Practice Director - West Bristol - #2186630

As a Practice Director - West Bristol in Bristol, you will lead the day-to-day direction of an Accounting & Finance practice within professional services. You will use autonomy and responsibility to shape priorities, guide the firm's direction and help its work run smoothly.

This role would suit an experienced Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager ready to step into a Director-level position.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice serving owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients across the South West. With a reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services, the firm has built long-standing client relationships and continues to experience sustained growth.

As part of its long-term strategic plans, the practice is seeking an experienced Practice Director to join its senior leadership team. This appointment represents an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded practice professional who is looking to take ownership of a significant portfolio, influence the direction of the business and play a central role in the firm's future success.

Description

* Lead and develop a substantial portfolio of owner-managed business clients

* Provide strategic accounting, taxation and business advisory services

* Act as the primary relationship lead for key clients

* Drive business development and identify growth opportunities

* Develop and implement the firm's strategic objectives

* Lead, mentor and develop managers and wider team members

* Ensure the delivery of exceptional client service standards

* Oversee quality control, workflow management and operational performance

* Support recruitment, succession planning and leadership development

* Represent the firm within the local business community

* Contribute to future growth initiatives, acquisitions and service development opportunities

Profile

* ACA or ACCA qualified

* Significant experience gained within UK accountancy practice

* Strong technical expertise across accounts, tax and advisory services

* Proven experience managing a substantial client portfolio

* Demonstrable leadership and people management experience

* Commercially minded with a track record of developing client relationships

* Strong business development and networking capabilities

* Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive change

* Ambition to play a key role in the future direction of a growing practice

Job Offer

* Performance-related bonus

* Genuine leadership opportunity

* Significant autonomy and influence

* Flexible working arrangements

* Professional development support

* Enhanced annual leave entitlement

* Pension scheme

* Modern and collaborative working environment

* Potential future progression opportunities aligned to the firm's succession plans