Accounts Partner

Your new company
This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and highly respected accountancy practice at a transformative point in its growth journey.
Significant investment has been committed to the firm's North West operations, with Manchester identified as a key strategic growth hub. As a result, the leadership team is seeking an experienced Accounts Partner who can play a central role in driving the next phase of expansion, helping to shape both the future of the office and the wider business.
The firm combines a long-established reputation, loyal client base and strong technical credentials with the support and resources of a larger group structure. Whilst external investment has accelerated growth ambitions, the business continues to operate with a highly entrepreneurial culture, where local leadership remains firmly at the forefront of decision-making and strategic direction.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Partner to help build something significant, leading growth, developing people and influencing the future direction of the practice over the coming years.
Your new role
Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will be a key figure in shaping and delivering the firm's long-term growth strategy across Manchester and the wider North West region.
This is not simply a portfolio management role. This is an opportunity to become one of the driving forces behind an ambitious growth agenda, helping to increase market presence, strengthen client relationships, attract top talent and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting substantial future expansion.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and growing a substantial portfolio of owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients.
• Working alongside fellow Partners and senior leadership to define and execute the firm's strategic objectives.
• Driving the continued growth of the Manchester office, establishing the firm as a leading advisory and accountancy provider within the region.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on growth, succession, profitability and long-term commercial strategy.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities whilst developing existing client relationships.
• Raising the profile and visibility of the firm across the North West through networking, thought leadership and relationship building.
• Leading succession planning initiatives and helping to develop the next generation of leaders within the firm.
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing talent to support the office's ambitious growth plans over the next 3-5 years.
• Acting as a key ambassador for the business, culture and values of the firm.

This role offers genuine influence, autonomy and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy within a business that is actively investing in its future.
What you'll need to succeed

• An established Partner, Salaried Partner, Equity Partner or Director ready to step into a broader leadership role.
• Strong experience working within accountancy practice and advising entrepreneurial businesses.
• Demonstrable leadership credentials, with experience building and developing successful teams.
• Commercially driven with a proven ability to generate new business and grow client relationships.
• A strategic thinker who is excited by the opportunity to help shape and execute long-term growth plans.
• Strong presence within the local business community and an ability to build credibility with clients and stakeholders.
• A collaborative leadership style combined with the ambition to drive meaningful growth.

What you'll get in return

• A genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing and ambitious accountancy practice.
• A key strategic leadership position within one of the firm's most important growth offices.
• Direct involvement in shaping business strategy and long-term decision making.
• The opportunity to build, develop and lead a high-performing team.
• Significant autonomy and visibility within the leadership structure.
• Access to investment, infrastructure and wider support to help realise ambitious growth plans.
• A competitive remuneration package aligned to experience and contribution.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business, its people and its future success.

If you are an entrepreneurial Practice Partner looking for an opportunity to help shape, grow and lead a high-potential regional office whilst retaining the autonomy and influence to make meaningful decisions, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
What you need to do now
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