Job Details: Associate Director - Audit & Accounts

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Vacancy Name: Associate Director - Audit & Accounts

Vacancy No: VN1542

Employment Type: Permanent

Duration: N/A

Location: Liverpool, 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