Associate Director

A growing independent accountancy and business advisory practice with over 25 professionals, supporting SMEs and owner-managed businesses across accounts, tax and advisory services. The firm offers a collaborative culture, invests in innovation and technology, and provides genuine opportunities for progression into senior leadership.

Role Overview - Associate Director

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their trusted advisor across accounts, tax and commercial matters.
• Lead client relationships, delivering proactive business advice whilst identifying opportunities to grow recurring fee income.
• Oversee portfolio performance including WIP, recoverability, billing, debtors and fee budgets.
• Support business development through networking, referrals, cross-selling and winning new work.
• Lead, mentor and develop managers and team members whilst contributing to the firm's continued growth and strategic direction.
  

Role Requirements - Associate Director

• ACCA and/or CTA qualified.
• 8-10 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts, corporate and personal tax.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and delivering business advisory services.
• Commercially minded with a track record of developing client relationships and generating new business.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Passion for innovation, technology and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits - Associate Director

• £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexitime.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Private health insurance, BUPA Cash Plan and Death in Service.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Clear progression pathway to Director level.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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