Accounts Manager

5 days ago

Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Supreme Search Specialists (Accountancy & Finance) Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Senior Accounts Manager / Associate Director – Burnley, Hybrid Role

Location:
Burnley, North West England

Employment Type:
Full-time, Hybrid

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role? Our forward-thinking North West accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager / Associate Director to lead teams, modernise processes, and drive business growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, implement digital solutions, and make a real impact on a dynamic practice.

Why Join Us?

  • Career Progression:
    Clear path to Directorship and Regional Lead roles within a growing accounting practice.
  • Impactful Work:
    Influence practice strategy, implement innovative accounting systems, and lead transformational change.
  • Supportive Culture:
    Collaborative and inclusive environment with mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive Package:
    Attractive salary, performance-based bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, employee benefits, and
    25 days annual leave + bank holidays
    .
  • Flexible Working:
    Hybrid approach promoting
    work-life balance
    .

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead & Develop Teams:
    Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence.
  • Modernise Processes:
    Implement
    digital accounting tools, automation, and AI solutions
    , challenging outdated practices.
  • Client Portfolio Management:
    Deliver high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services; nurture strong client relationships and add tangible value.
  • Drive Business Growth:
    Identify new business opportunities, expand services to existing clients, and contribute to profitable practice growth.
  • Strategic Input:
    Partner with Directors and Partners to define practice priorities, improve processes, and develop innovative services.
  • Change Management:
    Lead the adoption of new systems, technologies, and modern workflows across teams.

Required Skills & Experience

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in practice.
  • Proven leadership and team management experience within an accountancy practice.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
  • Strategic thinker, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term business goals.
  • Experience implementing
    digital tools, AI, and automation
    in accounting practices.
  • Knowledge of the
    North West business landscape
    is highly advantageous.

Benefits

  • Career Growth:
    Mentoring, training, and clear pathway to Directorship and Regional Lead roles.
  • Competitive Remuneration:
    Salary, performance bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, employee benefits,
    25 days annual leave + bank holidays
    .
  • Flexible / Hybrid Working:
    Modern, results-focused approach.
  • Inclusive Culture:
    Collaborative, supportive, and diverse working environment.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated
Senior Accounts Manager / Associate Director
in Burnley ready to lead teams, implement modern accounting practices, and shape the future of a growing practice, we want to hear from you.

Contact:
Amy Doumbia, Talent Partner

Phone:

Email:
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