Accounting & Advisory Manager — Path to Directorship

W Talent; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Free parking

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Life assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

W Talent Finance is seeking an Accounting & Advisory Manager / Senior Manager to lead a Wakefield-based practice, delivering accounting, tax and advisory services for a diverse client base.

You will work closely with directors to develop the team, manage a portfolio of owner-managed clients, and drive growth with a path toward Directorship for the right candidate. ACA/ACCA qualified preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Team development

MS Office

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

W Talent Finance is seeking an Accounting & Advisory Manager / Senior Manager to lead a Wakefield-based practice, delivering accounting, tax and advisory services for a diverse client base.

You will work closely with directors to develop the team, manage a portfolio of owner-managed clients, and drive growth with a path toward Directorship for the right candidate. ACA/ACCA qualified preferred.