Associate Director

Armstrong Knight; Loughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Loughton is seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to transition into a Partner role. This position involves strategic planning, client management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of practice experience and a proven track record in developing profitable revenue streams. This role offers a competitive opportunity for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practice experience required.
• Proven track record in developing profitable revenue streams.
• Technically proficient in accounting, audit, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic planning and delivery of business services.
• Ensure quality delivery of accounting compliance and advisory services.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of high net-worth clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Our client is now seeking an ambitious and career-drivenSenior Accountant or Manager to transition into a PartnerStatus role as part of the succession planning to replace the current partner who is exiting due to impending retirement from the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the strategic planning and delivery of business services
• Ensure the high-quality delivery of accounting compliance, corporation tax, personal tax, management reporting and advisory services.
• Meet with clients to review final accounts, and assist and advise with business strategy and planning
• Management and growth of a portfolio of strategic and high net-worth clients.
• Development and growth of new clients and opportunities.
• Oversee and support projects as necessary.
• Department management and staff development ensuring employee performance and delivery.
• Support and develop the existing team of Semi Seniors/ Juniors
• Recruit additional team members in line with business growth, conducting interviews as required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years practice experience
• Demonstrable history of career progression in an accountancy practice.
• A proven track record of developing new and profitable revenue streams.
• Technically proficient in all areas of accountancy, audit and taxation.
• An entrepreneurial attitude to identifying and exploiting business opportunities.
• An experienced Team Leader who leads by example and inspires others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accountancy principles to non-accountancy audiences.