Practice Director

Mature Accountants Ltd; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK-wide accountancy firm seeks a dynamic leader to take over from a retiring Partner in their Manchester office. This full-time, permanent role offers an opportunity to shape the firm's strategic direction, drive growth, and lead a team of professionals in providing exceptional accountancy services. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive experience in accounts, audit, and tax, ready to influence the firm's future success.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with strong technical abilities.
• Proven background in practice and senior-level team leadership.
• Exceptional skills in client advisory and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery and ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct performance reviews and facilitate professional development.
• Act as representative at networking events to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Accounts

Audit

Tax

Client Advisory

Communication

Problem-Solving

Business Networking

Relationship Building

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Job description

Our client, a UK-wide Accountancy Practice backed by private equity with a turnover exceeding £20m, is seeking adynamic leaderto succeed a retiring Partner in theirManchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established accountancy practice at a senior level and play a key role in shaping its strategic direction.

This position offers a unique chance to influence the future growth of the business. We are looking for aninspiring leader and a proactive networkerto help drive its continued expansion. With a strong presence throughout the UK, this respected firm is on a solid growth path, making it an ideal opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to its ongoing success.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with leadership experience at a senior level. Strong expertise in accounts, audit, and tax is essential, along with the ability to provide exceptional support to both clients and team members.

• Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits
• Full time, permanent role
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible hybrid working

Assignment Details

• Manage the firm's service delivery, ensuring that Managers meet expectations, adhere to deadlines, and operate within budget constraints.
• Guarantee that clients benefit from a well-rounded and thorough service experience.
• Conduct performance reviews and facilitate training and professional development for team members.
• Act as the firm’s representative at networking and industry events, while spotting potential business growth opportunities.
• Seek opportunities to promote and expand the firm's services to both new and existing clients.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and creative business strategies to drive the firm’s continued success.
• Evaluate and update existing systems to enhance efficiency within the practice.

Skills Required

• ACA/ ACCA qualified accountant
• Proven background in practice, with comprehensive expertise in accounts, audit, and tax.
• Significant experience in senior-level team leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional skills in communication and client advisory.
• The ability to offer forward-thinking and confident guidance to clients.
• A strategic, innovative, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Skilled in building strong relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• A commercially focused mindset with the ability to network and expand the firm’s service offering