Associate Director in Loughton, United Kingdom

Our client is now seeking an ambitious and career-driven  Senior Accountant or Manager to transition into a  Partner Status role as part of the succession planning to replace the the current partner who is exiting due to impending retirement from the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the strategic planning and delivery of business services
• Ensure the high-quality delivery of accounting compliance, corporation tax, personal tax, management reporting and advisory services.
• Meet with clients to review final accounts, and assist and advise with business strategy and planning
• Management and growth of a portfolio of strategic and high net-worth clients.
• Development and growth of new clients and opportunities.
• Oversee and support projects as necessary.
• Department management and staff development ensuring employee performance and delivery.
• Support and develop the existing team of Semi Seniors/ Juniors
• Recruit additional team members in line with business growth, conducting interviews as required.

Requirements:

ACA / ACCA qualified.

• A minimum of 5 years practice experience
• Demonstrable history of career progression in an accountancy practice.
• A proven track record of developing new and profitable revenue streams.
• Technically proficient in all areas of accountancy, audit and taxation.
• An entrepreneurial attitude to identifying and exploiting business opportunities.
• An experienced Team Leader who leads by example and inspires others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accountancy principles to non-accountancy audiences.