General Practice Director

Pro Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Finance, a well-established accountancy practice, is seeking a General Practice Director to join the leadership team in Gatwick and the wider Surrey & West Sussex region. You will oversee a varied portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners while supporting the delivery of accounts, tax and audit services.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership and shaping the firm's future growth. Candidates should be ACA/ICAEW/ACCA qualified with strong UK practice experience, SME advisory

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ICAEW/ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong UK accountancy practice experience.
• Experience advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships.
• Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager experience.
• RI status desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners while supporting delivery of accounts, tax and audit services.
• Engage with SMEs and owner-managed businesses to provide strategic guidance and value.
• Develop and maintain senior client relationships and contribute to the firm's growth and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

SME advisory experience

Education

ACA ICAEW ACCA or equivalent

Job description

General Practice Director

Gatwick | Surrey & West Sussex

Pro Finance is working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice seeking a General Practice Director to join the leadership team as part of a long-term succession planning strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior position with an established client portfolio and no requirement to build a fee base from scratch. The role offers genuine influence within the firm and the opportunity to help shape its future direction.

The practice advises a broad range of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients across Gatwick, Crawley, Redhill, Reigate, Horley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Surrey and West Sussex.

The Role

You will oversee a varied portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners while supporting the delivery of accounts, tax and audit services.

The firm is keen to speak with individuals who can bring a broad general practice background. Whilst experience across audit, accounts and tax would be advantageous, strong accounts and tax professionals with significant SME and owner-managed business experience will also be considered.

About You

• ACA ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent qualified
• Strong UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships
• Previous Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager experience
• RI status desirable, but not essential

Why Apply?

• Established client portfolio
• Strategic leadership role
• Diverse SME and OMB client base
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to influence the future growth of the firm

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.