Location: Pembrokeshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications
Report To: Board
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as Partner Designate. This role is intended for individuals who are currently on, or working towards, a pathway to becoming a Partner. The successful candidates will play crucial role in driving the firm’s growth, managing client relationships, and leading teams of dedicated professionals. This position is part of our succession planning strategy and is essential for supporting our ambitious growth plans throughout Wales. This role involves taking on an existing client base with a phased handover from the current partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing strategic advice and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
- Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the firm’s growth and expansion.
- Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Financial Management: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, maintaining the firm’s reputation for integrity and professionalism.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic plan, aligning team goals with overall business objectives.
- Staff Development: Promote the professional growth of team members through ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship programs.
- Coaching and Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to staff, helping them achieve their career goals and develop their skills.
Company Culture
At Bevan Buckland LLP, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture is built on the following principles:
- Collaboration: We work together as a team, sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
- Professional Development: We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our staff, offering training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all our dealings.
- Client-Centric Approach: We prioritise our clients’ needs and strive to exceed their expectations with every interaction.
- Community Engagement: We are dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting local initiatives.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees’ well-being.
Qualifications
- Professional Certification: ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualification.
- Practising Certificate: ACCA or ACA candidates must hold a valid Practising Certificate.
- Responsible Individual Certification: ACCA or ACA candidates must be a certified Responsible Individual or be willing to undertake this.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in accountancy or business advisory, with a proven track record of success in a senior role.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Client Focus: Excellent client management skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional service.
- Business Acumen: Strong business development skills, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the firm’s reputation for integrity and professionalism.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, company pension scheme, electric vehicle scheme, family friendly policies and enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity, and annual leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Our Values
Quality
Quality drives our reputation
Being proud of our work
Personal responsibility
Exceeding expectations
Excellence
Enthusiasm
Integrity
Being accountable for your decisions, actions, and behaviours
Challenge yourself and others
Courage and authenticity
Consulting when uncertain
Professional standards (objectivity independence)
Honesty and candour in approach
Work Life Balance
Importance of teamwork to drive fairness in work life balance
Appreciation of long hours at peak times
Continuous communication
Honesty regarding capacity
Recruiting the right people
Respect the policies of the Firm (e.g., core hours)
Teamwork
Operational excellence
Compromise flexibility
Personal accountability
Innovation
Empathy/consideration for others
Working together to achieve a shared goal
Respect
Treat people the way you would like to be treated
Respect breeds a better working environment
Respecting the qualities of all the roles making up ‘our firm’
Respect and knowledge of our core policies
Gaining respect through your actions
Training and improvement of systems (avoid blame culture!)
Fairness
Sharing the work fairly (workload and learning opportunities)
Communication around deadlines
Appreciation of each other (Kudos)
Timely and constructive feedback
Being inclusive
Consistency of application
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV over to vacancies@bevanbuckland.co.uk
