About the role...:
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Manager to join our growing BS&O Northern Ireland team. This isn’t your average accounting role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our go-to-market strategy, delivering high-impact work, and helping fast-growing businesses thrive.
You’ll lead the charge in expanding our Northern Ireland offering, growing our client base while working with a diverse portfolio of clients and collaborating across our UK offices. If you’re passionate about technical excellence, client relationships, and building something brilliant, this is your moment.
Following the successful opening of our new Dungannon office, our next growth milestone is Belfast. You’ll be at the heart of this journey, helping to drive expansion as we launch and build our presence in the city in the coming weeks.
About the day to day…
You will be playing a key role in our go-to-market strategy for Mid-Market businesses, growing our client base across Northern Ireland.
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Identifying and converting opportunities to sell work to new and existing clients, targeting SME and OMB.
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Leading the delivery of new client work.
- Acting as the central point of contact for internal referrals, allocating work and driving growth through your internal network.
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Working with a variety of clients including PE/VC-backed scale-ups, UK subsidiaries of overseas groups, complex private companies, and large UK corporates.
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Supporting the BS&O team with technical queries, researching complex areas, and coaching the team to ensure CP policy is followed.
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Supporting the non-audited statutory accounts process as part of the management team.
About you...:
At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.
In addition to those core values, as a Senior Manager you should;
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Be ACA qualified (or equivalent).
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You’ve got Umpf! – a genuine passion for “getting stuff done” with strong project management and communication skills.
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Have prior experience of business development and bringing new clients onboard.
- Strong Knowledge of the local Belfast & Northern Ireland market.
- A team player who brings a “play all in” spirit to everything you do.
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Curious, driven, and always looking for ways to improve and innovate.
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Confident working with complex clients and technical challenges, and excited to help others grow.
About us...:
We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.
Check out our recent achievements:
Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK-
Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
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Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience
What's in it for you?
Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.
That’s why we offer things like:
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A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
- A generous holiday entitlement
- An enhanced parental leave policy
- An enhanced pension scheme
- No dress code – just “wear something!”
- A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
- Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.
For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
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