Accountancy Partner

ACCA Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategically minded Accountancy Partner to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of Business Advisory and Accountancy services while working closely with senior management. You will be instrumental in building relationships with clients, driving business development, and fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on delivering exceptional client service, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing firm, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Health cashback plans

Wellbeing apps

Social events

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in a business services environment.
• Strong business developer eager to build contacts and networks.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with owner-managed business clients.
• Playing a pivotal role in Business Development activities.
• Collaborating with Partners to execute accounting strategy.

Skills

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Cloud-Based Systems Knowledge

Team Management

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Job description

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Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategically minded individual to join our expanding Accountancy and Advisory team. We are open to recruiting this role at Partner or Director level, so are keen to hear from ambitious candidates ready for that challenge and who are looking to make a positive impact within a rapidly expanding firm.

Working closely with the head of this service line and our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a significant role in the development of our Business Advisory and Accountancy service line across our offices.

Joining as a senior member of a large team, you will be expected to promote best practice to deliver proactive relationship-led advisory services to our corporate clients. You will need to be highly commercial in your approach and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of developing new business opportunities through leveraging your network.

Working closely with our Partners, you will contribute to the continued growth of the client base and enhance overall client service delivery and experience.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Building strong relationships with owner-managed business clients and ensuring the continued delivery of trusted advisory services.
• Monitoring developments in the accounting marketplace to maintain competitiveness and efficiency.
• Playing a pivotal role in Business Development activities and building/retaining a local contact network to aid service line growth.
• Working alongside our SMT to develop and grow the team, including recruiting, coaching, and succession planning.
• Collaborating with our head of service line and other Partners to formulate and execute our firmwide accounting and advisory services strategy.

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience in a business services environment.
• A strong business developer eager to build contacts and networks within the local business community.
• Good knowledge of market developments, especially regarding cloud-based systems and outsourcing opportunities.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills capable of influencing at all levels.
• A 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 a leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK, with a turnover of £43.1m and nearly 13% growth last year. We serve diverse sectors including automotive, charities, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, real estate, technology, and more.

We are ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index, with 8 offices, 40 partners, and nearly 500 staff. We are also a certified Great Place to Work and a member of Kreston Global.

Our benefits include 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, a contributory pension, life assurance, health cashback plans, wellbeing apps, social events, and development opportunities.

For more information or to apply, please contact Will Hanbury, Partner, or Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Closing date: 30th May 2025

Visit our website via the “Apply” button below to submit your application.