Associate Director (Accountancy Firm)

Associate Director (Accountancy Firm) Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full Time The Client: Our client is a well-established accountancy firm, providing tailored professional services to business owners, sharing their ambitions and aiding in achieving goals efficiently. The Role: As an Associate Director, you will lead the management of the office and oversee a client portfolio, driving growth and ensuring the highest level of service delivery. Duties: ? Direct oversight of daily operations and strategic management of the office. ? Maintain and enhance relationships with an existing portfolio of approximately 400 clients, managing an annual fee base of around £500k. ? Lead client meetings, manage service delivery, and respond to ad-hoc queries with a strong commercial insight. ? Collaborate with the marketing team to strategise and implement client acquisition and retention plans. ? Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax legislation and provide expert advice and reviews for accounts and tax computations. ? Manage month-end procedures, maintain WIP and debtor ledgers, and ensure timely client billing and debt collection. ? Provide management information to support decision-making at the leadership level. ? Act as a point of contact for professional training bodies, ensuring staff development and certification progress. Requirements: ? Previously worked as an Associate Director or in a similar role. ? Experience of managing SME / OMB client portfolio. ? ACA / ACCA qualification ? Demonstrated capability in business development, client relationship management, and handling complex client issues. ? Proven leadership skills with experience in managing a team at a management grade. Benefits: ? Competitive salary ? Pension scheme ? Life assurance ? Private healthcare ? Enhanced family leave ? Employee & client referral schemes App