Accounts & Business Advisory Services Partner

Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company?; Are you looking for that clear pathway to becoming a Partner?; Interested in working with an industry varied client base across the SME market?

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts & Business Advisory Services Partner to join our busy team in the North East. This will be working as a key component of our Partner group and assisting in the leadership of our team.

• Working alongside a strong team to lead staff of all levels, from trainee to director
• Responsible for the success of the department, while managing client relationships, winning work and developing your team
• Work closely with your clients to understand their business needs and ensure they are provided with a personal and tailored service for both day to day compliance and advisory aspects by both you and the team you lead
• Manage your own portfolio
• Responsibility for delivering quality advice
• Pro-actively spotting and developing opportunities for the Group and collaborating with other departments as appropriate
• Responsible for people management and direction linked to people strategy and the overall strategy of team and Group
• Represent the business area through proactive involvement in Group wide meetings
• Responsibility for the full training cycle of client area in line with the strategic plan
• Look for continuous improvement within the team and across the Group
• Complete own chargeable time budget and monitoring the teams
• Monitor utilisation % budgeted and work towards delivering this

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyse complex business situations to identify key issues and priorities
• ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualified and will possess a senior level experience and the ability to manage a large portfolio of clients, whilst leading a team
• Confident communicator
• Experience working in an accountancy firm/ fee earning environment
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and take appropriate action

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK

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