Partner Designate

IPS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS in York is seeking an experienced practice accountant to become Partner Designate, offering a genuine route to partnership within an independent firm.

You will manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, review accounts, tax and VAT work, and provide commercial accounting guidance beyond compliance while helping grow the practice and develop staff. A clear pathway to partnership is emphasised in this opportunity.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Experience in an accountancy practice in a non-audit role.
• Confident dealing with owner-managed businesses.
• Commercial mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience reviewing accounts and providing sound technical advice; ambitious for partnership advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.
• Review accounts, corporation tax and VAT work.
• Provide clients with commercial and accounting advice beyond compliance.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Review and support junior team members.
• Contribute to development and growth of the practice.
• Work with partners towards progression into partnership.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Communication skills

Technical accounting advice

Mentoring junior staff

Strategic partnership growth

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practice accountant to join an independent accountancy firm in York as Partner Designate, with a clear and genuine route into partnership.

The firm has an established SME client base and prides itself on providing a personal, commercially focused service. This is a non-audit role, with the successful candidate taking responsibility for a portfolio of owner-managed businesses while becoming increasingly involved in the wider running and development of the practice.

The role will include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
• Reviewing accounts, corporation tax and VAT work
• Providing clients with commercial and accounting advice beyond compliance
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to develop existing accounts
• Reviewing and supporting the work of more junior team members
• Taking an active role in the development and growth of the practice
• Working closely with the existing partners with a view to progressing into partnership

The ideal candidate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong experience gained within an accountancy practice
• Confident dealing directly with owner-managed businesses
• Commercially minded with good communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable reviewing accounts and providing sound technical advice
• Ambitious to progress into partnership rather than simply looking for another practice role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Client Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director who wants a genuine pathway to partnership within an independent firm where they can have a real influence on the future direction of the business.

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