Partner/Director Designate

Partner/Director Designate is required for a modern dynamic forwarding thinking and commercially minded practice based in Brighton which is always looking to challenge the boundaries of traditional accountancy practices to develop a successful and profitable business.

The ideal candidate may currently be a junior partner or senior manager within a small or medium-sized practice who wants to progress their career but may be frustrated by the lack of promotional prospects or a current role that is restricted and stifled by traditional views of how a practice should be run. Or they may be a partner within an existing practice who is looking for a practice with a more modern approach to their professional career.

We are looking for someone who is:

* Able to understand business issues affecting SMEs and can demonstrate business acumen

* Enthusiastic and ambitious with a good sense of humor

* a qualified accountant with experience of audit within a general practice dealing with SMEs.

* a RI or has registered Auditor status or has the experience to gain RI status and excellent technical compliance knowledge

* possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities

* willing to learn and adapt to an ever-changing economic landscape

* passionate about delivering service excellence

* committed to working alongside and with business owners to make their businesses more successful

* willing to keep abreast of developing taxation issues and opportunities affecting SMEs

* willing to assist clients in corporate finance activities including company restructuring

* process and systems orientation and well organised

* able to manage their time effectively

* IT literate and has an interest in embracing technology

* Self-motivated and able to motivate and manage a team

* A team player

* Decisive and wants to be actively involved in decision making

* Willing to get involved in driving the practice forward

* Willing to continually challenge their beliefs and performance and think and act outside of the box.

* Wanting to be part of a business that focusses on results and developing an acceptable work/life balance.

* Willing to develop strategic alliances with experts who are able to offer specialist advice to clients when required.

* Able or willing to understand value pricing models for work.

* A people person who has excellent skills in diplomacy

The current directors are also actively looking for succession planning to enable an exit from the practice when the time is right.

For further information on this role, please apply direct or contact Alfie Thomson at AJ Chambers