Strategic Accounts Director — Hybrid & Growth Leader

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

43 days holiday

Pension with salary sacrifice

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Learning and development

Referral schemes

Social events

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join its Bolton team on a hybrid basis. You will manage a portfolio of clients, provide strategic financial advice and oversee complex accounts and tax work while leading a team of managers and accountants.

You will build key client relationships, drive business development and contribute to the firm’s strategic growth including process improvements and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Significant accountancy practice experience at director or senior management level.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and compliance.
• Proven experience managing client portfolios and providing strategic financial advice.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with process improvement and digital transformation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as senior contact for accounting, compliance and advisory matters.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and develop long-term client relationships.
• Oversee and review statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns.
• Lead, mentor and develop managers and wider team members.
• Identify additional service opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Drive process improvements, automation, data analytics and AI initiatives.
• Support senior leadership with strategic planning and operational improvements.

Skills

Accountancy

Leadership

Client relations

Business development

Strategic advice

Tax knowledge

Digital transformation

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Accounts Director to join its Bolton team on a hybrid basis. You will manage a portfolio of clients, provide strategic financial advice and oversee complex accounts and tax work while leading a team of managers and accountants.

You will build key client relationships, drive business development and contribute to the firm’s strategic growth including process improvements and digital transformation.