Associate Partner in Belfast

Downey Osborne is partnering with a leading accountancy and business advisory firm to recruit an Associate Partner. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced accountant to take ownership of a significant client portfolio, provide strategic business advice and play a key role in developing client relationships, leading teams and driving business growth, with a pathway towards Partnership. What's On Offer Competitive salary, depending on experience Opportunity to progress towards Partnership Senior leadership role with significant client exposure Career development and progression Collaborative and supportive working environment Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the firm About You ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified Significant experience in a senior client-facing accountancy role, ideally within professional services Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards and statutory accounts Proven experience managing a substantial client portfolio Excellent relationship management and business advisory skills Experience leading, coaching and developing teams Strong commercial awareness and understanding of owner-managed businesses Proven ability to identify business development opportunities and grow client relationships Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills About Your New Role Always Manage a significant portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior management teams Oversee the delivery and review of statutory accounts, management accounts and accounting advisory services Provide commercially focused advice to support clients' financial performance and strategic objectives Lead, mentor and develop managers and wider team members Maintain high standards of technical quality, compliance and client service Often Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop new business Work closely with Partners and senior colleagues to support the firm's growth strategy Provide technical guidance and act as an escalation point for complex client matters Collaborate with tax, audit and specialist advisory teams to deliver joined-up client solutions Support recruitment, performance management and succession planning Build relationships with key contacts across the local business community Occasionally Contribute to new service development and wider strategic initiatives Represent the firm at networking and business development events Collaborate with colleagues across the wider group to share expertise and identify opportunities Support improvements to systems, processes and service delivery Never Compromise on technical quality, professional integrity or client service Overthrow the board in a game of monopoly if you are losing