Associate / Director

Associate / Director. TC Group is the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants with over 30 years of experience, delivering bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Director to lead a substantial client portfolio, drive business development initiatives, and play a key role in the continued growth and success of our practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. Key responsibilities include: Managing a significant portfolio of owner-managed businesses and corporate clients, acting as the lead relationship partner. Delivering proactive accounting, tax and business advisory services that add tangible value to clients. Identifying opportunities to support client growth, improve financial performance and expand service offerings. Ensuring all client work is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards. Developing new business opportunities through networking, referrals and existing client relationships. Preparing proposals, fee quotations and supporting wider cross-selling initiatives across the firm. Leading, mentoring and developing managers and senior team members to create a high-performance culture. Supporting recruitment, retention, succession planning and employee development. Taking responsibility for portfolio profitability, recovery, billing performance and debtor management. Reviewing complex accounts, tax computations and advisory projects, providing technical guidance where required. Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements. Contributing to strategic planning, operational improvements, business growth initiatives and practice development. Acting as an ambassador for TC Group's culture, values and reputation within the local business community. KPIs: Client retention and satisfaction, portfolio growth and fee generation, new business won, recovery and profitability metrics, staff engagement and retention, technical quality and compliance standards, delivery against budget and deadlines. About you: ACA or ACCA qualified. Minimum 10 years' experience within UK public practice. Extensive experience managing SME and owner-managed business client portfolios. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and business advisory services. Proven leadership and people management experience. Demonstrable success in business development and client relationship management. Strong commercial awareness and client-focused approach. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience using CCH, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications. TC Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Applications accepted from UK-based candidates only; sponsorship unavailable.