Accounting and Advisory Manager / Accounting and Advisory Manageress

Accounting & Advisory Manager / Senior Manager

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £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 profound 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 collaborating with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services firm renowned for delivering trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizable professional workforce, the organization operates at scale while maintaining a strong emphasis on collaboration, consistency, and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.

The organization fosters a people-focused environment grounded in shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive culture where individuals are encouraged to grow, take ownership of their work, and progress within a high-performing yet approachable team atmosphere.

The Role

As an Accounting & Advisory Manager / Senior Manager, you will assume a pivotal leadership role within the practice, managing a diverse portfolio of clients while supporting the ongoing growth and development of the Wakefield office. Working closely with the directors, you will provide high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services, contribute to the development of the wider team, and engage in business growth initiatives. This position presents a unique opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who is eager to advance towards a leadership role, with a potential pathway to Directorship for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and clients across various 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 to enhance 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 solid 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 a keen 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 a future Directorship for the right candidate.
• Full study support where needed.
• 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 wide range of professional and personal services.

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