Associate Director

Associate Director

iMultiply is working with an established, independent accountancy practice that supports a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed and entrepreneurial businesses across Scotland. With continued growth and investment in technology, the firm blends a highly personalised service with the standards and capability typically associated with larger practices.

The Opportunity

The Firm is looking to appoint an Associate Director to add a new senior layer within the firm. This is a pivotal leadership role, sitting between the Partner and the wider team, with significant autonomy and influence over client service, operational delivery and the ongoing development of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a client portfolio, delivering high‑quality accounts, advisory and client‑relationship management
• Lead and support the team day‑to‑day, ensuring strong workflow management, mentoring and development
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, providing insight, challenge and commercially focused advice
• Review accounts prepared under FRS 102 and FRS 105, ensuring technical accuracy and quality - Review of audit files (dependent on audit experience - not essential)
• Work closely with the Partner to develop and enhance service lines, internal processes and overall practice performance
• Build and nurture referral networks and contribute to business development activity, including identifying opportunities for new work
• Play a central role in the leadership and direction of the practice, contributing to strategic planning and operational improvement

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within an independent or mid‑tier firm (a Practicing Certificate would be advantageous but willingness and commitment to obtaining one is equally as good)
• Strong technical grounding with confidence reviewing complex accounts, including FRS 105
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage workflows and build trusted client relationships
• Commercially minded, comfortable developing networks and contributing to the growth of the practice
• Motivated by autonomy, progression and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing firm

What’s on Offer

​​​​• A senior leadership role with genuine influence
• Clear progression pathway towards Director
• A modern, supportive environment with a strong emphasis on technology and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to help shape the next phase of the firm’s growth

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity.

Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.