Client Director

Job Description

Accounts & Tax Director - Head of Client Accounts (ACA/ACCA) — Accountancy Practice

Boutique Practice

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 + performance bonus

Location:

Surrey / SW London

Office-based but flexible on start times from 7am - 10am.

The opportunity:

As Accounts & Tax Director / Head of Client Accounts you’ll blend technical quality with practical advisory, mentor a small team, and act as the trusted first point of contact for business across a SME network.

What you’ll do

• Own and lead a portfolio of SME groups and HNWIs, providing proactive, value-adding advice.
• Lead the preparation and review of personal tax returns for a varied client portfolio, including company directors, high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Review & sign-off statutory accounts (FRS 102/105), management packs, VAT and corporation tax returns prepared by the team.
• Coach and develop seniors, assistants and trainees: workflow planning, reviews, actionable feedback, and CPD support.
• Partner with Tax/Audit on complex matters; liaise with banks, lawyers and regulators where required.
• Scope & deliver advisory projects (cashflow, structuring, systems, royalties/rights and one-off assignments).
• Help refine processes and support practice growth, onboarding and BD initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, typically 5+ years’ PQE in UK practice.
• Strong review experience across statutory accounts, management reporting, VAT and corporation tax.
• Proven experience managing personal tax compliance and advisory work within a practice setting.
• Confident with FRS 102 (FRS 105 useful; IFRS exposure a plus).
• Personal Tax knowledge
• A track record of portfolio leadership and developing people.
• Client-first communication: you translate technical into practical, timely actions.
• Comfortable with modern practice tools (e.g. Xero, CCH, IRIS, Sage, Quick Books, MS 365).

Accounts & Tax Director / Head of Client Accounts Rewards:

• £90,000 – £100,000 base + performance bonuses
• 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays). xekaoyc
• Private health insurance.
• Flexible hours (e.g. start 7:00–9:30; finish 17:30–19:30).