Associate Director

Associate Director – Business Services

Partnership / Directorship opportunity! Are you ready for more seniority and challenge but are being held back? This might be for you! Combine operational management with client development. Drive initiatives that will improve efficiency and profitability outcomes. Work directly with partners and manage a team and gradually take on the Directorship responsibilities.

Established and Highly Successful Accounting & Advisory Business Defined Pathway to Partnership Strong, Professional, Long-Standing and Supportive Leadership Team Privately owned, well-regarded and independent integrated accounting, financial advisory and wealth management firm In business for more than 30 years with an excellent reputation and high-net worth, long term clients Leverages deep sector knowledge, comprehensive service delivery to maintain a strong competitive position in their chosen areas of specialty

The Position

Reporting to one of the Directors, the Associate Director role will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will be an integral part of planning and decision making for the Business Services division. The Associate Director will be mentored on the journey toward partnership and due to the relatively flat structure of the business will have significant autonomy in managing the day-to-day operations of their team.

This position forms part of the firm's succession plan as some key leaders head towards retirement in the coming few years. We are therefore, seeking individuals who will be energetic, passionate, ambitious with strong leadership characteristics. You will have mastered the art of delegation and be keen to shift your focus to strategy, commercial activities and high-end client engagement.

Key responsibilities include :

• Share the load of the existing directors by taking on a long‑standing portfolio of client engagements and leading a team to deliver the highest quality of services and maintain compliance standards.
• Drive business growth and improve the operational side of the business and be the mid‑point between the leadership team and the accounting teams.
• Maintain client relationships, provide strategic business management and tax advice and ensure that all financial reporting and tax obligations of clients are met accurately and on time.
• Make a significant contribution to the firm's reputation, client and staff retention and overall commercial success.
• Lead and mentor a team and provide growth opportunities, motivation and continuous professional development; monitor compliance, working papers, workflow, and levels of client engagement.
• Work with the Directors on business development and strategic initiatives and contribute to the development of new service offerings and improvements.
• Attend high level client meetings, networking events and act as a representative of the firm's business services expertise.

Who we are looking for :

Why you should apply?

Highly respected business with a solid history and established growth plans for the future.

Competitive benefits and remuneration with a clear path to partnership.

Real autonomy, organisational support and an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and progression.

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