Strategic Accounts Director — Growth, Tech-Driven Practice

TPF Recruitment; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Vision Care

Holiday Allowance

Team Events

Professional Development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment in the South-East of England seeks an Accounts Director to oversee a diverse client portfolio, lead and develop a growing team, and take responsibility for office performance and business development within a strategic, high-visibility role.

You will operate within a supportive leadership structure, shaping long-term growth, implementing modern systems, and expanding services regionally with a strong focus on client relationships and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Director-level experience in practice
• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong leadership and people management ability
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record of winning and retaining business

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounts team and ensure high-quality delivery across all work
• Oversee office operations and support a positive, organised working environment
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and staff development
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Support operational planning and contribute to long-term strategic decisions
• Encourage adoption of modern systems and digital tools to improve workflow efficiency
• Coach and mentor team members to encourage growth
• Delegate workload effectively
• Monitor productivity, accuracy and deadlines
• Provide technical support across complex accounting matters
• Promote cross-department collaboration and high service standards
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and ensure first-class service delivery
• Review and sign off year-end accounts, management accounts and tax submissions
• Conduct regular client meetings to discuss financial performance and future planning
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and provide advisory support
• Maintain strong long-term relationships and client retention
• Drive new business activity and build connections regionally and internationally
• Represent the firm at networking events and professional gatherings
• Contribute to new service lines and revenue streams
• Support marketing initiatives and strengthen market presence
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth strategies
• Champion the firm’s modern approach and technology-driven value proposition

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Client relationship

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

TPF Recruitment in the South-East of England seeks an Accounts Director to oversee a diverse client portfolio, lead and develop a growing team, and take responsibility for office performance and business development within a strategic, high-visibility role.

You will operate within a supportive leadership structure, shaping long-term growth, implementing modern systems, and expanding services regionally with a strong focus on client relationships and commercial awareness.