Vacancy – Manager/Senior Accountant – Barnsley

Sutton McGrath Hartley Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Barnsley is seeking a Manager to oversee client relationships and manage a team. This role offers potential for future Directorship, supporting professional growth with structured development. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong experience in practice and a desire for leadership. The firm rewards performance with a competitive salary and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

Full Study support

Flexible working hours

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Company Pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance – 4x Salary

Charity Work – 1 day paid volunteering

Payment of professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of mixed clients.
• Ability in business development focused on accounts, tax, and advisory work.
• Previous client-facing role including meetings with new clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client relationships and manage a team.
• Provide high quality accounting, tax, and advisory services.
• Contribute to business development and ensure client service.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Forward-thinking

Self-motivated

Confident

Ambitious

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

3+ years PQE in practice

Tools

Office 365

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

MyWorkpapers

Job description

Are you an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the drive and leadership skills to shape the future of a growing accountancy practice? If so, this is a unique opportunity to join our firm as a Manager, with an opportunity to future Directorship for the right individual.

About Us

SMH Group is a multi-disciplined professional services company with over 10 employees which include Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across ten offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region.

At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future.

As we continue to grow as a business, we strive to be guided by our core behaviours:

• Client Centric
• One Firm
• Caring – doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities

With clients and our people at the forefront of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams.

We are a forward-thinking accountancy practice dedicated to providing expert advice to a diverse client bank. Our commitment to excellence and client success has driven our growth, and we are now looking for a talented individual to join us at a senior level, with the potential to become a key leader in our Barnsley office.

The Role

As a Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing client relationships, jointly managing a team, and driving the firm’s strategic goals. You will be given the support, mentorship, and structured development plan needed to progress your career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients of varying size, providing high quality accounting, tax and advisory services.
• Co‑leading and mentoring a team of accountants, ensuring their development and performance.
• Contributing to business development, identifying opportunities for growth including group wide cross business referrals
• Working closely with the current Directors and Partners to shape the future of the firm.
• Overseeing compliance and ensuring exceptional client service.

The Successful Candidate

The person:

• Proactive
• Organised
• Forward‑thinking
• Self‑motivated
• Confident
• Ambitious

Qualifications and Experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (ideally 3+ years PQE) as an experienced Senior Accountant, Manager, Senior Manager or a salaried associate.
• Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own and team members development.
• Ambition to step into a leadership role and a clear vision for your career progression.
• Must possess strong IT skills (Office 365, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.)
• Must be fully adept with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS and MyWorkpapers.
• Proven ability in managing a portfolio of mixed clients, and business development in an environment where the emphasis was on accounts, tax and advisory work is a must.
• Previous client facing role including meeting with new prospect clients.

What’s on offer:

The SMH Group believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, we constantly review salaries and discretionary bonuses. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities:

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Full Study support if required (CTA for example)
• 37.5 hours per week. (With possibility of flexible working around core hours 10.30am – 4.00pm)
• Holiday entitlement of 25 holiday days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (purchase up to 5 more days!)
• Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance – 4x Salary
• Charity Work – 1 day paid volunteering a year
• Payment of professional memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Various other staff incentives and benefits
  • Commission based referral scheme
  • Google review reward
  • Birthday vouchers
  • Free parking or street parking at all sites
  • STAR Reward (monthly bonus)
  • Pay day lunch & dress down
  • Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s and Mortgages fee.
  • Free eye tests
  • Free fruit in the offices
  • Regular staff socials – topped off with a group wide annual staff Summer Do and Christmas Party.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to step into a role where your leadership, expertise, and vision will be recognised and rewarded. If you’re ready to take this exciting step, we’d love to hear from you.