Accounts Director

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £90,000 p.a.

Performance-related bonus potential

Leadership role with strategic input

Shape and grow a service line

Supportive leadership team

Clear progression opportunities

Modern Bolton office & flexible work

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in Bolton seeks an Accounts Director to lead the Accounts team, drive business development, and deliver high standards of client service for owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and entrepreneurial clients.

As a member of the leadership team, you will oversee a diverse portfolio, coach managers, and shape growth with strategic input in a modern Bolton office offering flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice.
• Proven track record of winning new business and revenue growth.
• Strong leadership experience to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent networking, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Confidence to influence clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Accounts team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Managing a portfolio of key clients across sectors.
• Advising business owners and senior stakeholders as a trusted adviser.
• Driving business development activities and generating new fee opportunities.
• Building and maintaining a network of contacts and referral sources.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services within client relationships.
• Reviewing statutory and management accounts and advisory work.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
• Supporting strategic initiatives and growth of the firm.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing managers and senior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Networking

Communication

Commercial awareness

Technical accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

This is a pivotal role for a commercially minded professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional client service. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future growth of the practice while overseeing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and entrepreneurial clients.

Client Details

An ambitious and forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join its leadership team in Bolton.

Description

As Accounts Director, you will be responsible for leading the Accounts team, driving business development activity, and ensuring the highest standards of technical and client service delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for an established Director, Senior Manager, or Associate Director looking to take on a more influential leadership position within a growing and entrepreneurial firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Accounts team, fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
• Managing a portfolio of key clients across a range of sectors.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Driving business development activities and generating new fee opportunities.
• Building and maintaining a strong network of professional contacts and referral sources.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and advisory work.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory standards.
• Supporting strategic initiatives and contributing to the firm's continued growth.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and senior team members.

Profile

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• A proven track record of winning new business and generating revenue growth.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent networking, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• The confidence to influence clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £90,000 per annum.
• Performance-related bonus potential.
• A genuine leadership role with strategic input.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a successful service line.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding practice.
• A modern Bolton office and flexible working arrangements.