Practice Director

Ourfalian & Ourfalian, Attorneys at Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Manchester is seeking a Practice Director to succeed a retiring Partner. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the firm's strategic direction and drive growth while managing service delivery and client relations.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in accounts, audit, and tax.
• Significant experience in senior-level team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery and ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct performance reviews and facilitate training.
• Act as the firm's representative at networking events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking

Networking

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

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Our client, a UK-wide Accountancy Practice backed by private equity with a turnover exceeding £20m, is seeking a dynamic leader to succeed a retiring Partner in their Manchester 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 an inspiring leader and a proactive networker to 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm's service delivery, ensuring 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 communication and client advisory skills.
• 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.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industry: Strategic Management Services