Director - Global Accountancy Practice

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROLE</span></strong></p> <p>Director - Global Accountancy Practice. Excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, award winning international accounting practice in Central London offering flexible/remote working options and brilliant career development opportunities.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> <strong>SALARY AND BENEFITS</strong></span></p> <p>&pound;90,000 - &pound;125,000 depending on experience, + bonus and excellent benefits<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LOCATION</span></strong></p> <p>Hybrid - Central London office (3/4 days a week office based)<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> COMPANY BACKGROUND</span></strong></p> <p>Our client is a leading and very well-established global accountancy practice with an impressive portfolio of UK and overseas clients servicing a wide variety of industry sectors. They are known for their partner-led approach, offering clients the highest levels of trusted technical expertise alongside a commitment to personal integrity.<br /> <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROLE &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><br /> <br /> Due to continued international expansion, they are looking to appoint a Director to work alongside several departments and a number of key individuals, primarily at Manager to Partner level.<br /> <br /> Your key responsibilities will include:<br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>Source and develop new business opportunities and grow high-value client engagements</li> <li>Play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic plan, representing the firm in market forums and industry events</li> <li>Own and nurture a significant portfolio of outsourcing clients, acting as a trusted advisor</li> <li>Deliver an efficient, proactive, and client-focused service that exceeds expectations</li> <li>Work closely with senior leadership to manage team resourcing and staffing priorities</li> <li>Ensure strong internal collaboration and visibility of client activity across the firm</li> <li>Coach and mentor junior team members, helping them to build confidence and client management expertise</li> <li>Spot emerging trends and develop innovative service offerings to meet evolving client needs</li> <li>Proactively manage risk, ensuring the firm operates safely and sustainably</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION</span></strong><br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified</li> <li>A valid practicing certificate (or eligibility to obtain one immediately) is essential</li> <li>Experience of managing an existing portfolio of clients and also generating new business opportunities</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment and ability to deliver the highest level of client service</li> <li>Experience of delivering services to internationally expanding groups</li> <li>A "can do" attitude and willingness to tackle a range of client issues</li> <li>Strong delivery skills and ability to work effectively to deadlines</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> SALARY</span></strong></p> <p>c.&pound;90,000-&pound;125,000 pa with excellent benefits including:<br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>25 days annual leave increasing with service</li> <li>Flexible hours of work</li> <li>Excellent pension scheme</li> <li>Private medical insurance</li> <li>Life assurance (x4 pensionable salary)</li> <li>Extensive learning and development opportunities</li> <li>Employee benefits portal including vouchers and cashback on everyday purchases</li> <li>Regular social events!</li> <li>Payment of one professional subscription per annum</li> <li>Enhanced parental and family leave</li> </ul> <p><strong>CONTACT</strong><br /> Please reach out to Lisa Grimes for an initial confidential discussion&nbsp;</p> <br />