Associate Director - Accountant

My client, a growing and ambitious accountancy practice, is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director to join their leadership team (just under Managing Director) and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded advisor who enjoys building trusted relationships with business owners, leading teams and delivering strategic tax and advisory solutions.

The Role:

• Managing and developing a significant portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor
• Providing corporate and personal tax advisory support
• Identifying new business opportunities and growing client relationships
• Managing WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets
• Leading, mentoring and developing managers and senior staff
• Supporting strategic planning, operational improvements and firm-wide initiatives
• Driving innovation and improving client experience through technology and new ways of working

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACCA and/or CTA qualified
• 6+ years’ experience within UK accountancy practice
• Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge
• Proven advisory and business development experience
• Experience managing a client portfolio commercially
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams
• A commercially driven, entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to progress

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare / BUPA Cash Plan
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy/salary sacrifice additional days)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Professional subscriptions
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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