TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency is supporting a successful and rapidly growing accountancy practice based in Dartford who are looking to recruit an Associate Director. This is a newly created role, designed to support the business’ continued expansion and future ambitions, with the firm targeting Top 100 status over the coming years.

Reporting to the Partners, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the office, ensuring excellent client service, developing the team, and driving performance across people, operations, and financial outcomes. Acting as the leadership link between the Partners and the wider team, you’ll bring clarity, alignment and momentum, as well as play a pivotal part in shaping how the firm’s strategy is delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 15+ to deliver high standards of work and client service.
  
• Take ownership of office financial outcomes, including growth, profit, and margin.
  
• Convert warm leads and referrals into lasting client relationships.
  
• Oversee operational performance, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a great client experience.
  
• Deliver change and improvement projects with clear plans and measurable impact.
  
• Report monthly to Directors on performance, risks and opportunities.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
  
• 10+ years’ experience within practice and/or industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 15+.
  
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to drive financial results.
  
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
  
• Someone who inspires, challenges and empowers their team.
  

• Very competitive salary, based on experience  
  
• Profit share linked to office performance
  
• Company car (via salary sacrifice)
  
• Flexible start and finish times
  
• 28 days holiday plus pension
  
• Modern offices with free parking
  
• Hybrid working (1–2 days per week)
  
• Quarterly strategy away days and team lunches
  
• Tailored development plan to support your leadership growth
  
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm at a key stage of growth, where you’ll have the chance to shape the future of the office and play a major part in the firm’s success story.