Full job descriptionThis is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced General Practice Director looking to take the final step into Partnership, or an established Partner seeking a fresh challenge within one of the South East’s most respected and progressive accountancy practices.

The firm combines the strength and resources of a leading regional practice with an entrepreneurial culture, offering genuine autonomy, strategic influence and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader who is looking to make a lasting impact while working alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.

As General Practice Partner, you’ll oversee a varied portfolio of ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs, providing commercially focused advice while leading and developing high performing teams. Alongside delivering exceptional client service, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving business growth, strengthening client relationships and contributing to the firm’s long term strategic direction.

With multiple offices across the South East and London and a team of over 250 professionals, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality accounting, tax and business advisory services. Continued investment in technology, innovation and its people makes this an excellent environment for an ambitious leader looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities
Client Portfolio & Advisory

*Manage, develop and grow a diverse portfolio of clients, including large and technically complex businesses.

*Act as a trusted adviser, delivering commercially focused accounting and business advice.

*Build long term client relationships through proactive engagement and tailored service offerings.

*Deliver innovative solutions that add value and support clients’ strategic objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

*Lead, inspire and mentor high performing teams across the practice.

*Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high performing culture.

*Support the development of future leaders through coaching and professional development.

*Promote collaboration across service lines to deliver the best outcomes for clients.

Business Development & Growth

*Drive new business generation and expand existing client relationships.

*Build a strong pipeline of opportunities through networking and relationship management.

*Promote cross service collaboration to maximise client value.

*Support the continued growth and strategic development of the practice.

Operational & Commercial Management

*Ensure efficient delivery of high quality client work while maintaining strong risk management standards.

*Champion the adoption of digital tools and technology to improve efficiency and client experience.

*Take responsibility for managing WIP, recoverability, fees and lock up across your portfolio.

*Ensure work is appropriately priced while maintaining strong commercial performance and profitability.






RequirementsSkills & Experience

*ACA or ACCA qualified.

*Significant experience operating at Director or Partner level within accountancy practice.

*Strong technical background across general practice, with previous audit and tax experience and a primary specialism in accounts preparation.

*Proven experience managing and growing a substantial client portfolio.

*Demonstrable success in business development and winning new work.

*Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high performing teams.

*Commercially minded with excellent strategic and relationship management skills.

*Strong problem solving and decision making abilities with a proactive and results driven approach.

*Experience working within a medium sized practice or matrix organisation would be advantageous.




BenefitsBenefits
*Competitive Partner level remuneration package.