Accounting Director / Partner

Si Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Accounting Director or Partner to join its Business Services team. The role entails leading client relationships and team development while being commercially minded. Candidates should hold a relevant accounting qualification and possess strong technical knowledge across UK taxes. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and strong support for long-term career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension scheme

Annual leave up to 26 days

Flexible working arrangements

Health cash plan

Paid professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, or ACCA).
• Extensive experience preparing non-statutory accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and act as primary relationship manager.
• Approve fees for the client portfolio.
• Set and monitor objectives for direct reports.
• Review team performance against agreed KPIs.
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership and development

Technical knowledge of UK taxes

Business development focus

Effective communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA)

Job description

Accounting Director / Partner

Location : Newcastle

A well-established and growing professional services firm is seeking an Accounting Director or Partner (depending on experience) to join its Business Services team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced accountant who is commercially minded, client-focused, and motivated to help shape the future direction of a high-performing practice.

The role offers significant responsibility, influence, and the opportunity to drive client relationships, team development, and business growth within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

The Role

As an Accounting Director or Partner, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients while providing leadership across the Business Services function. You will play a key role in delivering an exceptional client experience, developing talent, and contributing to the firm’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and conducting client meetings and acting as the primary relationship manager for a designated client portfolio.
• Managing and approving fees for your client portfolio.
• Setting objectives for direct reports, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development.
• Reviewing team and individual performance against agreed objectives and departmental KPIs, providing feedback where required.
• Signing off and authorising accounts, returns, and related documentation where legally permitted.
• Developing and maintaining a strong professional network to support business development and new client acquisition.
• Identifying opportunities to cross-refer services and support wider advisory offerings.
• Supporting recruitment activity and managing people-related matters within the team as required.

About You

• Be a qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, or ACCA).
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have extensive experience preparing non-statutory accounts, sole trader and partnership accounts, and statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP.
• Possess strong technical knowledge across UK taxes, including personal tax, corporation tax, VAT, and capital taxes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of wider professional services to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Be an effective and adaptable communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Have proven experience leading, managing, and developing teams.
• Be commercially focused with the ability to identify and drive business development opportunities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and remuneration package, commensurate with experience.
• Employer pension scheme with life cover and income protection.
• Annual leave of up to 26 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible and smart working arrangements.
• Health cash plan and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests.
• Commission and referral incentive schemes.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Ongoing access to training and development resources.
• Recognition initiatives and subsidised social events.
• Strong support for long-term career development and progression to partnership where applicable.