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Associate Director
An independent firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to appoint an experienced practice professional to join its management team.
This is a broad general practice position offering responsibility for managing your own client portfolio, supporting and developing the accounts team, and helping drive process improvement and adoption of new technologies across the firm. The role will initially involve taking over a portfolio from a retiring Director, with opportunity to grow and develop the client base over time.
You’ll work closely with the Directors on larger and more complex assignments while also playing a hands-on role in team leadership, mentoring, and operational improvement.
The Role
- Manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
- Review accounts and tax work prepared by junior staff
- Support, mentor, and train members of the accounts team
- Help implement new systems, processes, and technology improvements
- Support Directors on larger and more complex advisory work
About You
- Strong all-round general practice experience
- Good knowledge of personal and business taxation
- Strong technical understanding of FRS105 and FRS102
- Confident managing client relationships and leading teams
- Organised, commercially aware, and proactive in improving processes
What’s On Offer
- Key role within the management team
- The option of equity participation
- Established independent firm with strong client relationships
- Full-time role with flexibility/hybrid working for the right candidate
- Opportunity to play a significant part in the future direction of the business
If you are interested in this Accountancy Practice Associate Director opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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