Accounts Director: Strategy, Leadership & Growth

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join a well established accountancy practice and lead its senior leadership team.

You will own a portfolio of high value clients, lead multiple teams across offices, and act as a trusted strategic adviser to strengthen client relationships and drive growth. This senior role combines technical accounting, people leadership and commercial responsibility.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification is required.
• 7–10 years of experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, corporate tax and VAT.
• Experience reviewing and signing off complex statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of accounting and advisory services for a portfolio of high value clients.
• Mentor and develop Managers, Assistant Managers and Senior Accountants across teams.
• Foster strong client relationships and drive cross-selling of services.
• Oversee portfolio profitability, WIP management, billing and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Partners on business development, pitches and strategic firm initiatives.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

UK practice exp 7–10y

UK GAAP/FRS102 knowledge

Leadership & client relationships

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

TPF Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join a well established accountancy practice and lead its senior leadership team.

You will own a portfolio of high value clients, lead multiple teams across offices, and act as a trusted strategic adviser to strengthen client relationships and drive growth. This senior role combines technical accounting, people leadership and commercial responsibility.