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Associate Director or Senior Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Hays are delighted to be partnering with our client, a highly regarded and progressive accountancy and business advisory firm, in the search for an experienced Associate Director. This is a rare opportunity to join a leadership team at an exciting stage of growth, where you will play a key role in developing client relationships, driving commercial success, and helping to shape the future direction of the business.

This position is ideal for an accomplished Practice professional who combines strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. You will act as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of business owners, providing both business and tax advisory support while identifying opportunities to add value and grow client relationships. 

The Role

As Associate Director, you will take ownership of a substantial client portfolio, ensuring excellent service delivery while managing commercial performance across WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets. You will work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic decision-making and support the ongoing development of the firm's people, processes and service offering.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing a portfolio of clients as their primary trusted advisor.
Delivering business advisory and tax advisory services to owner-managed businesses and individuals.
Leading, mentoring and developing managers and senior team members.
Identifying opportunities to generate additional advisory work and increase fee income.
Supporting business development activities, networking and relationship building.
Contributing to strategic initiatives, operational improvements and firm-wide projects.
Driving innovation and embracing technology to enhance both client service and operational efficiency. About You

To be successful in this role, you will be:

ACCA and/or CTA qualified.
An experienced accountancy practice professional with relevant UK practice experience.
Commercially minded, with a strong track record of growing client relationships and generating advisory opportunities.
Experienced in managing significant client portfolios and financial performance measures.
A confident leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Comfortable building relationships with business owners and becoming a trusted long-term advisor.
Motivated by growth and progression, with aspirations to develop towards Director level.
Passionate about innovation, technology and continuous improvement. What's on Offer

Our client offers an excellent package alongside genuine long-term career opportunities, including:

Competitive salary and annual bonus
Hybrid and flexible working
Private health insurance
Enhanced pension contributions
Life assurance
Health care
Professional subscriptions
Electric vehicle scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
Clear progression opportunities within a growing and entrepreneurial firm 
If you are an ambitious Senior Manager or existing Associate Director seeking a leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking firm where you can make a genuine impact, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or apply online.

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