New Job Opening: Senior Accountant / Client Manager in Wakefield, UK

Job Description

Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Career Progression + Comprehensive Benefits

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire | Office-Based | Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your client relationships matter, and your career progression is genuinely supported?

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with our client, a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Wakefield, to recruit an accomplished Senior Accountant / Client Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to manage a diverse client portfolio, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful practice.

Offering a supportive environment, direct client exposure, and clear progression opportunities, this role is ideal for an ambitious accountant seeking their next long-term career move.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Accountant / Client Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while building trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships


• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts


• Preparing and reviewing management accounts


• Preparing corporation tax returns


• Overseeing VAT returns and compliance activities


• Providing proactive advice and support to clients


• Attending client meetings and building long-term relationships


• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team


• Supporting, mentoring and developing trainee and junior accountants


• Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client service delivery

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)


• Minimum 5 years' UK accountancy practice experience 


• Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts


• Experience managing a client portfolio within a UK practice environment


• Good understanding of UK corporation tax and VAT requirements


• Excellent client relationship and communication skills


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Technical Skills

Experience with some or all of the following would be advantageous:

• Xero


• QuickBooks


• Sage


• Cloud accounting systems


• Microsoft Excel


• Accounts production software


• Tax compliance software

Career Development & Progression

Our client is committed to investing in their people and offers genuine opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Progression towards Client Manager, Senior Manager or Practice Management responsibilities


• Ongoing professional development


• Increased client advisory exposure


• Mentoring and leadership opportunities


• Involvement in business growth initiatives

Reward & Benefits Package

In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers:

• £45,000 - £55,000+ DOE salary depending on experience


• Clear career progression pathway


• Professional development support


• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Company pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Regular training and development opportunities


• Long-term career stability within a growing practice

Apply Today

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a rewarding opportunity with real progression potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: [email protected]

Confidentiality Notice

H-FTS respects your privacy. All applications and enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence. Your details will not be disclosed to our client without your prior consent.