Associate Director - Practice

iMultiply is working with an established, independent accountancy practice that supports a diverse portfolio of owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses across Scotland. With continued growth and investment in technology, the firm blends a highly personalised service with the standards and capability typically associated with larger practices.

The Opportunity

The Firm is looking to appoint an Associate Director to add a new senior layer within the firm. This is a pivotal leadership role, sitting between the Partner and the wider team, with significant autonomy and influence over client service, operational delivery and the ongoing development of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounts, advisory and client-relationship management

• Lead and support the team day-to-day, ensuring strong workflow management, mentoring and development

• Act as a 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 of audit files (dependent on audit experience - not essential)

• Work closely with the Partner to develop and enhance service lines, internal processes and overall practice performance

• Build and nurture referral networks and contribute to business development activity, including identifying opportunities for new work

• Play a central role in the leadership and direction of the practice, contributing to strategic planning and operational improvement

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA or equivalent)

• Experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within an independent or mid-tier firm (a Practicing Certificate would be advantageous but willingness and commitment to obtaining one is equally as good)

• 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, comfortable developing networks and contributing to the growth of the practice

• Motivated by autonomy, progression and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing firm

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