Associate Director - Practice

About the role

The firm is seeking an Associate Director to add a senior leadership layer between the Partner and the wider team. This pivotal role offers significant autonomy, influencing client service, operational delivery, and the practice’s growth.

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, managing workflow, mentoring staff and ensuring 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, improve internal processes and enhance overall practice performance.
• Build referral networks and contribute to business development, identifying new work opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational improvement as part of the practice’s leadership.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level in 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 with a willingness to develop networks and drive practice growth.

Required skills

• FRS 102
• FRS 105

What we offer

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