Accountancy Practice Director

TPF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected firm of chartered accountants in Canterbury seeks an Accountancy Practice Director. This senior leadership role offers flexibility and is designed around the candidate's strengths and aspirations. Responsibilities include managing a varied client portfolio, providing technical support, and contributing to strategic growth. Ideal candidates will possess ACA/ACCA qualifications and have significant experience in a practice setting. A competitive salary of £70,000–£100,000+ is offered, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and remuneration package

Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

Full CPD support

Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a practice setting.
• Previous experience as Manager or Senior Manager or Partner.
• Experience in client management and business development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a varied client portfolio.
• Provide high level technical support across accounts and tax.
• Take an active role in business development.
• Play a central role in the firms strategic planning.
• Build strong client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Support and mentor the wider team.
• Contribute to the senior leadership team.

Skills

Client management

People management

Business development

Technical knowledge in VAT and forensic accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualifications

Job description

Overview

Exclusive to TPF Recruitment, we are supporting a respected and growing firm of chartered accountants in Canterbury that is looking to appoint an Accountancy Practice Director. This is a senior leadership role within a well established practice that is planning for continued growth and long term succession.

A key attraction of this opportunity is the flexibility on offer. The role will be shaped around the successful candidate’s experience, strengths and long term aspirations. Whether your background sits firmly within general practice or you bring specialist technical knowledge, the firm is committed to building the position around the right person.

They would be particularly interested in individuals with technical skills in areas such as VAT, stamp duty, probate or forensic accounting. They are also very open to candidates who have developed sector specialisms, for example in not for profit, agriculture, manufacturing, construction or other niche areas that would add value to their client base.

Key aspects of the role include

• Leading and developing a varied client portfolio
• Providing high level technical support across accounts and tax
• Taking an active role in business development, including networking, tendering and helping to drive new client wins
• Playing a central role in the firms strategic planning and long term growth
• Building strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities
• Supporting and mentoring the wider team to ensure continued development
• Contributing to the senior leadership team

Requirements

• Possession of ACA/ACCA qualifications with a minimum of 5 years in a practice setting
• Previous roles as a Manager or Senior Manager or Partner within an accountancy practice, showcasing your depth of expertise
• Experience in client management, people management and/or business development would be advantageous

Benefits

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and remuneration package in the region of 70,000-100,000+ depending on experience
• Bonus Scheme, and additional benefits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• Full CPD support
• Parking
• Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch via LinkedIn or our website for a confidential conversation