Our client is currently seeking an Accountancy Associate Director to join their Director Team based in Midhurst. As the company's Associate Directoryour principal objectives are: To run the company's Midhurst office Be responsible for all aspects of the operations of that office To facilitate a committed and hardworking team operating from Midhurst Ensure all team members are clear on what is expected of them, give regular feedback as to how they are performing and are capable of growing in line with the demands of the business Support their team to grow and in doing so are strong at delivering employee engagement. Client facing responsibilities Building sold client relationships via various forms of communication, but most importantly regular contact with all clients either by telephone or face to-face meetings. Managing a portfolio of sole trade, partnership, limited companies and personal tax clients and ensuring all HMRC and Companies House filing deadlines are met. Total fee portfolio in the region of £300K currently, but is expected to grow to £500K to £600K. Overseeing and ultimately responsible for all aspects of the client work, including but not limited to: bookkeeping, regular management accounts and vat return completion. Annual accounts preparation, tax computation and tax return submission. Payroll, P11D and form 42, company secretarial matters. Overseeing the transition to cloud accounting for those clients that are undertaking that task. Dealing with HMRC correspondence and enquiries. Identifying and managing planning opportunities including annual review of tax planning and remuneration, and general business support for clients. Team responsibilities Responsible for staff supervision and training for their team. Team of 5 currently, but possibly rising to 6 or 7 in the next 3 to 6 months. Managing the workflow of the team to ensure the best use of resources, and delivery of high standard of client care. Developing and mentoring the team to ensure they progress within the office environment and achieve success in their exams. Enabling each member of the team to achieve their potential. Business Development

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Raising the profile of the business (with the support of the marketing team of the firm). Working with the other directors within the company to look at ways in which we can achieve our growth targets. Regular attendance at local networking events. Establishing your own reputation as a professional adviser within the local business community and building your own network of contacts and referrers of work. Presenting at seminars locally to raise the profile of the firm. Meeting potential clients, establishing their business needs and demonstrating how Lewis Brownlee can not only assist them but also add value to them. Seamless "on-boarding" of new clients. Cross selling of additional services to existing clients. The successful candidate Will be ACA or ACCA qualified. Will relish the prospect of working for a fast growing firm, in a very busy and challenging environment. Will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively build and maintain relationships with the team and cross all the departments of the firm, and with clients, contacts and referrers. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, our client would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided and they will be in direct contact.