Business Services Director

Job Title

Business Services Director

Location

Dumfries

Salary

£75,000 - £100,000

A highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking a Business Services Director to join its Dumfries office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional to take on a senior leadership role, managing a portfolio of clients, developing teams, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in client relationship management, business development, team leadership, and the delivery of high-quality accounting and advisory services.

What you will be doing as a Business Services Director

• Managing a portfolio of business clients and acting as their primary relationship contact.
• Conducting client meetings and providing strategic business advice.
• Reviewing and signing off accounts, tax returns, and other client deliverables where appropriate.
• Managing fee budgets and approving client billing.
• Supporting the development, performance, and progression of team members.
• Monitoring departmental performance and contributing to business objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services and generate new business.
• Building and maintaining a strong network of professional contacts.
• Supporting recruitment and wider people management activities.

What you will need to succeed as a Business Services Director

• ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified.
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, sole trader and partnership accounts, and UK GAAP.
• Good understanding of UK taxation, including personal tax, corporation tax, VAT and capital taxes.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercially minded with a track record of business development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional days.
• Pension scheme with life assurance and income protection.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities.
• Employee referral and client introduction incentive schemes.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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