Overview

Accountancy Director role at ACCA Careers. This is a director level opportunity to join our expanding Accountancy team in Birmingham, working closely with the head of service line and our Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop our Business Advisory and Accountancy service line.

We are recruiting at Director level and seek ambitious candidates ready for that challenge, who are looking to make a positive impact within a rapidly expanding firm in a new office location.

Joining as a senior member of a large team, you will promote best practice to deliver proactive relationship led advisory services to our corporate clients. You will need to be highly commercial and demonstrate a proven track record of developing new business opportunities through your network. You will contribute to the continued growth of the client base and to overall client service delivery and experience.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with owner‑managed business clients and ensuring we continue to offer a quality trusted advisor service
• Monitoring developments in the accounting marketplace to help retain competitiveness and efficiency of service provision
• Playing a pivotal role in Business Development activities and building/retaining a good network of local contacts to aid service line growth
• Working alongside the existing SMT to develop and grow the Birmingham office – this will include recruiting team members, coaching our people to reach their potential and succession planning
• Working with the head of service line and other Partners to formulate and deliver the firm‑wide accounting and advisory services strategy

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of working within a business services environment
• A strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the local business community
• Good knowledge of developments in the market with particular reference to cloud‑based systems and outsourcing opportunities
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can influence at all levels
• A strong People Manager who enjoys building and developing a team
• Keen to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is an award‑winning and certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. It is ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid‑Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts in the academy sector. We work with owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, large businesses, entrepreneurs and private individuals, offering full services across a diverse range of sectors. Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries. With 9 offices, over 47 partners and over 500 people, we have the capability to meet our clients’ needs.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part‑time working, to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect and differences are understood and celebrated. We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Closing date: 31st Oct 2025

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.