Description

Accounting & Advisory Manager / Senior Manager

Wakefield

£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals.

With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the business operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.

The organisation promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It places emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing but approachable team environment.

The Role

As an Accounting & Advisory Manager / Senior Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the practice, managing a diverse portfolio of clients while supporting the continued growth and development of the Wakefield office.

Working closely with the directors, you will provide high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services, support the development of the wider team and contribute to business growth initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who is looking to progress towards a future leadership role, with a potential pathway to Directorship for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and clients across a range of sectors
• Deliver high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services
• Oversee the preparation of accounts, tax compliance and advisory work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping develop their technical and professional skills
• Review work and ensure high standards of quality and compliance
• Identify opportunities to support client growth and expand service offerings
• Contribute to business development activities and new client opportunities
• Work closely with directors on the strategic development of the practice

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in UK accountancy practice
• Ideally 3+ years post-qualified experience in a Manager, Senior Manager or similar role
• Experience managing a portfolio of mixed clients across accounts, tax and advisory services
• Strong technical knowledge with practical experience in accounts preparation and compliance
• Audit experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Proven ability to manage workloads, deadlines and client relationships effectively
• Experience supporting and developing junior team members
• Strong commercial awareness with an interest in business growth
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated to progress into a senior leadership role
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and accounting software such as IRIS

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience
• Clear progression pathway towards future Directorship for the right candidate
• Full study support where required
• 37.5-hour working week with an earlier finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Payment of professional memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral incentives
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Free parking options
• Eye test support
• Regular social events and team activities
• Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services