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 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 that has a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for providing trusted advice to businesses and individuals. With a multi-office structure and a sizeable professional workforce, the organisation operates at scale while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration and delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients.
The firm promotes a people-focused environment built around shared values of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. It emphasizes 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
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
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