Accountancy Partner -

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a strategically minded individual to join their expanding Accountancy and Advisory team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management, developing business advisory services across multiple offices. Ideal candidates will have a strong business development background, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in building networks. The firm values a proactive approach to client service and offers flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cashback Plan

Perkbox Discounts

Employee Wellbeing App

Social Events

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA/ACCA with experience in business services.
• Strong business developer with local contacts.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with owner-managed business clients.
• Monitor accounting marketplace developments.
• Collaborate with SMT for team growth and strategy.

Skills

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Market Knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

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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 we 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 Bristol Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a significant role in developing our Business Advisory and Accountancy service lines across our offices.

As a senior member of a large team, you will be expected to promote best practices to deliver proactive, relationship-led advisory services to our corporate clients.

You will need to be highly commercial in your approach and 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:

1. Building strong relationships with our owner-managed business clients and ensuring the delivery of a trusted advisory service.
2. Monitoring developments in the accounting marketplace to maintain competitiveness and efficiency.
3. Playing a pivotal role in Business Development activities and building/retaining a network of local contacts to support service line growth.
4. Collaborating with our existing SMT to develop and grow our Bristol & Bath CBS team, including recruiting, coaching, and succession planning.
5. Working with our head of service line and other Partners to formulate and implement our firmwide accounting and advisory services strategy.

About You

To be considered for the role, you will need to be/have:

• 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 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 independent leading provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £38.4m, the firm experienced 15.5% growth over the past year.

We serve owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large corporations, entrepreneurs, and private individuals, with expertise in internal and external audit, corporate and personal tax, corporate finance, and accounting services.

Ranked 33rd in the Accountancy Age league table and the top provider of audit services for multi-academy trusts, Bishop Fleming was also ranked fifth in the UK Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index.

With 8 offices from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 43 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work.

As a member of Kreston Global, a network of independent accounting firms across over 100 countries, we are committed to responsible business practices and making positive societal impacts.

Our benefits include:

• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan, including 24/7 online GP and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events organized by active social committees

We offer flexible working arrangements, including options for working from home or part-time, to accommodate personal responsibilities, further studies, and outside activities.