30 Jul 2026 2221_1785485550 Accounting and Advisory Manager £50000 - £60000 perannum Wakefield[...]
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Wakefield
Wakefield £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits 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. 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. • 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 complianceIdentify 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, • 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, • 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr