Associate Director - Audit & Accounts

Xeinadin Group Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Associate Director to drive growth and manage client engagements. You will lead a high-performing team and ensure exceptional service delivery while navigating complex challenges for clients. The ideal candidate will hold ACA/ACCA qualifications and possess strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and a client-focused mindset. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex client portfolios with significant revenue potential.
• Proven track record in managing and growing a client portfolio.
• Experienced leader with the ability to inspire and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a portfolio of audit and accounts clients.
• Provide expert advice and commercially focused solutions.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking.
• Contribute to strategic business planning for growth.
• Oversee workflow planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in audit and accounts

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

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Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading 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's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Associate Director to join our Liverpool office. This senior leadership role will focus on driving business growth, leading client engagements, and developing a high-performing team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our audit and accounts services while helping clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Provide expert advice and commercially focused solutions to clients.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and promotion of Xeinadin’s services.
• Contribute to strategic business planning, with a focus on revenue and profit growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, aligning them with Xeinadin’s values and standards.
• Oversee workflow planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, ethical, and professional standards.
• Continuously review and improve internal processes and practices to raise efficiency and quality.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, networking events, and industry forums.

Key Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience managing complex client portfolios with significant revenue potential (desirable).
• Strong technical expertise in audit and accounts within practice.
• Proven track record in managing and growing a client portfolio.
• Experienced leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage a team.

Additional Requirements

• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive