Accounts Director - Growth & Client Leadership (Brighton)

Clark Wood Limited; Brighton; On-site; AUD 192,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood is seeking an ambitious Accounts Director to join its senior leadership team in Brighton. You will lead a high-value client portfolio, deliver expert accounting and advisory services, and drive business development to grow client relationships and firm revenue.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, 7–10 years in UK practice, and a proven track record in client management and team leadership, with a strong focus on profitability and quality standards.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Around 7–10 years' experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong track record in client management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading a portfolio of complex, high-value clients, delivering excellent accounting and advisory services.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Proactively pursuing new business, attending networking events, pitching for work and converting opportunities into new clients.
• Working with Partners on business development strategy, proposals, tenders and pricing.
• Leading, mentoring and developing Managers and wider Accounts teams.
• Reviewing and signing off complex statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 102 and relevant regulations.
• Managing portfolio profitability, WIP, fee recovery and billing.
• Driving service line development, operational improvements and high standards of quality and risk management.

Skills

Accounts preparation, FRS 102, tax and

Commercial awareness & fee management

Business development & client growth

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Clark Wood is seeking an ambitious Accounts Director to join its senior leadership team in Brighton. You will lead a high-value client portfolio, deliver expert accounting and advisory services, and drive business development to grow client relationships and firm revenue.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, 7–10 years in UK practice, and a proven track record in client management and team leadership, with a strong focus on profitability and quality standards.