Partner Designate

Michael Page; Guildford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Part-time option

Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Partner Designate near Guildford to support a well-established accountancy practice. You will lead the firm, drive growth, win new business, and oversee complex client portfolios while mentoring a small team.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern with potential for part-time hours and a competitive salary. Home/office flexibility is available in a professional services environment near Guildford.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Proven track record in leading and developing teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the practice.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Maintain and win client relationships, ensuring high levels of service delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals to achieve their full potential.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting for the department.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Oversee complex clients.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Business development

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

This Partner Designate role near Guildford will support the Managing Director of a well established accountancy firm. This position will focus on winning new business, servicing the more complex clients in their portfolio and running the firm.

Client Details

Our client is an independent accountancy practice based close to Guildford. They are a 1 partner led firm and circa a dozen staff. This newly created role will work closely with the Managing Director and help run the practice, as well as winning new business.

Description

• Oversee and manage the practice.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Maintain and win client relationships, ensuring high levels of service delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals to achieve their full potential.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting for the department.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Oversee complex clients.

Profile

A successful Partner Designate should have:

• Strong expertise within an accountancy practice setting (10+ years experience).
• A proven track record of managing teams and delivering results.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £90,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position with a professional services organisation near Guildford.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Agile and hybrid working.
• Part-time hours a possibility.