New Job Opening: Senior Accountant in Sheffield, UK

Job Description

Senior Accountant 

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £38,000 – £46,000 + Full Study Support & Study Leave

Are you a proactive Senior Accountant looking for full client portfolio ownership, varied accounts and tax exposure, and genuine support to finalize your ACA/ACCA qualification within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary practice? Our client is a highly regarded, forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Sheffield. Known for their collaborative team structure, modern service delivery, and comprehensive staff benefits, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Accountant to join their growing client delivery team.

The Opportunity

In this engaging fee-earning role, you will take direct responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of SMEs, limited companies, and partnerships across South Yorkshire. Delivering a complete range of financial services—from statutory accounts and management reporting to personal/corporate tax compliance—you will act as a primary client contact while mentoring and reviewing the work of junior colleagues. Positioned within an expanding firm with cross-departmental strength, this role offers a clear, structured platform for long-term career progression to Client Manager.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

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  Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist/part-qualified expecting to qualify within 12–18 months) with 3+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience.

  
  


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  Portfolio & Client Management: Proven ability to manage a mixed client portfolio, conduct client meetings, and build strong relationships with company directors and business owners.

  
  


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  Technical Accounting & Tax: Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing complex statutory accounts, management accounts, partnership accounts, personal tax returns, and VAT submissions.

  
  


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  Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounts preparation software (ideally IRIS) alongside cloud accounting platforms (Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks) and MS Office 365/Excel.

  
  


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  Team Leadership: Experience allocating duties, conducting work reviews, and training junior staff members to ensure quality control across the team.

  
  

Package & Benefits

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  Base Salary: £38,000 – £46,000 per annum (dependent on qualification status and practice experience, aligned with Sheffield market rates).

  
  


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  Qualification & Training: Full ACA/ACCA study support, study leave, and fully funded ongoing technical CPD.

  
  


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  Work-Life Balance & Time Off: Supported hybrid working arrangements, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy up to 5 additional days).

  
  


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  Comprehensive Perks: Level 1 Health Cash Plan, 4x salary Life Assurance, workplace pension, eye tests, and staff discounts on legal/mortgage services.

  
  


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  Culture & ESG: Active social committee events and dedicated paid volunteering opportunities.

  
  

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

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  Email: [email protected]

  
  

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.