Associate Director

About the role

The firm is seeking an Associate Director to provide senior leadership between the Partner and the wider team. This pivotal role offers significant autonomy over client service, operational delivery and practice development.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a client portfolio, delivering high‑quality accounts, advisory and relationship management.
• Lead and support the team day‑to‑day, ensuring strong workflow management, mentoring and development.
• Act as senior point of contact for clients, providing insight, challenge and commercially focused advice.
• Review accounts prepared under FRS 102 and FRS 105, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
• Review audit files where applicable.
• Collaborate with the Partner to develop service lines, internal processes and overall practice performance.
• Build and nurture referral networks and contribute to business development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational improvement of the practice.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within an independent or mid‑tier firm.
• Strong technical grounding with confidence reviewing complex accounts, including FRS 105.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage workflows and build trusted client relationships.
• Commercially minded and comfortable developing networks.
• Motivated by autonomy, progression and making a meaningful impact.

Required skills

• FRS 102
• FRS 105
• Audit review

What we offer

• Senior leadership role with genuine influence.
• Clear progression pathway towards Director.
• Modern, supportive environment with strong emphasis on technology and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to shape the next phase of the firm’s growth.