Accounts Manager

Position: Accounts Manager (Permanent)
Smailes Goldie has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Manager to join the firms Selby office as part of a succession plan. Joining an established senior management team as Accounts Manager, you will work and develop a diverse portfolio of clients, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality work whilst supporting the development of junior team members.

As Accounts Manager this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a respected, forward-thinking firm that champions personal development and internal progression.
WHY THIS ACCOUNTS MANAGER ROLE STANDS OUT

* Real progression pathway – many Partners have come up through the firm

* A key managerial role in a growing and well-established regional practice

* Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio across multiple sectors

* Work closely with senior leadership, tax and audit and corporate finance specialists

* A well-established firm with a respected reputation and growing client base

* Hybrid (2 days WFH) & Flexible working hours
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

* Prepare and review statutory financial statements for companies, partnerships, sole traders and trusts

* Manage and support trainees, providing coaching, guidance, and technical development

* Assist with day-to-day client queries and actively seek to develop relationships

* Collaborate closely with tax and audit departments when required

* Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines

* Represent the firm professionally in all written and verbal communications

* Engage in continuous personal and professional development through ongoing training and technical learning
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

* Accounts Manager experience, ACA or ACCA qualified used to managing your own client portfolio

* Several years’ experience within an accountancy practice environment

* Experience with software such as Xero, Quick Books, Sage and IRIS (advantageous)
WHAT YOU’LL GET AS ACCOUNTS MANAGER

* Competitive salary and tailored benefits based on experience

* 25 days holiday plus additional day of at Christmas

* Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday

* Hybrid (2 days WFH)

* Flexible working 37.5 hours per week between 7.45am – 6.00pm

* Pension

* Private Medical Insurance

* Life Insurance (2 times salary)

* Annual pay review and appraisal

* Clear career path and personal development plan
WHAT NEXT?
Call our practice sector specialist David Kitney as we’d love to talk more detail.
WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?
At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You’re not just another candidate – you’re a professional with goals, and we’re here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there’s genuine opportunity.
We work in true partnership with businesses – we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.
This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney – all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner