Director

Director\n\nLocation: Exeter\n\nSalary: DOE\n\nWorkplace Type: Office-based\n\nEmployment Type: Full-time\n\nRole Overview\n\nThis is a senior leadership position responsible for driving both client excellence and team performance. The successful individual will oversee a substantial client portfolio, ensuring the highest standard of service delivery, while also contributing to the firm’s continued growth and operational efficiency.\n\nA key focus of the role will be developing the team, enhancing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and mitigate risk across the business.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTake ownership of a significant client portfolio, with a strong presence in the property sector\n\t\nDeliver high-quality advisory services, including complex tax planning both within and beyond your portfolio\n\t\nReview accounts and tax work to ensure technical accuracy and compliance\n\t\nProactively drive business development through client growth strategies and new client acquisition\n\t\nLead on prospective client meetings and oversee the preparation of tailored proposals\n\t\nManage the onboarding process for new clients, including establishing clear service agreements\n\t\nOversee workflow planning and resource allocation across a growing portfolio\n\t\nLead, mentor and develop team members, supporting their progression and performance\n\t\nDelegate effectively, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard\n\t\nMonitor and manage team financial performance, including utilisation, recoveries and billing\n\t\nCollaborate with the wider leadership team to share insights and contribute to business performance\n\t\nBuild and maintain a strong professional network to support both business development and client service delivery\n\nGeneral Responsibilities\n\nMaintain strict confidentiality of all client and business information\n\t\nAct in line with the firm’s values and professional standards\n\t\nStay up to date with relevant legislation, regulatory changes and technology developments\n\t\nDrive continuous improvement in systems and processes to enhance client experience\n\t\nEnsure compliance with AML procedures across the team\n\t\nMaintain a high level of technical expertise through ongoing CPD\n\nSkills & Capabilities\n\nStrong working knowledge of accounting systems and software\n\t\nAbility to communicate complex information clearly to clients and senior stakeholders\n\t\nProven leadership skills, with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams\n\t\nStrong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities\n\t\nCommercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage risk\n\t\nConfident presenter with strong interpersonal skills\n\nExperience & Qualifications\n\nACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with CTA (or equivalent experience)\n\t\nExtensive experience within accountancy practice at a senior level\n\t\nStrong technical expertise across advisory services and complex accounting/tax matters\n\t\nDemonstrable experience managing a large and varied client portfolio\n\t\nProven track record in business development and revenue generation\n\t\nExperience working with property sector clients is highly desirable\n\t\nExperience contributing to strategic planning and long-term business growth\n\t\nPrevious leadership of teams or service lines, with responsibility for performance and delivery\n\t\nExperience mentoring senior staff and supporting succession planning\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nHighly commercial with strong relationship-building skills\n\t\nAn effective and inspiring leader with excellent people management abilities\n\t\nOpen-minded and adaptable, with a willingness to embrace change\n\t\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality\n\t\nProactive, with the ability to use initiative and drive improvements\n\t\nCollaborative team player with a positive, “can-do” approach\n\t\nHonest, transparent and professional in communication\n\nIf this role is of interest to you, please do give me a call on (phone number removed) or drop me an email at (url removed)\n\nLooking forward to hearing from you.\n\n#ASRAF