Associate Director

Our client is a multi-director financial services firm with more than 50 staff, offering end-to-end accounting, business advisory, wealth management and financial solutions to individuals and businesses.

There is a strong focus on culture and values, and the role will encompass these in your day-to-day interactions with clients and staff. As the lead specialist for Quality in Business Advisory & Compliance, you will be responsible for the preparation and review of Income Tax Returns for individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adding value to clients while embodying and promoting the firm's core values and principles.
• Liaising and communicating with Directors and the Board.
• Managing effective working relationships.
• Driving process and systems improvements and providing strategic recommendations within Business Advisory.
• Revenue and resourcing strategic planning and implementation.
• Workflow management and skillset development.
• Monitoring and improving productivity across teams and individuals.
• Providing direct staff and team mentorship, including performance management, goal setting, delegation and client relationships.
• Expanding and extending services provided to the client portfolio.
• Maintaining client retention and satisfaction while ensuring adherence to firm procedures and policies.

Key Objectives

The key objectives of the role are summarised as:

• Functional Leadership
• Business Advisory
• Team Management
• Client Management
• Core Values and Principles

The successful candidate will have extensive experience gained within established Public Practice firms, working with complex clients in fast-paced environments. They will demonstrate ongoing excellence in leadership, behaviour, client service and business financial performance.

******If you are looking for your next career step, we look forward to hearing from you.