At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead client meetings and manage a portfolio while driving business growth.
- Company: Dynamic firm in Skipton focused on professional development and client relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a professional network and drive business initiatives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of business services and develop your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong communication and management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
The main elements of this role will include:
- Conducting client meetings without a Business Services Partner
- Acting as a key "Relationship Manager" for a designated portfolio of clients
- Raising and approving fees in connection with own portfolio
- Setting formal objectives for all direct reports and monitoring their progress / managing their development
- Monitoring individual and team performance versus original objectives and departmental KPIs and providing feedback to the relevant Business Services Partner
- Signing off and authorising documents / accounts / returns where legally acceptable
- Building own network of professional contacts which will hopefully lead to the generating of new business
- Assisting with recruitment activity in the team and dealing with other "People" related matters when required
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
- A Full UK Driving Licence
- A qualified Accountant under ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA
- An excellent knowledge, and working experience, of preparing non-statutory, sole trader and partnership accounts alongside preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
- A sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and Capital Taxes etc
- A good understanding of all other services offered by the firm, in order to identify opportunities to refer to other Service Lines
- An excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms, and be able to flex your style depending on your audience
- Able to effectively manage and support colleagues, ensuring they are developed to their best ability
- Able to drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
- Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement
Business Services Director employer: Armstrong Watson LLP
As a Business Services Director at our Skipton office, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and growth. We offer a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and annual leave, ensuring that our team members feel valued and motivated to excel in their roles. Join us to build meaningful client relationships while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant community that fosters professional networking and collaboration.
