About

• Company Description
• At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
• Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
• Job Description
• We are seeking an experienced Resourcing Manager to join our Workforce Planning team in support of our Audit business in the North. This is a key role in supporting the firm’s growth ambitions and will play a key part in transforming our resourcing service across offices in the North.
• As Resource Manager your responsibilities will include among others
• Developing a deep understanding of departmental resourcing needs and take ownership of workforce planning and scheduling for assigned teams.
• Build strong relationships with the Manager group to understand business requirements and support effective resource allocation.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of individual team members’ skills, aspirations, and development needs to enable optimal workforce deployment.
• Ensure fair and consistent allocation of work across the department, balancing business priorities and individual development.
• Apply commercial insight to resourcing decisions, promoting alternative solutions where appropriate to maximise value.
• Monitor and report on utilisation and capacity levels, providing regular updates to the leadership team.
• Track and analyse time-recording data to identify discrepancies and support accurate reporting.
• Produce high-quality, commercially focused management information, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Qualifications
• To be successful in this role, you should have/be;
• Proven experience in a similar resourcing or workforce planning role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Strong customer focus and relationship-building capabilities.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of key business drivers and pressures.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to interpret and analyse management information and present actionable insights.
• Additional Information
• As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support
• We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.