Senior Accounts Manager / Director - Accountancy Practice

Agility; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partner potential

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Agility, a leading Lancashire accountancy firm, seeks a Senior Manager / Practice Director to join its senior leadership team. You will lead a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, acting as a trusted adviser with substantial influence over growth and strategy.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification and significant practice experience, with strong technical accounting and commercial acumen. You will mentor staff, manage key client relationships, and drive business development for the

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with significant experience gained within an Accountancy Practice.
• Strong SME/owner-managed client experience and technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent business development and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients.
• Overseeing statutory and management accounts.
• Providing commercial and strategic advice to business owners.
• Developing long-term client relationships and leading client meetings.
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and growth.

Skills

SME client experience

Commercial awareness

Business development

Leadership

Client relationships

People management

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