Director

If you’re a hands-on Director who is passionate about driving business development and nurturing a dynamic team, we’re looking for you.

This Accountancy Director job in Leeds is based within a highly regarded UK Top 50 accountancy firm and is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Director to make a real mark in a growing organisation.

ACCA/ACA qualified with extensive accountancy practice experience, you’ll have demonstrable know-how of leading a varied client portfolio, as well as driving business growth through scouting new opportunities and networking. Additional qualifications are desirable.

You’ll be a proven and effective leader with excellent communication skills, responsible for ensuring the workforce is supported and motivated to deliver to the high standard of service possible.

You’ll also need to be technically sound, commercially minded, and provide second-to-none attention to detail. We’re looking for a highly capable professional with a can-do attitude to problem-solving and a passion for seeing projects through to completion.

If this sounds like you, contact us in confidence today - your skills are in demand!

• Oversee service delivery across the firm, ensuring Managers are meeting expectations, deadlines, and budgets.
• Lead initiatives through to completion, responsible for project management and due diligence.
• Manage WIP reporting and align workflow with KPIs, providing updates to Partners.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that clients receive a comprehensive service.
• Provide appraisals, training and development for colleagues and team members.
• Represent the firm at networking and business events, identifying new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to introduce and cross-sell company services to new and existing clients.
• Showcase innovative and creative business acumen to help propel the firm’s success.

This highly regarded UK Top 50 accountancy practice in Leeds prides itself of delivering the highest standard of service, providing a full suite of accountancy support and business advise to a growing client portfolio.

The experienced team is looking for a likeminded professional who can hit the ground running, set an example to junior team members and support business growth.

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible working considered
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Continued professional development
• Enhanced Company pension
• Open and inclusive culture
• Modern offices and social events

• FCCA, ACA, ACCA or CA qualified.
• Mixed tax experience in practice.
• Demonstrable experience in leading a team at a senior level.
• Technically proficient with close attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• The foresight and confidence to provide proactive advice to clients and discuss opportunities with partners.
• Self-motivated with the ability to produce work in a timely manner.
• A strategic, creative and analytical thinker.
• A strong relationship builder with the ability to develop new business opportunities.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to network, up and cross-sell the firm’s services.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs across the UK and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.