Associate Director

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inherited portfolio of established/loy

Leadership input and strategic role

Career progression and succession

Flexible leadership environment

Influence on practice-wide decisions

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Associate Director for a Kent-based accountancy practice. You will be a key member of the leadership team, managing a diverse client portfolio while driving growth and shaping the firm’s future.

You will mentor managers and junior staff, identify new business opportunities and ensure top-tier client service and compliance, with a clear route for progression in a flexible, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Experience leading a client portfolio in an accountancy practice.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of SME, owner-managed, and corporate clients.
• Act as trusted advisor on commercial and financial matters.
• Lead and develop managers and junior team members.
• Identify business development and cross-selling opportunities.
• Support Partners in driving strategic initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of client service and compliance.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

Commercial awareness

Business development

Client relationship

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Associate Director

Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits

Ready to Take Your Practice Career to the Next Level?

Are you an experienced Senior Manager, Associate Director, Director or Partner within accountancy practice looking for an opportunity that offers genuine influence, autonomy and a clear route for progression?

A highly respected and established Kent-based accountancy practice is seeking an ambitious Associate Director to join its leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a loyal and profitable client portfolio while playing a key role in shaping the firm's future growth and strategic direction.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £90,000
• Inherited portfolio of established clients
• Significant leadership and strategic input
• Opportunity to drive business growth and developmentLead and mentor a talented, high-performing team
• Strong succession planning and long-term career prospects
• Flexible and supportive leadership environment
• Opportunity to influence practice-wide decisions

The Role

As Associate Director, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for managing and developing a diverse client portfolio while supporting the growth of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and growing a portfolio of SME, owner-managed business and corporate clients
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on commercial and financial matters
• Leading and developing managers and junior team members
• Identifying business development and cross-selling opportunities
• Supporting the Partners in driving strategic initiatives
• Ensuring the highest standards of client service and compliance
• Building long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders

About You

We are keen to speak with individuals who possess:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience managing a substantial client portfolio
• Strong people leadership and mentoring skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• The ambition to play a key role in the future success of a growing practice

Who This Opportunity Suits

This role is particularly well suited to:

• Senior Managers ready to step into an Associate Director position
• Existing Associate Directors seeking greater influence and progression
• Directors looking for a more entrepreneurial environment
• Partners seeking a fresh challenge within a forward-thinking firm