Accounts Director

Your new company
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected and ambitious accountancy practice at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.
Following significant investment into its North West operations, the firm has committed substantial resources to accelerating the growth of its Manchester office, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Director to play a key leadership role in the next phase of the business's development.
With a strong heritage, established client base and an excellent reputation for service delivery, the firm has successfully combined the agility and client focus of an independent practice with the backing and support of a larger national group. Importantly, local leadership remains at the heart of decision-making, ensuring the business continues to operate with an entrepreneurial mindset whilst benefiting from access to wider investment, technology and strategic support.

This appointment is a critical strategic hire and offers a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the Manchester office over the next 3-5 years.

Your new role

As Accounts Director, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to help shape and deliver the firm's ambitious growth plans across the region.
This is far more than a portfolio management role. You will become a key figure within the office, helping to strengthen the firm's market presence through business development and networking, develop its proposition, attract new talent and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading a substantial portfolio of owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients.
• Acting as a trusted adviser, providing commercial and strategic guidance to clients.
• Working alongside senior management to drive the growth of the Manchester office.
• Supporting the development and execution of the firm's medium and long-term business strategy.
• Identifying opportunities for new business generation and service expansion.
• Building and enhancing the firm's profile across the North West market.
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing high-performing teams in line with ambitious growth objectives.
• Providing leadership and direction to managers and senior staff members.
• Playing a key role in future succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

The successful candidate will have the platform, autonomy and support to make a genuine impact on the direction of the business whilst helping to create a market-leading team.
What you'll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA qualified.
• Extensive experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Currently operating at Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level and ready for a broader leadership opportunity.
• Strong technical expertise across accounts and advisory services.
• Commercially aware with a track record of successfully managing and developing client relationships.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including team development and coaching.
• A natural relationship builder with strong networking and business development capabilities.
• Ambition to play a visible role in the growth of a successful regional office.
• Passion for helping shape culture, attract talent and build high-performing teams.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• A genuine opportunity to influence the future growth and success of a major regional office.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making.
• The ability to help shape the firm's growth journey over the next 3-5 years.
• A leadership role with significant autonomy and visibility.
• Clear progression potential within an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Access to investment, infrastructure and wider business support.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

If you're an ambitious practice leader looking for an opportunity where your contribution can genuinely influence the trajectory of a growing business, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

What you need to do now
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