Vacancy Name Associate Director - Audit & Accounts
Vacancy No VN1542
Employment Type Permanent
Duration N/A
Location City Liverpool
Location Country United Kingdom
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.
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