Head of Finance & Accountancy Practice Director

Are you ready to shape and grow a brand-new accountancy practice within a fast-growing corporate services group? We're expanding from company formation into accountancy and legal services
, with over 500,000 clients and 20% YoY growth
. We're looking for an experienced professional who can bring structure, strategy, and insight in a hands-on, fast-moving environment.

Head of Finance & Accountancy Practice Director - London | £100,000-£140,000 + potential equity | 37.5 hrs/week | Office-based

• Build & Scale: Establish a new accountancy practice from the ground up, designing services for SMEs including tax, accounts, and statutory compliance.
• Drive Growth: Support client acquisition, develop new revenue streams, and provide advisory services.
• Develop & Support Team: Recruit, mentor, and support a high-performing team while creating processes and systems that scale.
• Own Performance: Manage P&L, operations, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Shape Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO and senior management to guide organisational transformation.

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant
• 15+ years' experience in SME or professional services accountancy
• Experienced in building or scaling an accountancy practice or division
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards & UK tax regulations
• Commercially aware with experience in high-volume SME accounting
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and able to bring clarity in a fast-moving environment

• Salary: £100,000-£140,000 + potential equity
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical, dental & optical cover
• Dog-friendly office & cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site facilities: showers, bike storage, weekly lunches, soft drinks & fruit
• Paid maternity/paternity leave & volunteering days

This is a hands-on, senior role with real influence—your experience will help shape a new practice at the heart of our growth story.

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Office-based London - 5 days/week at first

Ready to make an impact? Let's build something extraordinary together. 💼✨

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