Client Director

Location: Aylestone

The Opportunity A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Client Director to lead and develop a portfolio of contractor and owner-managed business clients. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious accountancy professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading teams, and contributing to the strategic growth of a modern practice. The successful candidate will oversee and support a team of accountants while managing their own portfolio of primarily contractor clients, acting as a trusted adviser and ensuring consistently high standards of client service and technical delivery.

The environment is fast paced and would particularly suit someone with contractor accounting or high-volume general practice experience who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and reviewing a large volume of work efficiently.

Key Responsibilities Manage and develop a diverse portfolio of clients. Act as the main point of contact for clients and build strong long-term relationships. Account manage clients effectively, ensuring excellent service levels and retention. Lead and support a team of accountants, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight. Review accounts work and ensure deadlines are met within a fast-paced environment. Provide strategic business, tax, and accounting advice.

Lead client meetings and present commercial recommendations. Oversee the delivery of accounts, tax compliance, and advisory services. Identify opportunities for business development and portfolio growth. Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Candidate Requirements Previous experience within a general practice accountancy environment is essential. Strong technical accounting knowledge across contractor and owner-managed business clients. Experience working within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment.

Contractor accounting experience would be highly advantageous. Proven experience managing and supporting a team of accountants. Strong client relationship and account management skills. ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Commercially minded with excellent communication skills. Comfortable advising business owners and senior stakeholders. Ability to manage workloads efficiently and maintain high service standards. Business development experience would be advantageous. What's on Offer Senior leadership role within a growing practice.

Strong progression and long-term career opportunities. Supportive and collaborative culture. Competitive salary and benefits package. Performance-related bonuses linked to client portfolio growth and management.