At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a diverse portfolio of contractor and owner-managed business clients.
- Company: A well-established and growing accountancy practice with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for mentoring and team leadership.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership role and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in accountancy, strong client relationship skills, and ACA/ACCA qualified.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Client Director to lead and develop a portfolio of contractor and owner-managed business clients. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious accountancy professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading teams, and contributing to the strategic growth of a modern practice.
The successful candidate will oversee and support a team of accountants while managing their own portfolio of primarily contractor clients, acting as a trusted adviser and ensuring consistently high standards of client service and technical delivery. The environment is fast-paced and would particularly suit someone with contractor accounting or high-volume general practice experience who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and reviewing a large volume of work efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and develop a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients and build strong long-term relationships.
- Account manage clients effectively, ensuring excellent service levels and retention.
- Lead and support a team of accountants, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight.
- Review accounts work and ensure deadlines are met within a fast-paced environment.
- Provide strategic business, tax, and accounting advice.
- Lead client meetings and present commercial recommendations.
- Oversee the delivery of accounts, tax compliance, and advisory services.
- Identify opportunities for business development and portfolio growth.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
- Previous experience within a general practice accountancy environment is essential.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge across contractor and owner-managed business clients.
- Experience working within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment.
- Contractor accounting experience would be highly advantageous.
- Proven experience managing and supporting a team of accountants.
- Strong client relationship and account management skills.
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
- Commercially minded with excellent communication skills.
- Comfortable advising business owners and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage workloads efficiently and maintain high service standards.
- Business development experience would be advantageous.
- Senior leadership role within a growing practice.
- Strong progression and long-term career opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Performance-related bonuses linked to client portfolio growth and management.
Client Director in Liverpool employer: CMR Jobs Limited
Join a well-established and growing accountancy practice that values ambition and leadership. As a Client Director, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, where strong client relationships and team development are at the forefront. With competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and ample opportunities for career progression, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding path for experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.
