Role: Finance Manager
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
Type: Full time, permanent

The Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee a varied portfolio of clients while acting as a key point of contact for both clients and the wider team. You will be responsible for reviewing accounts, VAT returns and tax computations, managing staff performance, and supporting the Directors in delivering an outstanding client service. This position offers a blend of technical accounting, client relationship management, team leadership and business advisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign off VAT returns for a varied client portfolio.
• Review and finalise year-end accounts and business tax computations.
• Work with a broad range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and CICs.
• Support clients ranging from small owner-managed businesses through to larger multi-million-pound organisations.
• Assist with accounts and tax preparation work during busy periods where required.
• Manage, mentor and develop team members, ensuring clear expectations and deadlines are met.
• Monitor workflow, utilisation and work-in-progress across the team.
• Review billing levels and support the achievement of monthly performance targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through telephone, email, virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Attend occasional client meetings as required.
• Prepare and review both straightforward and complex Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Support the Directors with ad hoc projects and business initiatives.
• Ensure the highest standards of service, compliance and professionalism are maintained.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, VAT and taxation.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or supervising staff.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, commercial and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work confidentially and professionally at all times.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Sheffield-based role with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.
• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio.
• Senior leadership responsibilities and genuine autonomy.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.