Director

7 days ago


Chester, United Kingdom Public Practice Recruitment Ltd Full time
Director Job Vacancy

If you’re an experienced accountant able to strategically steer an ambitious firm toward further success, we want to hear from you.

This Director job in Chester is a rare opportunity to secure a seat at the top table at a successful firm.

Have you built a progressive practice career with a track record of strategic portfolio management?

Can you oversee a team, identify training opportunities, and champion service excellence?

If so, this Director job in Chester could be the right opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a seasoned accountant who offers second-to-none technical knowledge and excellent people management skills.

Do you have your sights set on equity partnership? This opportunity will suit a career-driven candidate who is keen to reach the top of their career with an established and forward-thinking firm.

As expected with a role at this level, we guarantee strict confidence when liaising with our team. Contact us today to take a step towards this Director job in Chester.

Job Purpose
  • Lead service delivery across the firm, ensuring Managers are meeting expectations, deadlines, and budgets
  • Manage a varied and significant portfolio, championing service excellence at every step
  • Implement initiatives through to completion, responsible for project management and due diligence
  • Work alongside Managers to oversee tax and accounts departments, ensuring clients receive a comprehensive service
  • Preparation of accounts for larger clients
  • Manage WIP reporting and align workflow with KPIs, providing updates to Partners
  • Provide appraisals, training and development for colleagues and team members
  • Empower junior staff by championing career development and skill-sharing
  • Showcase the firm at networking and business events, identifying new business opportunities
  • Seek opportunities to introduce and cross-sell company services to new and existing clients
  • Display innovative and creative business acumen to help propel the firm’s success
About The Employer

This Director job is a rare chance for an accountant with a wealth of leadership and commercial experience to join the top table at a highly reputable firm.

Offering fantastic benefits, including hybrid working, generous bonuses and an exciting social calendar, this successful firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels.

What’s On Offer
  • £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
  • Full time, permanent position
  • Hybrid / flexible working
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Bonus referral scheme
  • Regular social events
  • 'Dress for your diary’ policy
  • Wellbeing support
  • Continued professional development
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Open and inclusive culture
  • Plus more
What are we looking for?
  • FCCA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified
  • Qualified by experience also considered
  • A proven track record of successful leadership and team management
  • Strategic thinker with track record of growing a portfolio
  • Strong business development skills
  • A hands-on, can-do attitude to problem-solving
  • Outstanding communication and advisory skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to produce work in a timely manner
  • Ability to win new business and scope out opportunities
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

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 in Chester and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.


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