Associate Director

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

About the Team Our Accounting Advisory Services team provides technical accounting support and practical financial reporting solutions to a broad range of clients across multiple industries.

We help organisations navigate complex accounting challenges, implement new accounting standards and achieve high-quality financial reporting outcomes under IFRS and UK GAAP. As an Associate Director, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex advisory engagements while contributing to the continued growth and development of the team. #LI-JH2 About the Role As an Associate Director within Accounting Advisory Services, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of technical accounting projects, supporting clients through complex transactions, changes in accounting standards and financial reporting challenges.

You'll work closely with Partners, Directors and clients, providing technical expertise, managing teams and helping develop new business opportunities. This role offers significant exposure to varied accounting issues and the opportunity to establish yourself as a trusted advisor to a broad client base.

We're seeking an experienced accounting professional who combines exceptional technical expertise with strong client relationship and leadership skills. You'll be passionate about solving complex accounting challenges, developing people and supporting the growth of a successful advisory practice.

Lead the delivery of complex accounting advisory engagements from proposal stage through to completion, ensuring excellent client outcomes and commercial success. Provide technical accounting advice on a wide range of client matters, including complex transactions, financial reporting issues and accounting framework implementation. Prepare and review high-quality technical accounting papers, reports and formal accounting opinions.

Build trusted relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering practical, tailored solutions. Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and contribute to business development activities across the Accounting Advisory Services team. Support clients through the implementation of new accounting standards and changes in financial reporting requirements.

Manage, coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Work closely with colleagues across Audit, Tax and Advisory to deliver integrated solutions for clients. Contribute to the team's profile through networking, technical publications and thought leadership activities. Demonstrate strong project management skills, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong technical expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and UK Company Law. Experience gained within a professional services environment in a technical accounting, financial reporting or accounting advisory role. A proven ability to analyse complex accounting matters and deliver practical, client-focused advice.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting formal technical accounting conclusions and recommendations. Strong research and analytical capabilities. Experience producing technical publications, guidance or thought leadership content. Experience building and managing client relationships, with a track record of delivering high-quality service and winning repeat work.

Strong commercial awareness, including managing engagement budgets and supporting fee negotiations. A collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to developing and mentoring others. The ability to think innovatively and deliver solutions tailored to individual client needs. At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values.

We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.

We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services.

In the UK, we're home to more than 3,400 professionals and 190 partners across 14 offices, all united by a shared purpose: shaping a better future. Whether you're starting your career or taking your next step, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, so you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, collaborate with talented people across our firm, and build relationships that help you grow. At Forvis Mazars, you'll belong to a local team, benefit from global opportunities, and make an impact for our clients, communities and each other. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

We recruit most of our opportunities on a rolling basis, so roles may close earlier than advertised if they receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As we've recently transitioned to a new application portal, there may occasionally be some unexpected issues.

While everything should run smoothly, if you experience any issues or something doesn't look quite right, please get in touch with our recruitment team and we'll be happy to help. We want to get to know the real you. Applications written in your own words help us understand your experiences, motivations and potential, so we'd encourage candidates not to rely on AI-generated answers.

At Forvis Mazars, we believe great careers start with great experiences. That's why we're committed to providing a transparent, respectful and people-centred recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive an outcome, regardless of the result.