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Business Advisory Director
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Your New Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm with a clear vision for the future. With significant investment in its people, services and regional presence, the business has set ambitious growth targets and is committed to becoming one of the most respected advisers to privately owned businesses across the UK.
Working across a diverse client base spanning sectors including professional services, agriculture, property, construction, hospitality, renewables and charities, you'll join a firm that combines strong technical expertise with a genuine commitment to long-term client relationships. The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth, creating opportunities for senior leaders who want to help shape its future direction.
Your New Role
As Business Services Director, you'll play a key role in leading client relationships, developing your team and contributing to the continued growth of the Dumfries office. This is a highly visible leadership position with significant scope to influence both the client proposition and the future development of the business.
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Alongside managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients, you'll help identify new opportunities, strengthen professional networks and support the firm's wider growth strategy. With succession planning firmly on the agenda, the business is keen to attract commercially minded leaders who can help drive the next stage of growth and develop into future partnership opportunities.
What You'll Need To Succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA) with substantial experience working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You'll possess a strong technical grounding in accounts preparation, financial reporting and UK taxation, alongside a commercial mindset and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues alike, with proven experience leading and developing teams. Strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine interest in helping businesses succeed will be essential. Experience identifying business development opportunities and contributing to firm growth would be highly advantageous, as would a full UK driving licence.
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What You'll Get In Return
Beyond a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this role offers the chance to become part of an ambitious and growing organisation where progression is genuinely achievable. You'll benefit from a supportive leadership team, structured development plans and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the business.
For individuals with strong leadership, client relationship and business development skills, there is a clear pathway to further career progression and the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level as the firm continues its growth journey.
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