Associate Director

Root2Growth Accounting & Advisory; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting practice is looking for an experienced CA(SA) to take on a senior leadership role with responsibility for technical support, team management, and compliance oversight. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to balance work and personal life while contributing to the firm's growth and operational excellence. Candidates should have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a proven track record in UK accounting practices. This role promises meaningful work where your leadership and ideas will truly matter.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Leadership role opportunity

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in practice.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working for a UK accounting practice.
• Experience reviewing work and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary technical support for the team.
• Managing team workload and capacity planning.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance (ACCA/ICAEW standards).
• Acting as an escalation point for client matters.
• Supporting the ongoing growth and development of the practice.

Skills

Strong accounts and tax technical knowledge

Calm, solutions-focused leadership style

Commercial awareness and good judgement

Education

CA(SA) qualified

Job description

Root2growth is looking for an experienced, technically strong CA(SA) with 5+ years post-qualified experience, including 2+ years of experience working for UK based accounting practice.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants genuine responsibility and autonomy.

This is a remote, work-from-home role with flexibility to fit around your personal life.

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership role within the practice. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational and technical leadership of the firm.

You will combine technical authority, team leadership, and operational oversight — while maintaining a small client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Acting as the primary technical support for the team
• Reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax work
• Supporting with complex accounting and tax queries
• Maintaining high technical standards across the practice
• Keeping the team up to date with legislative changes

Team & Operational Management

• Managing team workload and capacity planning
• Leading weekly team meetings
• Supporting the development and mentoring of staff
• Overseeing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met
• Driving continuous process improvement.

Compliance & Quality Control

• Managing AML compliance and file reviews
• Ensuring regulatory compliance (ACCA/ICAEW standards)
• Overseeing CPD across the team
• Maintaining engagement and quality control processes

Client Relationship Oversight

• Acting as an escalation point for client matters
• Supporting fee reviews and service development
• Option to retain 1–2 clients personally if desired

Strategic & Commercial Contribution

• Supporting the ongoing growth and development of the practice
• Contributing to pricing and service development decisions
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and technology use

  What We’re Looking For

  • CA(SA) qualified
  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in practice.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working for a UK accounting practice.
  • Strong accounts and tax technical knowledge
  • Experience reviewing work and managing staff
  • A calm, solutions-focused leadership style
  • Commercial awareness and good judgement
  • Someone who enjoys improving systems and processes

  This role would suit someone who:

  Wants meaningful work, with flexibility around their personal life, without sacrificing career level.

  What You’ll Gain

  • A senior leadership role in a growing, forward-thinking practice.
  • The opportunity to shape how the firm operates.
  • A collaborative, supportive and ambitious team.
  • The chance to work with inspiring, growth-focused clients.
  • A flexible role that works around your life — not the other way round.
  • Your ideas will be valued. Your leadership will matter. And your work will have a real impact.