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth and engagement.
• Driving improvements in processes, systems, and service delivery to support practice growth.
• Contributing to strategic planning and supporting initiatives to expand the firm’s footprint in Yorkshire.

To be considered for this Senior Manager role, you will have/be:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with extensive experience in accountancy practice.
• Proven experience in managing client portfolios and leading teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Manager with ambition and leadership potential to join a thriving practice and make a tangible impact on its future success.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.