Senior Accounts Leader: Growth & Digital Strategy

Streets LLP; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in account management located in Burnley is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager or Associate Director. This key leadership position involves managing a diverse client portfolio and a developing team. The role offers a structured pathway to Directorship backed by mentorship and investment in your development, focusing on modernising processes and driving growth. Applicants should be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong experience and a commercial mindset. A competitive package and hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong post‑qualification experience in practice, ideally across audit, accounts, and advisory.
• Experience in leading teams and developing others.
• Ability to spot commercial opportunities and growth in the market.

Responsibilities

• Guide and develop a diverse team to create a culture of high standards.
• Modernise working processes and adopt smarter methods.
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring excellent service and building relationships.
• Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Provide strategic input on practice-wide priorities.
• Lead change and facilitate team adaptation to new systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Digital mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

AI and automation experience

Job description

A leading firm in account management located in Burnley is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager or Associate Director. This key leadership position involves managing a diverse client portfolio and a developing team. The role offers a structured pathway to Directorship backed by mentorship and investment in your development, focusing on modernising processes and driving growth. Applicants should be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong experience and a commercial mindset. A competitive package and hybrid working are offered.