OverviewJoin to apply for the Accountancy Director role at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants4 days ago • Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a strategically minded individual to join our expanding Accountancy team. We are recruiting at Director level, so we are keen to hear from ambitious candidates ready for that challenge and who are looking to make a positive impact within a rapidly expanding firm in a new office location. Working closely with the head of this service line and our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a significant role in the development of our Business Advisory and Accountancy service line in our Birmingham office. Joining as a senior member of a large team, you will be expected to promote best practice to deliver proactive relationship led advisory services to our corporate clients. You will need to be highly commercial in your approach and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of developing new business opportunities through the leveraging of your network. Working closely with our Partners, you will look to contribute to the continued growth of the client base and to the overall client service delivery and experience.Day To Day ResponsibilitiesBuilding strong relationships with our owner-managed business clients and ensuring that we continue to offer a quality trusted advisor serviceMonitoring developments in the accounting marketplace to help retain competitiveness and efficiency of service provisionPlaying a pivotal role in Business Development activities and looking to build/retain a good network of local contacts to aid service line growthWorking alongside our existing SMT to develop and grow our Birmingham office – this will include recruiting team members, coaching our people so that they can reach their potential and succession planningWorking with our head of service line and other Partners to formulate and deliver our firmwide accounting and advisory services strategyAbout YouTo be considered for the role, you will need to be/have:ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience of working within a business services environmentA strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the local business communityGood current knowledge of developments in the market with particular reference to cloud-based systems and outsourcing opportunitiesAn excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can influence at all levelsA strong People Manager who enjoys building and developing a teamKeen to contribute to the overall success of Bishop FlemingWhy Bishop Fleming?Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. Currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors. Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries. With 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs.If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!Competitive salaryHybrid workingA contributory Pension schemeLife assuranceSimply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling servicesYulife employee wellbeing appSocial events with active social committees that plan internal and external eventsNumerous opportunities for developmentPlease contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work. We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That\'s why we\'re committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level. As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment processApply now #J-18808-Ljbffr