Associate Director, Client Accounting (12m FTC)

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an exciting leadership role? Role Profile: Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Director to join their Client Accounting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC). They are seeking someone who will drive a positive culture which ensures engagement of all team members to deliver excellent client service, operational effectiveness and efficiencies. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the oversight of all internal/external accounts and tax returns within the business including: Provide close team and client management support to ensure an excellent quality of service, consistency and support the Business's organic growth objectives. Actively participate, lead and manage all aspects and activities relating to the development of the group. Meet or exceed key financial and non-financial targets, maximising revenues whilst retaining focus on cost efficiency. Pro-actively contribute to initiatives to improve processes to drive operational excellence. Act as the key point of client contact for allocated relationships, coordinating the team in respect of client deliverables, deadline management and the overall quality of all deliverables. Ensure that risk management processes are embedded in the culture, operations and systems used by all staff, driving and exemplifying adherence to agreed policies, procedures and applicable regulation. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, clients and other professional intermediaries and contacts to ensure that staff understand and can respond appropriately to developments as they arise. Act as a role model through effective positive leadership behaviours to engender an environment of teamwork and collaboration, across own function and across all jurisdictions, demonstrating drive, passion, positivity towards change, teamwork, and a clear focus and commitment in driving and achieving the Group's vision and strategic goals. Actively participate in Business Development processes and initiatives, as appropriate. Maintain a high level of competitor and industry awareness. Maintain existing and new client relationships and actively seek opportunities for growth. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations, service standards, company policies and procedures and agreed operational and control processes. Act as deputy to the Client Accounting Director at all board meetings with the potential to be added as an Alternate Director at some point. Provide accounting support to the Client Administration teams and arranging training sessions on relevant topics. Key Sills and Experience: Completed relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA. Previous experience within the fiduciary services industry. Ability to prioritise and multi-task. Able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Good analytical and numerical skills. Good written and oral communication skills. By joining their Isle of Man office you will benefit from their hybrid working policy, employee referral scheme and collaborative and supportive environment.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 15706.