Practice Lead / Accountancy Practice Director
Location: Kent / South East London
Salary: Basic salary + financial backing + long term growth opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountancy professional to take the lead in building and running a new accountancy practice with financial and commercial backing already in place.

This role is ideally suited to someone who may already be running their own small practice, managing a portfolio of clients, or operating semi-independently, but is looking for the security of a basic salary alongside the chance to grow something bigger.

The opportunity is aimed at an individual who understands how to run a practice, enjoys the commercial side of the industry as much as the technical side, and wants the autonomy to lead from the front without having to carry all of the risk alone.

This is not a standard employed accountant role. It is an opportunity for someone who wants to run a practice, shape its direction, grow a client base, and build a successful business with support behind them.

The role
The successful individual will take a leading role in the launch, development, and day to day running of a new accountancy company. They will be responsible for overseeing client delivery, building relationships, supporting growth, and helping shape the overall direction of the practice.

This could be a particularly strong fit for someone whose existing practice has given them a solid base of experience and clients, but who would benefit from stronger financial support, wider commercial backing, and the stability of a guaranteed basic salary.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the setup and ongoing development of the accountancy practice

• Manage and grow a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients

• Oversee delivery across accounts, tax, and general practice services

• Build long term client relationships and support the growth of the client base

• Develop internal processes, systems, and ways of working

• Help shape the commercial direction and service offering of the business

• Recruit, manage, and support future team members as the practice grows

• Ensure high professional standards and regulatory compliance are maintained

What we are looking for

• ACCA, ACA or similarly qualified

• Strong accountancy practice background

• Experience running your own practice, managing your own client portfolio, or operating at a senior level within a firm

• Strong understanding of both the technical and commercial side of practice

• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of a business unit

• Ambition to build, lead, and grow something over the long term

• Someone who values both independence and the security of financial backing

Why this opportunity stands out

• Basic salary from day one

• Financial and commercial backing in place

• Genuine autonomy to run and grow the practice

• Ideal for someone who wants more support without giving up control

• Opportunity to build something substantial without starting entirely alone