Partner

Company Description
Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description
The Partner is responsible for the growth of a successful accountancy practice and is key to the delivery of Xeinadin’s vision and values, ensuring best practice in all areas for their office. The Partner’s role is to provide ongoing leadership and direction for their office to help people deliver results and drive Xeinadin’s overall strategy.
The role requires a highly respected leader who is business, client and people focused. The Partner’s main goal is to increase revenue and profit within their office.

Key Relationships

• Direct Reports: Directors, Portfolio Directors, Associate Directors within the office
• Other Key Relationships: Office Leadership Team, Hub Practice Manager, Hub Financial Controller, Hub Managing Partner, Managing Partner, Xeinadin Central Teams

Key Responsibilities
Their Operational Responsibilities include:

• Leading and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients thereby supporting client businesses to be successful;
• Create and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Complete a final review of larger/complex files to ensure the best possible value, advice and quality is delivered to clients.
• Managing Work In Progress and ensuring billing monthly
• Winning New Business, Manage and grow own portfolio of larger/higher yield clients in order to reach annual targets.
• Promote the services and image of your office and Xeinadin alike, in order to generate new business opportunities making use of Xeinadin’s internal referral scheme.
• Ensure the entire office team is aware of available products and services across Xeinadin and is able to refer clients to other offices using Xeinadin’s internal referral scheme.
• Creating a high-performance culture where people thrive and are strongly engaged with the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin.
• Managing and developing the Team locally
• Resources/Hires to be approved by Principal Partner in Area/Hub Managing Partner
• Ensure your office is compliant with all legal and ethical standards as well as statutory regulations.
• Where potential risks are identified, ensure appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the risk and expected actions are communicated effectively to relevant individuals within your office, escalating as required to the Hub and Central teams.
• Manage Local Office Facilities
• Reporting to Principal Partner/Area Partner in Area or Hub Managing Partner

People Management
Develop and manage a high performing team that exceeds business targets, including strong recovery rates and sector growth, and delivers an exceptional service to clients.
Lead by example, developing and maintaining the highest standards of technical knowledge and expertise for yourself and your team.
Reinforce and model Xeinadin’s vision, values and standards to create a strong proposition to attract and retain talent within your office.
Responsible for modelling and ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and professional conduct within your office, adhering at all times to Xeinadin’s policies, processes, and standards for all client and non-client related activities.
Develop and maintain regular forums for communication between office team members, senior office leadership and Hub leadership to ensure alignment with Xeinadin’s strategic goals and that key messages are shared, understood and implemented where necessary.

Strategy Development and Implementation
In collaboration with the Hub Managing Partner, Practice Manager and support team, implement all aspects of operational service delivery aligned to Xeinadin’s strategic goals and business plans, setting comprehensive goals for performance along with clear accountabilities within your office.
Ensure Xeinadin’s vision, values and standards are brought to life in your office creating a culture of consistent and high standards for employees and clients alike.
Create and lead a high performing culture where people are strongly aligned to the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin and proactively address any discrepancies.
Partner with Xeinadin’s central Finance team to implement effective financial practices and processes to promote strong financial management of the business (set billing targets, measuring performance and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure delivery of strong financial performance).
Partner with Xeinadin’s central Commercial team to maximise opportunities and deliver on a high growth model, implementing the agreed strategy to ensure business performance and growth targets are achieved and exceeded, and shareholder value is increased.
In collaboration with the central Marketing team, develop and implement a marketing strategy that raises awareness of the office’s brand and its products and services.
Share knowledge, best practice and expertise within your office and wider region, helping Xeinadin to build a successful organisation, and to identify potential risks for the business.

Key Requirements

• Technical expertise: A strong foundation in accounting principles, tax regulations, financial analysis, and audit procedures is essential.
• Business acumen: Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry-specific challenges. You should be able to identify opportunities for growth and provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Leadership and management skills: Excellent leadership qualities to effectively manage teams and guide office employees. Strong communication, delegation, and motivational skills are necessary for inspiring and leading a high-performing team.
• Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with clients, other Partners, and stakeholders. Building trust, providing exceptional client service, and networking are all critical aspects of this role.
• Strong Communicator: Ensure a smooth and consistent communication exists between the Hub and your office, enabling information from Xeinadin Operations to flow down to your team in a timely manner and relaying relevant office information to your Hub.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analyse complex financial and business issues, identify potential risks, and develop innovative solutions. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to address challenges effectively.
• Ethical and professional conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and maintaining professional integrity are essential. Working knowledge of associated relevant business functions such as Compliance and Risk is important.
• Business development and sales skills: Responsible for attracting new clients, expanding the office\'s client base, and generating revenue. Effective marketing, networking, and sales skills are necessary to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Continuous learning: The accounting field is constantly evolving, with new regulations and technologies emerging. Staying updated with industry trends and engaging in continuous professional development to maintain your expertise is essential.

Additional Requirements
CANDIDATE PROFILE: The successful candidate will be a results-orientated and experienced Partner with experience of growing a successful accountancy practice. They must demonstrate the requisite expertise, gravitas, and interpersonal skills to allow them to operate effectively in a position of authority within a complex and matrixed organisation, establishing credibility and authority with a broad range of stakeholders within the Group, including senior management, direct reports, and other colleagues across the business.

Model: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs #J-18808-Ljbffr