General Practice Director

TPF Recruitment; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Vision Care

Holiday Allowance

Team Events

Professional Development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in the South-East of England seeks an Accounts Director to oversee a diverse client portfolio, lead and develop a growing team, and take responsibility for office performance and business development within a strategic, high-visibility role.

You will operate within a supportive leadership structure, shaping long-term growth, implementing modern systems, and expanding services regionally with a strong focus on client relationships and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Director-level experience in practice
• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong leadership and people management ability
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record of winning and retaining business

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounts team and ensure high-quality delivery across all work
• Oversee office operations and support a positive, organised working environment
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and staff development
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Support operational planning and contribute to long-term strategic decisions
• Encourage adoption of modern systems and digital tools to improve workflow efficiency
• Coach and mentor team members to encourage growth
• Delegate workload effectively
• Monitor productivity, accuracy and deadlines
• Provide technical support across complex accounting matters
• Promote cross-department collaboration and high service standards
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and ensure first-class service delivery
• Review and sign off year-end accounts, management accounts and tax submissions
• Conduct regular client meetings to discuss financial performance and future planning
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and provide advisory support
• Maintain strong long-term relationships and client retention
• Drive new business activity and build connections regionally and internationally
• Represent the firm at networking events and professional gatherings
• Contribute to new service lines and revenue streams
• Support marketing initiatives and strengthen market presence
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth strategies
• Champion the firm’s modern approach and technology-driven value proposition

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Client relationship

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Bexhill, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/09/2026

This opportunity is ideally suited to a Senior Manager who feels ready to take the next step into a Director level position, with the guidance and backing of an experienced and highly respected Partner. It offers the chance to broaden your impact, step into greater strategic responsibility and shape your own progression within a supportive leadership structure.

The firm is a well established and successful practice with a strong presence in London and East Sussex, alongside offices across Asia. It has built an excellent reputation for delivering high quality, forward thinking advice. The leadership team is committed to investing in technology to modernise working practices, streamline processes and improve efficiency across the business, creating an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.

As Accounts Director, you will oversee a diverse client portfolio while leading and developing a growing team. You will take responsibility for office performance, play an active role in business development and contribute to the long term growth strategy of the practice. This is a strategic, high visibility position that offers genuine influence, combining technical expertise, commercial awareness and strong client relationship management.

For a Senior Manager seeking a meaningful step forward, this role provides both challenge and support, enabling you to transition into a Director position with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Office Management

• Provide day to day guidance to the accounts team and ensure high quality delivery across all work
• Oversee office operations and support a positive and organised working environment
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and staff development
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Support operational planning and contribute to long term strategic decisions
• Encourage the adoption of modern systems and digital tools to improve workflow efficiency

Team Management

• Coach and mentor team members to encourage professional growth
• Delegate workload effectively across the team
• Monitor productivity, accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Provide technical support across complex accounting matters
• Promote collaboration across departments and maintain high service standards

Portfolio and Client Management

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and ensure first class service delivery
• Review and sign off year end accounts, management accounts and tax submissions
• Conduct regular client meetings to discuss financial performance and future planning
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and provide advisory support
• Maintain strong long term relationships and ensure client retention

Business Development and Expansion

• Drive new business activity and build strong connections across the region and internationally
• Represent the firm at networking events and professional gatherings
• Contribute to the development of service lines and new revenue streams
• Support marketing initiatives and strengthen the firm’s market presence
• Work with senior leadership to plan and implement growth strategies
• Champion the firm’s modern approach and technology driven value proposition

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a director role within practice
• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong leadership and people management ability
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record of winning and retaining business
• Confident handling complex accounts and advisory work
• Interest in modern systems, automation and technology led solutions

The salary for this role is expected to be between £70,000 and £90,000 or higher depending on experience and previous seniority.

• Pension Scheme: Secure contributions to your pension.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with Aviva cover.
• Vision Care: Support for vision-related expenses.
• Holiday Allowance: Generous leave, including Christmas office closure.
• Team Events: Regular opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Professional Development: Access to CPD and training programs to support career growth.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in theSouth-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).