Accounts Assistant Manager in Kingston upon Hull

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a standout regional accountancy firm based in Kingston‑Upon‑Hull. Our client is an incredibly ambitious firm aspiring to reach Top 100 status within the next few years and are looking for a talented individual to join them on their journey.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Accounts Senior or acting Accounts Assistant Manager who is wanting more autonomy across a growing client portfolio, with variety across accounts production, portfolio management, advisory and tax compliance. This is a key role that will also have internal influence, being a key part of future business development, joining the managing partner and key directors on new client meetings – really letting you shape the growth of the business directly.

To be successful in this position you’ll need to be a self‑starter, commercially aware and able to work as part of a team across an established business unit. The role will report into a fantastic team of Directors who are looking to continually modernise the business, making this a digitally‑savvy, progressive firm with achievable growth plans that will really skyrocket your career in the next few years as you grow into a leadership position yourself.

What’s on offer:

• Salary between £50,000 - £55,000
• 2 days WFH
• Flexible hours
• 25 days AL + 8 BH
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Private Healthcare
• 5% Company Pension Contribution

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Lead accounting processes end to end.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of year‑end accounts, including tax reviews and statutory filings.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex client projects.
• Advise clients on business, personal accounting and tax matters.
• Manage an accounting portfolio of large and complex clients.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide genuine business advice.
• Lead and develop a team of junior staff – ensuring job plans and budgets are understood with support through to completion.
• Attend meetings with clients alongside the Partner to support business development of the firm.
• Provide technical support as and when required to junior members of staff.

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Charlie Marper on 0114 261 1700.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.