Accounts Director

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to lead financial operations and strategic direction. The role includes managing client relationships, overseeing team performance, and fostering new business opportunities. Candidates should possess UK accounting qualifications and a strong knowledge of relevant taxes. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary between £70,000 to £85,000

Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing access to online training courses

Paid professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Extensive experience in preparing statutory financial statements.
• Sound knowledge of UK taxes including Personal Tax and Corporation Tax.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client meetings individually.
• Acting as the key Relationship Manager for a portfolio of clients.
• Monitoring team performance versus departmental KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial operations management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Qualified Accountant under ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA

Job description

The Accounts Director role in this Accountancy practice requires a skilled leader to oversee financial operations and provide strategic direction. This permanent position in Leeds offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make a meaningful impact.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established, professional services provider known for its expertise in accounting and finance. As a medium-sized company, it is committed to delivering high-quality services to its clients and fostering a culture of excellence.

Description

• Conducting client meetings individually
• Acting as a key "Relationship Manager" for a designated portfolio of clients
• Raising and approving fees in connection with own portfolio
• Setting formal objectives for all direct reports and monitoring their progress / managing their development
• Monitoring individual and team performance versus original objectives and departmental KPIs and providing feedback to the relevant Business Services Partner
• Signing off and authorising documents / accounts / returns where legally acceptable
• Building own network of professional contacts which will hopefully lead to the generating of new business
• Assisting with recruitment activity in the team and dealing with other "People" related matters when required

Profile

A successful Accounts Director should have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• A qualified Accountant under ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA
• An excellent knowledge, and working experience, of preparing non-statutory, sole trader and partnership accounts alongside preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• A sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and Capital Taxes etc
• A good understanding of all other services offered by the firm, in order to identify opportunities to refer to other Service Lines
• An excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms, and be able to flex your style depending on your audience
• Able to effectively manage and support colleagues, ensuring they are developed to their best ability
• Able to drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £70 to £85,000 per annum.
• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year

If you are an experienced professional in accounting and finance looking for your next challenge, apply today to join a respected organisation and take your career to the next level!