Vacancy – Manager / Senior Manager
Location: Barnsley
Future Directorship Opportunity


Are you an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the leadership ability and commercial mindset to help shape the future of a growing accountancy practice? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established firm at Manager level, with a clear and structured pathway to future Directorship for the right individual.


The Opportunity
Our client is a well-regarded, multi-office professional services firm offering accountancy, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join their Barnsley office, where you will play a key role in leadership, client delivery, and strategic development.
This role offers genuine progression, long-term career security, and the chance to become a senior figure within the practice.


The Role
As Manager, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, leading a team, and supporting the wider strategic direction of the firm. You will work closely with Directors and Partners and receive structured support and mentorship toward future Directorship.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services
*Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accountants
*Supporting business development and identifying opportunities for growth
*Working closely with senior leadership on strategy and office development
*Ensuring compliance and consistently high levels of client service


The Successful Candidate
You will be:
*Proactive and organised
*A confident and effective communicator
*Forward-thinking and commercially aware
*Self-motivated and ambitious
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Qualifications & Experience:
*ACA or ACCA qualified
*Strong practice background with ideally 3+ years PQE
*Experience operating at Manager, Senior Manager, or equivalent level
*Proven ability to manage own workload and support team development
*Strong IT skills (Office 365, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
*Fully competent with accounts preparation software (IRIS preferred)
*Demonstrable experience managing a mixed client portfolio and contributing to business development


What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £60,000, dependent on experience
*Full study support available if required (CTA)
*37.5-hour working week with flexible working around core hours (10:30am–4:00pm)
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Pension scheme (salary sacrifice available)
*Health cash plan
*Life assurance (4x salary)
*Paid volunteering day
*Professional membership fees covered
*Cycle to work scheme
*Performance-related bonuses and incentives
*Free parking
*Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits
*Regular social events and company-wide celebrations