Head of Accountancy Services - Permanent - Hybrid working - Job Ref: 25015

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Job Title: Head of Accountancy Services

Salary: £50K to £70K (DOE) with bonus structure

Role Type: Permanent

Location: Poole / Hybrid

Job Ref: 25015

Our client is a forward-thinking, client-focused accountancy firm that delivers high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Their mission is to provide excellent, proactive, and commercially minded accountancy services to ambitious businesses. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dynamic Head of Accountancy Services to lead and enhance their client offering.

About The Role:

As The Head of Accountancy Services, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering outstanding accounting and advisory services to our clients. You will lead and develop our accounting team, ensuring a high standard of client service, technical excellence, and efficiency. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a strong commercial mindset and a proactive approach to driving innovation in how we serve our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the accountancy team to ensure exceptional service delivery across all client engagements.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and compliance filings.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, helping them navigate financial decisions, tax planning, and business growth strategies.
• Drive the adoption of cloud accounting and automation tools, ensuring streamlined processes and enhanced efficiency.
• Develop and implement best practices, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance
• Work closely with the directors to shape the future of the accountancy and contribute to business development.
• Train, mentor, and support team members, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
• Monitor and improve internal processes, ensuring a scalable and efficient workflow
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for added value.

What We’re Looking For:
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in leading and managing an accountancy team in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, tax, and business advisory.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear client advice
• A forward-thinking mindset, embracing technology and modern accounting solutions.
• Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, FreeAgent, or similar.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding client service and driving business success.

What We Offer:
• A key leadership role in a growing, modern accountancy firm
• Competitive salary with a bonus structure.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• Private healthcare after probation.
• Free on-site parking.
• Regular social events and a collaborative working culture.

Opportunity to be part of an eventual Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

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Company Name: Howard Lock Consulting Ltd
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Offer ID: #1033918, Published: 6 days ago, Company registered: 7 months ago

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