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Accounts Director

Leeds Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
The Accounts Director role in this Accountancy practice requires a skilled leader to oversee financial operations and provide strategic direction. This permanent position in Leeds offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make a meaningful impact.
  • Independent Accounting firm which spans across Yorkshire and the North West
  • Leeds city centre with modern, spacious offices close to the train station.

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established, professional services provider known for its expertise in accounting and finance. As a medium-sized company, it is committed to delivering high-quality services to its clients and fostering a culture of excellence.

Job Description

  • Conducting client meetings individually
  • Acting as a key "Relationship Manager" for a designated portfolio of clients
  • Raising and approving fees in connection with own portfolio
  • Setting formal objectives for all direct reports and monitoring their progress / managing their development
  • Monitoring individual and team performance versus original objectives and departmental KPIs and providing feedback to the relevant Business Services Partner
  • Signing off and authorising documents / accounts / returns where legally acceptable
  • Building own network of professional contacts which will hopefully lead to the generating of new business
  • Assisting with recruitment activity in the team and dealing with other "People" related matters when required



The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Director should have:

  • A Full UK Driving Licence
  • A qualified Accountant under ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA
  • An excellent knowledge, and working experience, of preparing non-statutory, sole trader and partnership accounts alongside preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
  • A sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and Capital Taxes etc
  • A good understanding of all other services offered by the firm, in order to identify opportunities to refer to other Service Lines
  • An excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms, and be able to flex your style depending on your audience
  • Able to effectively manage and support colleagues, ensuring they are developed to their best ability
  • Able to drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £70 to £85,000 per annum.
  • Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
  • Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
  • Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
  • Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
  • Paid flu jabs and eye tests
  • Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
  • Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
  • Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
  • Paid professional membership fees
  • Charity of the Month
  • Colleague of the Month
  • Subsidised social events throughout the year



If you are an experienced professional in accounting and finance looking for your next challenge, apply today to join a respected organisation and take your career to the next level!

Contact
Katie Baxter (nee Carew)
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6803915
Phone number
+44 161 829 0439

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Baxter (nee Carew)
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0439
Job reference
JN-082025-6803915