Director and Office Lead

Rutherford Briant; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus tied to growth

Marketing, networking and BD support

Opportunity to grow the team

Job summary

Rutherford Briant, an established Bournemouth-based accountancy practice, seeks a commercially minded Director to lead the office, grow revenues and develop the team. You will inherit a strong accounts portfolio with Tax services and OMB client base, drive business development, and expand the firm’s presence across Bournemouth and Dorset, backed by firm‑wide support.

The role offers strategic autonomy, client relationship opportunities, and the chance to recruit as the office expands, with a

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Current practising certificate enabling signing off client work.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for leadership, performance and commercial growth of the Bournemouth office.
• Manage and develop a team of three, creating direction and a collaborative culture.
• Lead and develop an established portfolio of accounts, Personal Tax and OMB clients.
• Review and sign off client work while maintaining high technical and service standards.
• Drive business development to broaden the client base and deliver revenue growth.
• Build relationships across Bournemouth and the Dorset business community.
• Recruit and develop additional team members as the office grows.

Skills

Leadership

Networking

Business development

Client management

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Take ownership of an established accountancy practice office and lead it through an ambitious period of growth.

A well‑established and growing accountancy firm is looking for a commercially minded Director to lead its Bournemouth office, develop the existing team and deliver a plan to double revenues over the next four years.

The office has a strong accounts‑led client portfolio, supported by Personal Tax and Owner‑Managed Business Tax services. It also has an established presence within the theatre, dance and creative sectors, with significant opportunity to diversify the client base and expand its reach across Bournemouth and the wider Dorset market.

You will inherit a technically strong team and receive substantial support from the wider business, including investment in marketing, networking, business development and additional headcount as revenues increase.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and commercial growth of the office.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of three, creating clear direction and a collaborative culture.
• Lead and develop an established portfolio of accounts, Personal Tax and OMB clients.
• Review and sign off client work while maintaining high technical and service standards.
• Drive business development activity, broaden the office's client base and deliver sustainable revenue growth.
• Build relationships across Bournemouth and the wider Dorset business community.
• Recruit and develop additional team members as the office grows.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• A current practising certificate enabling you to sign off client work.
• Strong general practice experience across accounts, Personal Tax and owner‑managed business clients.
• Experience managing a substantial client portfolio and leading a team.
• A commercial mindset with the confidence to network, generate new business and build local relationships.

Benefits

• A performance‑related bonus linked directly to the growth of the Bournemouth office.
• Investment and support for marketing, networking and business development activity.
• The opportunity to grow the team as the office and client portfolio expand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Director who wants more than a portfolio management role. You will have the freedom, backing and financial incentive to build a successful office and directly benefit from the growth you deliver.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage diverse and inclusive organisations to engage with our services. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.