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Accounts Director
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An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected, independent Accountancy firm based in Greater Manchester. This well-established practice has built an outstanding reputation for delivering trusted advisory and accountancy services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients across the North West.
Unlike many larger corporate firms, this independent practice offers a genuinely people-focused culture, where relationships, quality of service and employee wellbeing are at the heart of its success. With ambitious growth plans and a clear vision for the future, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional seeking a senior leadership role with real influence and progression potential.
Your new role
As Accounts Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the firm's accounts function, overseeing a varied portfolio of clients whilst supporting the strategic growth of the practice.
Working closely with the Partners, you will provide high-quality business advisory and compliance services, manage and develop client relationships, and lead, mentor and inspire a talented team of professionals.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and corporate clients
- Providing strategic business advice and commercial guidance to clients
- Reviewing statutory accounts and related compliance work
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting business development activities and identifying opportunities for growth
- Leading, mentoring and developing junior and senior members of the team
- Contributing to operational improvements and the ongoing development of the practice
- Playing an active role in shaping the future direction of the firm as part of the senior leadership team
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This role offers a genuine opportunity to become an integral part of the firm's long-term succession plans and future senior leadership structure.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience managing a substantial client portfolio
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts and advisory services
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Previous experience leading and developing teams
- A commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for clients and the firm
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities
- A passion for delivering exceptional client service
- Previous experience operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level, and ready to explore a new opportunity.
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What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a progressive and highly regarded independent practice that genuinely values its people.
Benefits include:
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear pathway towards future senior leadership opportunities
- A genuine voice in the strategic direction of the business
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Outstanding work-life balance rarely found within traditional practice environments
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial clients and make a real impact
- Long-term career development within a growing independent firm
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