Accountancy Practice Lead

Accountancy Practice Lead - Must Have Start-Up Experience

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Location:

London - Office-based, 5 days per week
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Hours:

37.5 hrs, Mon-Fri (09:00-17:30)
💷 Salary: £170,000-£180,000 + Equity

We are a growing Corporate Services Group supporting over 500,000 customers with company formation, legal, and business services. Our mission is to help UK businesses start, grow, and succeed
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We are launching a new accountancy practice, and we are looking for an experienced accountant to shape and manage this function from the ground up, working closely with the CEO.

As Accountancy Practice Lead
, you will:

• Develop and manage the accountancy service offering for SMEs ✅
• Build and nurture a high-performing team of accountants 👩💼👨💼
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support client growth 📈
• Ensure operations are accurate, compliant, and scalable ⚡
• Oversee client onboarding and service delivery via Xero and cloud-based systems ☁️

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to influence the growth of the practice and the wider business.

• ACA, ACCA, or FCCA qualified accountant ✔️
• Experienced in medium-sized accountancy practices (not Big Four/high street)
• Skilled in building, managing, or scaling an accountancy practice
• Commercially aware with experience advising clients 💡
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues and clients
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Salary: £170,000-£180,000 + Equity 💷
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays 🌴
• Private medical, dental, and optical insurance 🏥
• Employee Assistance Programme & paid parental leave ❤️
• Dog-friendly office, free soft drinks, weekly lunches, and on-site facilities 🐶☕🥗
• Opportunity to shape a new practice and support a growing business

You are an experienced accountant looking for a role where you can develop and support a client-focused accountancy practice while helping a business grow.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or special requirements.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer