Director of Accounting Services

Meraki Talent; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

First-time Partner opportunity

Career progression pathways

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Manager in Accountancy & Finance to drive business advisory services. This role involves shaping client strategies and overseeing financial reporting while providing mentorship within a collaborative culture. The position offers a clear pathway to equity partnership and is ideal for experienced leaders looking to influence firm-wide strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven history of leading client portfolios in business services.
• Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team providing comprehensive business services advice.
• Develop financial management strategies that drive client success.
• Offer high-level business advisory services.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute the firm’s growth plan.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Leadership

Advisory services

Financial reporting

Mentoring

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Principal Manager- Accountancy & Finance at Meraki Talent Ltd, Scotland, London, and New York

Meraki Talent is proud to be partnering with a highly respected local firm to appoint a Business Advisory Services Director. This is a rare chance to progress into equity partnership and shape the future of a growing practice.

The Firm:

Our client is a leading name in the local market, trusted by a long-standing client base that spans some of the region’s most recognisable businesses. With steady year-on-year growth over the past five years, the firm has built a reputation not only for technical excellence but also for forward-thinking, commercially driven advice. Their ambition is matched by their track record, combining strong roots in the community with a sharp vision for the next stage of expansion.

The Role:

The position will focus primarily on business services, financial reporting, and high-level business advisory, but goes far beyond compliance. While you will oversee business services and financial reporting, the true focus lies in delivering strategic advisory support that shapes the future of clients’ businesses. You will work closely with ambitious business owners and leadership teams, guiding them through key decisions, growth plans, and operational challenges.

Alongside client delivery, you will also have the platform to influence firm-wide strategy and play a significant role in the next phase of growth.

The position is open to those operating at a senior level at present, either Senior Manager or Director, with Partner opportunities also available for the appropriate level candidates. The business will assist with all relevant institution memberships and certificate requirements for signing rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse team, assisting them with the management of a portfolio of clients, providing comprehensive business services advice and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial management strategies that drive client success.
• Offer high-level business advisory services, guiding clients in achieving their strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to execute the firm’s growth plan and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Support business development and the continued growth of the client portfolio.
• Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer:

• First-time Partner opportunity, this is a rare chance to step up and secure equity in a growing, ambitious firm.
• Clear pathway to long-term career progression, including future involvement on the executive leadership committee.
• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the firm’s growth journey and influencing strategy at the highest level.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on professional development and personal impact.

Key Experience:

• A proven history of leading client portfolios, ideally covering business services, financial reporting, and high-level advisory.
• Experienced auditors with a strong commercial and advisory mindset will also be considered.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining trusted client relationships.
• Excellent leadership and people skills, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop teams.
• A strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial outlook and the ambition to step into a leadership and ownership role.

To explore this opportunity in confidence, reach out to Dean at Meraki Talent.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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