Accounts Director/Partner Accounts and Outsourcing · Bristol ·

Gravita Business Services Ltd.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravita Business Services Ltd. is seeking a General Practice Director/Partner for their Bristol office. This role involves driving strategic initiatives, managing a diverse team, and fostering client relationships to support the firm's growth. Candidates should possess ACA or ACCA qualifications and a proven track record in business generation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development support

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in practice, ideally in general practice environments.
• Proven experience in a senior role, preferably at partner level.
• Exceptional technical expertise in audit and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand market share.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Oversee engagements ensuring compliance and superior service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Generation

Operational Excellence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a full service, tech-enabled firm, working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals, and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team use their incredible expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals and our high-calibre team work hard to achieve them. We are one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver a great service to our clients. So if you join us, you’ll not only be working on exciting client challenges, you’ll also be helping us shape the future of accounting.

The Role

As a General Practice Director/Partner at Gravita’s Bristol office, you will be instrumental in driving our strategic vision within the general practice sector. Your role will focus on generating new business opportunities while overseeing the delivery of comprehensive accounting services. Working closely with the executive team, you will build strong client relationships, mentor a high-performing team, and implement operational efficiencies in line with Gravita’s commitment to quality, innovation, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Growth:

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand Gravita’s market share within the general practice sector in the Bristol region.

• Lead, inspire and manage a diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Client Relationship Management and Business Generation:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key general practice clients, establishing yourself as a trusted business partner and advisor.

• Identify, secure and nurture new business opportunities, directly contributing to the firm’s growth and long-term success within the sector.

• Represent Gravita at industry events and local networking functions, enhancing the firm’s reputation and visibility among general practice professionals.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee engagements from planning to completion, ensuring rigorous review, compliance with financial reporting standards and superior service delivery.

• Optimise workflows and enhance service delivery processes to boost team performance and client outcomes.

Team Development & Mentorship:

• Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support to nurture future leaders within the firm.

• Drive recruitment and retention strategies to build a resilient, dynamic, and high-calibre team.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualification with significant post-qualification experience in practice, ideally with exposure to general practice environments.

• Proven experience in a senior role, preferably at partner level or equivalent leadership capacity, with a track record in generating new business.

• Exceptional technical expertise in audit and financial reporting, coupled with strong commercial insight and an ability to drive revenue growth.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset and a proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Your Career with Gravita

When you join Gravita, we’ll support you on your own growth journey. We want to be the place you learn, grow and unlock your true potential.

We’ll work with you to build a progression plan to outline how you’ll grow at our company and everything we’ll do to help you get there. We’re also passionate about learning and development, to help you focus on your future.

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is a 37.5-hour week on a hybrid basis (with up to 50% of your time across the month home based and the other 50% office based)
• Core working hours are 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
• Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita and we have been working hard to support our teams through the fast-paced changes.
• Your development won’t be forgotten, our development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.
• It's a busy, fast-paced environment here at Gravita. Feel free to check out our social media channels (Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Glassdoor).