Partner/Director - Accounts & Tax in London

· Established Firm of Chartered Accountants in London

· Senior Leadership Opportunity

· Competitive Salary

GPN Recruitment are partnering with an established Chartered Accountancy firm based in London who are looking to appoint a senior-level individual to play a key role in the day-to-day running and future development of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Partner, Director or ambitious Senior Manager who combines strong accountancy experience with a commercial mindset and the ability to lead people, manage operations and drive business growth.

The firm has a strong focus on accounts and tax services and is looking for someone who can take ownership beyond client delivery, helping to ensure the business operates efficiently, remains compliant and continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Management: Play a key role in the overall running of the practice, overseeing day-to-day operations and supporting the firm's continued success.
• Financial Performance: Monitor and manage cash flow, billing, work in progress (WIP), debtors and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop existing client relationships and contribute to the growth of the firm's fee income.
• Recruitment & People Management: Oversee recruitment, resource planning and team development, ensuring the firm attracts, retains and develops the right people.
• Compliance & Risk: Maintain high professional standards, overseeing compliance procedures, quality control and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Efficiency: Review existing processes and identify improvements to workflows, productivity and service delivery.
• Client Relationships: Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, providing a high-quality service and identifying opportunities to expand the firm's offering.
• Leadership & Strategy: Work closely with the existing leadership team to shape the firm's future direction, support strategic decisions and drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications and Skills:

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience working within a UK accountancy practice, ideally with a strong background in accounts and tax rather than audit.
• Currently operating at Partner, Director or Senior Manager level, with the ambition and capability to progress into a senior leadership position.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of practice finances, cash flow, WIP, debtors and profitability.
• Proven ability to develop new business, grow client relationships and contribute to revenue generation.
• Experience managing teams, overseeing recruitment and supporting staff development.
• A good understanding of practice compliance, risk management and operational procedures.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership of business performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.

What You'll Get:

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the running and future development of an established accountancy practice.
• A senior leadership position with scope to influence commercial and operational decisions.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the firm's growth, profitability and overall performance.
• A varied role combining business management, client relationships, people leadership and business development.
• A competitive remuneration package

If this role is of interest, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.