Associate Director

Chase and Holland; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Team-building events

Long service holiday entitlement

Job summary

Chase and Holland in Scunthorpe is seeking an Associate Director in Accountancy Practice to lead a varied SME portfolio and oversee accounts and tax work. You will mentor colleagues and work closely with the Director to help steer the practice forward.

The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop leadership responsibilities and contribute to growing the business, with a competitive package up to £50,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT qualification.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts prep, management accounts and taxation.
• Experience managing client relationships with SME portfolios.
• Ability to review work and support the wider team.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain financial matters clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients and build trusted relationships with business owners.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts, and tax computations.
• Meet clients to discuss year-end results and future planning.
• Support and mentor team members through training and feedback.
• Assist with cloud accounting adoption and Making Tax Digital transition.
• Collaborate with the Director to drive practice growth.

Skills

Technical accounting

Client relationship skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Cloud accounting

Making Tax Digital

Job description

Associate Director, Accountancy Practice - Scunthorpe - Up to £50,000

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career?

Are you an experienced Accounts Senior or Accounts Manager within an accountancy practice, looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility, build strong client relationships and play a key role in the growth of an established business?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, independent accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for providing personal, practical advice and long-term support to local businesses and their owners. My client is looking for a confident, technically strong and client-focused accountancy professional who can take ownership of a varied SME client portfolio, support and mentor colleagues, and work closely with the Director to help drive the practice forward. With a supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, this role offers an excellent next step for someone ready to progress their career.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will play an important part in the day-to-day running and continued development of the practice. You will manage client relationships, oversee accounts and tax work, support the development of the team and act as a key point of contact for business owners. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients, building trusted relationships with business owners
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax computations
• Meeting clients to discuss year-end results, tax liabilities and future planning opportunities
• Identifying tax efficiencies and advising clients on their business and company structures
• Supporting, mentoring and developing team members through training, work reviews and constructive feedback
• Taking responsibility for the team when required, including during the Director's absence
• Advising clients on cloud accounting and supporting the transition towards Making Tax Digital
• Keeping up to date with relevant accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory changes
• Supporting the Director with the day-to-day management, growth and development of the practice

About You

You will be an experienced accountancy practice professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine commitment to client service. You will enjoy working with business owners, take pride in the quality of your work and be confident supporting colleagues to develop their skills.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Currently working as an Accounts Senior or Accounts Manager within an accountancy practice and be ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role
• AAT qualification as a minimum
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation, management accounts and personal and business taxation
• Experience managing client relationships and handling a varied portfolio of SME businesses
• The confidence to review work, support colleagues and take responsibility for the wider team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial and tax matters clearly
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, professional and supportive approach, with a genuine desire to contribute to the success of the practice.

What's on Offer?

• A senior position within an established and growing independent accountancy practice
• The opportunity to work closely with the Director and influence the future direction of the business
• A friendly, close-knit and supportive team environment
• Company bonus scheme
• Health cash plan.
• Teambuilding events
• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
• The opportunity to develop your leadership responsibilities and build on your existing practice experience