Building your career at Parsons, Chartered Accountants
People are our biggest asset, that’s why we encourage the perfect mix between ambition, lifestyle and professional development. Our four key values of ambition, clarity, positivity and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
We genuinely care about one another’s success. That’s why we empower each other to be the best that we can be. We believe in investing in your professional development and wellbeing, nurturing you to fulfil your career ambitions. We actively listen to our people and encourage a work-life balance that fulfils both your career ambitions and passions outside of work. After all, a happy team leads to happy clients.
We encourage our collaborative team to continually learn and develop, whether that be training for your next qualification or motivating one another by sharing experiences and knowledge. Our open-door approach to communication allows us to build respect amongst our friendly and supportive team.
With an opportunity for anyone looking to develop or start their career in finance, there has been no better time to join Parsons, Chartered Accountants. We welcome you to enquire about joining our growing and aspirational team!
A career that nurtures your professional development
We are passionate about allowing our colleagues to fulfil their potential and reach their career goals throughout a progressive career at Parsons.
If you are ambitious and want to progress and develop, you will be given every opportunity to do so, whether this is through further education, work experience in other departments or through our fantastic culture of knowledge transfer and mentorship.
Employee Endorsements
Alison
Management Accountant
As with all new jobs I was nervous on my first day at Parsons. Being from a commercial background I haven’t worked in practice before and I was unsure of what my daily tasks would be. However, I needn’t have worried! My colleagues immediately made me feel welcome and everyone was keen to include me (even the younger ones….) My client has been really great to work with, even though they were new to Parsons at the same time, and I couldn’t have had a better year. I really can’t believe that this past year has come and gone so quickly! Here’s to many more!!
BETHANNIE
ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT SEMI SENIOR
I have now been working at Parsons for a year and have loved every second of it. Since the first day I joined, I have been welcomed and supported by everyone. I am studying towards becoming a chartered accountant therefore, this support was one of the main things I was looking for in a role. We often plan regular social events and are all really close as a team. At Parsons, I have the freedom to manage my own workload and the ability to work flexibly which I value immensely. I am excited to see what the future holds at Parsons and develop my career with the firm as it continues to grow.
RICHARD
COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
I feel fortunate to work alongside people that I get along with and who are professional in both their work and outlook. Parsons is an exciting place to be because the team and client base are growing so we are always improving the quality of our financial information to assist clients. I really feel a valued member of the team, there are regular social events and activities, we also receive great benefits - I use the Cycle to Work scheme which helps with fitness and reduces the environmental impact of travel.
ALISTAIR
PAYROLL ASSOCIATE
I’ve never worked in a more supportive environment. I’ve been given the freedom to explore improvements to processes and look at ways we can more accurately fulfill client information needs. I genuinely see the company values living in all of the team and I feel proud to be associated with such a group of people.
MAGGIE
AUDIT SEMI SENIOR
Working in a client-facing role with opportunities to visit client sites was high on my list of priorities and this job certainly delivers. I get direct exposure to clients’ plans, aims and challenges – and I can see the real-life impact of the work we do. This is a really fun place to work with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. I feel challenged in my role and there’s time and encouragement to learn and broaden my skills.
What’s in it for you?
- Work within a progressive firm with a fantastic team culture
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Competitive salary and a transparent annual pay review in line with industry
- Generous annual leave allowances
- Regular company socials
- Death in service benefit
- Up to 5% employers pension contribution
- Cycle to work scheme / free on-site parking at our offices
- Training and experience in using technology for automation and process efficiency. We aspire to use increasingly sophisticated technology and data analytics to further improve service quality, in-line with our ethos to continually identify ways to help our clients to do things better.
- Employee assistance programme: comprehensive telephone helpline available 24/7 offering medical, legal (not work related), financial and emotional support, advice and information.
- Reward and recognition programme: exclusive discounts and offers on thousands of products and services from over 1,500 national and 6,000 local retailers, plus reward credits linked to performance and milestones in your role.
Our current vacancies
Our current vacancies are listed below (click a job title to view full details).
Please complete the form beneath the listings if you are interested in joining us. We’d love to hear from you!
LOCATION
Wakefield
HOURS
Full-time (35 hours per week)
CONTRACT
Permanent
DEPARTMENT
Business Services – reporting to the Head of Business Services
RESPONSIBLE FOR
Responsible for managing a small team of trainee accountants and bookkeepers, with full responsibility for dealing with all client matters and enquiries.
THE ROLE
Are you a highly skilled finance professional with a passion for client relationship management and leading a team to success? Do you have a strong technical background in accounting and tax, along with the ability to drive both client satisfaction and operational excellence? Would you like to work in a supportive practice that gives its people autonomy and the opportunity to develop and grow within a collaborative team environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced Business Services Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients and ensure the highest standards of client service. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing all aspects of client work, and coordinating with various departments to deliver optimal results. Additionally, you will lead and mentor a small team, allocating work, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting trainee accountants through their professional qualifications.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified By Experience
- An experienced Business Services/Client Manager currently working within practice
- Highly capable technical accounting and tax knowledge which can confidently be brought to bear on client engagements
- Experienced in focusing on client service delivery and ensuring compliance via a team of bookkeepers and trainee accountants
- People management/supervisory experience – experienced in leading a team
- Current/clean driving licence with the use of your own vehicle (as some travel to client sites is required).
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Proven ability to manage and nurture client relationships
- Strong people management skills – able to lead and motivate a team
- Confidently able to deal with client requests and queries with strong prioritisation skills
- Able to negotiate fees with clients constructively and sensitively
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Able to prepare, review and deliver statutory accounts to clients with commercial business analysis
- Able to confidently onboard new clients and ensure that regulatory and compliance tasks are completed in the required time
- Strong written and verbal communication skills ensuring a clear message in precise language is conveyed to clients and colleagues
- Able to ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards
- High proficiency in Excel and MS Office with a good knowledge of accounting and reporting software
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting (desirable).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Management
- Managing client relationships ensuring that clients are engaged with the practice and receiving the services that they need
- Managing the commercial relationships with clients and agreeing the correct level of fees for the work that we do
- Identifying additional client needs and presenting solutions to clients as part of the ongoing relationship
- Dealing with clients, managing expectations and delivering work to those clients, face to face, over the phone or via video calls
- Achieving billing targets agreed with the Head of Business Services
- Ensuring client engagement letters are up to date and all compliance matters are dealt with.
Staff Management
- Ensuring all staff are gaining appropriate experience and developing their knowledge base
- Ensuring staff are performing their work to a high technical standard in a time that is commensurate with the fee being charged
- Ensuring staff are utilising their time effectively and achieving the target utilisation figures for their role
- Supporting trainee accountants to ensure they complete the required work for their apprenticeship record requirements and passing their exams.
Job Management
- Ensuring that work is started at the right time and completed within acceptable timeframes
- Monitoring time costs on jobs and reporting on significant cost overruns compared to fees to the Head of Business Services
- Monitoring workflows and ensuring that delays are dealt with and escalated to the Head of Business Services.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Death in service benefit
- Up to 5% employers pension contribution
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Training and experience in using technology for automation and process efficiency. We aspire to use increasingly sophisticated technology and data analytics to further improve service quality, in-line with our ethos to continually identify ways to help our clients to do things better.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking at Parsons offices
- Employee assistance programme: comprehensive telephone helpline available 24/7 offering medical, legal (not work-related), financial and emotional support, advice and information
- Reward and recognition programme: exclusive discounts and offers on thousands of products and services from over 1,500 national and 6,000 local retailers, plus reward credits linked to performance in your role, on your birthday and for other worthy reasons such as long service.
WHY JOIN US?
- Career growth: Take on a leadership role that allows you to mentor and develop a talented team while growing your own career
- Client impact: Play a pivotal role in client satisfaction and success, making a tangible different in their business
- Professional development: Ongoing opportunities for training, CPD and career advancement.
Are you ready to lead a team, elevate client experiences, and apply your technical expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment? Apply now to join our team as a Business Services Manager.
LOCATION
Wakefield
HOURS
Part-time (<21 hours per week)
CONTRACT
Permanent
DEPARTMENT
Support – reporting to the Managing Partner
THE ROLE
Are you a confident and enthusiastic marketing professional who thrives in an autonomous yet collaborative role? Do you have a background in successfully supporting a business in their marketing, client communications and business development activity? Would you like to work in a supportive environment that gives its people autonomy and the opportunity to develop and grow within a friendly team environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Marketing Manager to join us in a varied and integral role aimed at supporting colleagues with business development and the delivery of a first-class client service in line with wider company strategy. You will be working across all levels of the firm to create, manage and evaluate the effectiveness of engaging marketing activity and public-facing/client communications.
EXPERIENCE
- You will be an experienced marketing professional who thrives in an autonomous yet collaborative environment and is passionate about your work
- You’ll have experience in supporting colleagues with business development, developing engaging and cost-effective marketing activity, and driving prospect-client engagement, ideally from within a similar professional services environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills, you’ll be experienced in managing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of colleagues and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Innovative and creative, whilst being commercial and organised in approach
- Strong IT skills – experienced in MS Office and ideally in a range of marketing software and tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promoting brand awareness in the Yorkshire region and beyond by developing and managing the firm’s marketing activity and public-facing communications
- Identifying and connecting with potential clients for the firm, actively managing prospects to ensure the firm has regular touch points
- Managing the firm’s connections with other business professionals ensuring important contacts and business introducers have interaction with the firm on a regular basis
- Managing a marketing budget to create a range of engaging marketing and client communications content (e.g. managing social media, website activity, awards opportunities, employer branding, etc), liaising with external agencies where appropriate
- Maintaining an understanding of the local business environment and identifying client trends
- Supporting the business in the creation and editing of branded client documents
- Identifying the effectiveness and impact of current and future marketing initiatives and optimising accordingly.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE)
- Death in service benefit
- Up to 5% employers pension contribution
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking at Parsons offices
- Employee assistance programme: comprehensive telephone helpline available 24/7 offering medical, legal (not work-related), financial and emotional support, advice and information
- Reward and recognition programme: exclusive discounts and offers on thousands of products and services from over 1,500 national and 6,000 local retailers, plus reward credits linked to performance in your role, on your birthday and for other worthy reasons such as long service.