Senior Account Manager / Director Accountancy Practice

A leading and highly regarded accountancy firm in Lancashire is looking to appoint a Senior Manager / Practice Director to join its senior leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with a strong Accountancy Practice background who is looking for a senior, commercially focused role with genuine influence and responsibility.

You will take responsibility for a portfolio of predominantly SME and owner-managed clients, acting as a trusted adviser while playing an important role in the continued growth and development of the practice.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients
• Overseeing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Providing commercial and strategic advice to business owners
• Developing strong, long-term client relationships
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and new business
• Leading client meetings and managing key relationships
• Supporting and developing junior and senior team members
• Working closely with Partners and the wider leadership team
• Contributing to the strategic growth and future direction of the practice

About You

You will be ACA / ACCA qualified with significant experience gained within an Accountancy Practice.

You may currently be a Senior Manager, Client Manager, Associate Director or Director, or be an ambitious practice professional ready to make the step into a Director-level position.

You will have:

• Strong SME / owner-managed client experience
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge
• Strong commercial and business development skills
• The confidence to deal with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• A genuine ambition to progress and contribute at senior level

What's On Offer?

• Senior leadership position within an established Lancashire practice
• Excellent long-term career progression with Partner potential
• Opportunity to influence the future growth of the firm
• High-quality SME client portfolio
• Significant client and commercial responsibility
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Salary £100k doe + benefits