Senior Account Manager / Director Accountancy Practice

AgilityResourcingLimited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AgilityResourcingLimited in Lancashire is assisting a leading accountancy firm to appoint a Senior Manager / Practice Director to join its senior leadership team. You will manage a portfolio of predominantly SME and owner-managed clients, act as a trusted adviser, and help shape the practice's growth and strategy.

You should be ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive practice experience, capable of leading client meetings, driving business development, and mentoring juniors, with potential for

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with significant practice experience.
• Experience within an Accountancy Practice at senior level.
• Ability to lead client meetings and advise on strategy.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients.
• Overseeing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Providing commercial and strategic advice to business owners.
• Developing strong, long-term client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and new business.
• Leading client meetings and managing key relationships.
• Supporting and developing junior and senior team members.
• Contributing to the strategic growth and future direction of the practice.

Skills

SME client experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Business development skills

Leadership experience

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

A leading and highly regarded accountancy firm in Lancashire is looking to appoint a Senior Manager / Practice Director to join its senior leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with a strong Accountancy Practice background who is looking for a senior, commercially focused role with genuine influence and responsibility.

You will take responsibility for a portfolio of predominantly SME and owner-managed clients, acting as a trusted adviser while playing an important role in the continued growth and development of the practice.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients
• Overseeing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Providing commercial and strategic advice to business owners
• Developing strong, long-term client relationships
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and new business
• Leading client meetings and managing key relationships
• Supporting and developing junior and senior team members
• Working closely with Partners and the wider leadership team
• Contributing to the strategic growth and future direction of the practice

About You

You will be ACA / ACCA qualified with significant experience gained within an Accountancy Practice.

You may currently be a Senior Manager, Client Manager, Associate Director or Director, or be an ambitious practice professional ready to make the step into a Director-level position.

You will have:

• Strong SME / owner-managed client experience
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge
• Strong commercial and business development skills
• The confidence to deal with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• A genuine ambition to progress and contribute at senior level

What's On Offer?

• Senior leadership position within an established Lancashire practice
• Excellent long-term career progression with Partner potential
• Opportunity to influence the future growth of the firm
• High-quality SME client portfolio
• Significant client and commercial responsibility
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Salary £100k doe + benefits