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