Accounts Director

Inverness

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Accounts Director in Inverness on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to oversee a portfolio of key clients, drive strategic growth, and provide technical and commercial leadership across the business advisory function.

The Role

As Accounts Director, you will take overall responsibility for managing and growing a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services, and leading a high-performing team. You will act as a trusted advisor both internally and externally, contributing to the strategic direction of the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a portfolio of clients in key sectors, ensuring profitability and high-quality service delivery
• Applying your breadth of technical knowledge and business expertise to provide proactive advice and commercial insight to clients
• Driving business development initiatives, supporting both client growth and the growth of the wider team
• Leading, mentoring, and developing staff, promoting cross-firm collaboration and best practice
• Ensuring resource planning aligns with current and new work, in conjunction with the Area Operations Manager
• Reviewing and signing off client accounts, ensuring billing is accurate and timely
• Acting as a trusted advisor, delivering technical and commercial guidance to colleagues and clients
• Advocating change and thought leadership within sector specialisms, contributing to the firm’s strategic growth

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the business advisory team, maintaining client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions across the client base.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant leadership experience and a proven track record in business advisory.

You’ll demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, capable of developing your team and guiding client engagements
• Excellent business development and networking abilities
• Ability to provide thought leadership and act as an advocate for change in your sector
• Outstanding organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills
• Technical proficiency and commercial awareness, with experience across multiple advisory disciplines
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage, and Silverfin is advantageous

You are confident, strategic, and commercially astute, with the ability to inspire your team while delivering exceptional client service.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Leadership of a high-performing business advisory team

Exposure to a diverse and high-value client portfolio

Opportunity to influence firm strategy and growth initiatives

Supportive and collaborative senior leadership environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

InvernessCommutable from Nairn, Fortrose, Elgin, Dingwall, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at or .