Accountancy Practice Associate Director

TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is supporting a successful and rapidly growing accountancy practice based in Dartford who are looking to recruit an Associate Director
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This is a newly created role, designed to support the business' continued expansion and future ambitions, with the firm targeting Top 100 status over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 15+ to deliver high standards of work and client service.
• Take ownership of office financial outcomes, including growth, profit, and margin.
• Convert warm leads and referrals into lasting client relationships.
• Oversee operational performance, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a great client experience.
• Deliver change and improvement projects with clear plans and measurable impact.
• Report monthly to Directors on performance, risks and opportunities.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• 10+ years' experience within practice and/or industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 15+.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to drive financial results.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Someone who inspires, challenges and empowers their team.

• Very competitive salary, based on experience
• Profit share linked to office performance
• Company car (via salary sacrifice)
• Flexible start and finish times
• 28 days holiday plus pension
• Modern offices with free parking
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week)
• Quarterly strategy away days and team lunches
• Tailored development plan to support your leadership growth
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm at a key stage of growth, where you'll have the chance to shape the future of the office and play a major part in the firm's success story.