Senior Accounts & Tax Manager - SheffieldA well-established and growing UK accountancy group is seeking a Senior Accounts & Tax Manager to take full responsibility for a regional office.The Senior Accounts & Tax Manager OpportunityThis role sits at the heart of the practice, with accountability across client delivery, people leadership, operations, and compliance. You will act as the senior leader on-site, driving performance, embedding standards, and ensuring a consistently high-quality client experience.The firm is modern and forward-thinking, focused on making accounting more efficient, insightful, and commercially valuable to clients through a combination of smart technology and clear, practical advice. A key part of the role will be translating financial data into meaningful commercial insight, helping clients identify opportunities for growth, improve profitability, and make confident strategic decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & PerformanceTake ownership of day‑to‑day site performance across service delivery, operations, and complianceSet and maintain high standards for quality, turnaround times, and client experienceLead from the front, fostering a high‑performance, values‑driven culturePeople LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionalsEmbed a mindset of commercial awareness within the team, ensuring outputs go beyond compliance into value‑added insightDrive structured performance management and continuous developmentSupport hiring and scaling of the team as the business growsClient ManagementBuild and maintain strong client relationshipsLead client meetings, providing clear financial insights, forward‑looking analysis, and practical recommendationsAct as a trusted adviser, helping clients understand key drivers of performance, cash flow, and profitabilityIdentify opportunities to support client growth, including efficiencies, cost control, and strategic planningManage and resolve escalations effectively and professionallyTechnical OversightOversee delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reportingEnsure outputs include clear commentary, KPIs, and practical commercial insightsEnsure accuracy and compliance across bookkeeping, VAT, and payrollMaintain high standards aligned with UK accounting regulationsCompliance & OperationsEnsure adherence to HMRC, Companies House, and GDPR requirementsSupport digital compliance initiatives including Making Tax DigitalDrive operational improvements, standardisation, and scalable processesAbout YouACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifiedProven experience within a UK accountancy practice (minimum 5 years)Strong leadership background, with experience managing and developing teamsIn‑depth knowledge of UK GAAP, compliance, and regulatory frameworksCommercially minded, with the ability to interpret financials into strategic insightExcellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholdersComfortable using modern accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with real influence‑joining a business that is actively investing in growth, innovation, and operational excellence, and where you can play a key role in shaping how clients grow and succeed.For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply via LinkedIn or contact me directly at
#J-18808-Ljbffr