At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the accounts function while managing a diverse client portfolio.
- Company: A people-focused independent practice with a stellar reputation in accountancy.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, flexible working, and a clear path to senior leadership.
- Other info: Enjoy outstanding work-life balance and a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while shaping the future of a growing firm.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in managing client portfolios and leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
This well-established practice has built an outstanding reputation for delivering trusted advisory and accountancy services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients across the North West. Unlike many larger corporate firms, this independent practice offers a genuinely people-focused culture, where relationships, quality of service and employee wellbeing are at the heart of its success.
Your new role:
- As Accounts Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the firm's accounts function, overseeing a varied portfolio of clients whilst supporting the strategic growth of the practice.
- Working closely with the Partners, you will provide high-quality business advisory and compliance services, manage and develop client relationships, and lead, mentor and inspire a talented team of professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and corporate clients
- Providing strategic business advice and commercial guidance to clients
- Reviewing statutory accounts and related compliance work
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting business development activities and identifying opportunities for growth
- Leading, mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the team
- Contributing to operational improvements and the ongoing development of the practice
- Playing an active role in shaping the future direction of the firm as part of the senior leadership team
This role offers a genuine opportunity to become an integral part of the firm's long-term succession plans and future senior leadership structure.
Requirements:
- Proven experience managing a substantial client portfolio
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts and advisory services
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Previous experience leading and developing teams
- A commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for clients and the firm
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities
- A passion for delivering exceptional client service
- Previous experience operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level, and ready to explore a new opportunity.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear pathway towards future senior leadership opportunities
- A genuine voice in the strategic direction of the business
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Outstanding work-life balance rarely found within traditional practice environments
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial clients and make a real impact
- Long-term career development within a growing independent firm
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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