Accountancy Practice Associate Director

TPF Recruitment; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice recruitment agency in Dartford is seeking an Associate Director to lead and develop a team while overseeing operational performance and financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, over 10 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. This is a significant opportunity within a firm targeting Top 100 status, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Profit share

Company car

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday

Modern offices

Hybrid working model

Quarterly strategy days

Tailored development plan

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• 10+ years' experience within practice and/or industry, at least 5 in a senior role.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 15+.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 15+.
• Take ownership of office financial outcomes.
• Deliver change and improvement projects.

Skills

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

10+ years' experience

Leadership abilities

Strong commercial judgement

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is supporting a successful and rapidly growing accountancy practice based in Dartford who are looking to recruit an Associate Director.

This is a newly created role, designed to support the business' continued expansion and future ambitions, with the firm targeting Top 100 status over the coming years.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 15+ to deliver high standards of work and client service.
• Take ownership of office financial outcomes, including growth, profit, and margin.
• Convert warm leads and referrals into lasting client relationships.
• Oversee operational performance, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a great client experience.
• Deliver change and improvement projects with clear plans and measurable impact.
• Report monthly to Directors on performance, risks and opportunities.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• 10+ years' experience within practice and/or industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 15+.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to drive financial results.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Someone who inspires, challenges and empowers their team.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary, based on experience
• Profit share linked to office performance
• Company car (via salary sacrifice)
• Flexible start and finish times
• 28 days holiday plus pension
• Modern offices with free parking
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week)
• Quarterly strategy away days and team lunches
• Tailored development plan to support your leadership growth
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm at a key stage of growth, where you'll have the chance to shape the future of the office and play a major part in the firm's success story.