Partner Designate/ Senior Accountant

Armstrong Knight; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in East Hertfordshire is seeking a qualified ACA/ACCA professional to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role involves client interaction, mentoring junior staff, and driving business development initiatives. Candidates should be ambitious, organized, and communication-savvy, with a defined pathway to partnership. This position offers a supportive environment within a larger organization with numerous career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and keen to progress towards partnership.
• Organized with a strong technical background.
• Excellent communicator with a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed portfolio of clients, ensuring quality service.
• Perform business development and networking to acquire new clients.
• Mentor junior team members while handling complex tasks.

Skills

Business development

Client communication

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Positive attitude

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Job description

Now part of a nationally recognised industry-leading accountancy group, the firm offers a supportive family feel, a fun environment and the benefit of being under the umbrella of a larger company that can provide unlimited career opportunities for driven and aspirational employees.

The role

• Running a mixed portfolio of clients including meeting new clients, initial client contact, billing and WIP
• Accounts and tax services, business advisory work and any special interests you might have
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team, mentoring and feedback. You’ll also be responsible for completing some of the more complex or in-depth jobs
• Acting as first point of contact for clients and building ongoing client rapport, being able to identify other areas where you might be able to assist or serve your clients
• Working closely with the partners and the team to ensure that clients get the best service and advice
• Business development and networking
• Clearly defined route to Partnership

Your experience

• ACA/ACCA Qualified
• You will be commercially astute and enjoy business development and seeking out new opportunities
• Someone who is ambitious and keen to progress
• Be organised and technically strong
• Have a positive mindset, be enthusiastic, and keen to deliver a great service to clients
• You are a great communicator
• You have a strong practice background
• You are keen to progress and ensure a long and happy career, achieving partnership within a great firm

If you can answer yes to the above, please apply to continue the next exciting chapter of your professional Accountancy career!