Accounts & Tax Director - Head of Client Accounts (ACA/ACCA) — Accountancy Practice
Boutique Practice
Salary:
£90,000 – £100,000 + performance bonus
Location:
Surrey / SW London
Hybrid / Flexible
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, QuickBooks, MS 365).
Rewards:
* £90,000 – £100,000 base + performance bonuses (twice yearly).
* 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
* Private health insurance.
* Hybrid working and flexible hours (e.g. start 7:00–9:30; finish 17:30–19:30).