Accounts Director

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Location: Manchester

Salary: 85,000-110,000 DOE + benefits / bonus (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice Accounting

Company: Hays

Consultant: Natasha Illingworth

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company

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

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.

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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Natasha Illingworth