Director of Accounts

AJ Chambers ®; Brighton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers in Brighton is seeking a commercially minded Director of Accounts to lead and grow our Accounts practice. You will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and act as a trusted adviser to clients.

This senior role combines client leadership with business development, strategic input on profitability, and the ability to influence and develop a growing team. You will balance technical delivery with commercial leadership and key stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Director/leader in an Accountancy Practice.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs).
• Ability to win new business and grow existing accounts.
• Commercial drive with a focus on profitability.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Confident operating at director level and advising on strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow portfolio of owner-managed businesses.
• Drive business development and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Influence business strategy as a Senior Leadership Team member.
• Lead and inspire team, developing talent and setting high standards.
• Maximise profitability, client retention, and opportunities to expand services.
• Deliver commercial, tax and strategic advice beyond compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Profitability focus

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Director level professional who is from an Accounts background in Accountancy Practice?

• Director of Accounts
• Prestigious Growing Accountancy Practice
• Brighton based Office

The specialist Practice team at AJ Chambers is currently supporting one of our leading clients as they are looking to a appoint a high calibre professional to lead and build their Accounts business based in Brighton.

This is a high profile role that is integral to their business meaning you will need to be an experienced Director / leader. You will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, predominately owner-managed businesses (OMBs) whilst also be responsible for business development and leading the growing team.

This is a rare and exciting career opportunity that will see you form part of the Senior Leadership Team with your responsibilities including -

• Lead and grow your portfolio of owner-managed businesses, becoming a trusted adviser to clients and helping them achieve their ambitions.
• Drive business development, building relationships, generating new opportunities and converting them into profitable, long-term client partnerships.
• Influence business strategy as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing ideas and initiatives that drive growth and performance.
• Lead and inspire your team, developing talent, raising standards and creating a culture where people thrive.
• Maximise commercial performance, taking ownership of fees, profitability, client retention and opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Deliver more than compliance, identifying opportunities to provide meaningful commercial, tax and strategic advice that adds real value to clients.

To secure this great role you will need to be and experienced leader within an Accountancy Practice, confident managing complex client relationships and comfortable balancing technical delivery with commercial leadership.

You will have -

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience managing a portfolio of OMB clients within practice.
• A proven ability to build relationships, win new business and grow existing accounts.
• Commercial drive, strategic thinking and a focus on profitability.
• The leadership skills to develop people, influence stakeholders and get the best from a team.
• The confidence and ambition to operate at director level and contribute to the wider success of the firm.