Associate Director - General PracticeLocation: IpswichFull-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive, depending on experienceOur client is seeking an experienced Associate Director to take a senior leadership role within their General Practice team in Ipswich.This is a senior, client-facing role focused on owner-managed businesses, combining portfolio leadership, technical oversight and advisory input. While the role is not primarily audit-led, experience and confidence in audit work and audit clients is desirable.You will act as a trusted adviser to business owners and directors, while playing a key part in managing workflow, maintaining technical standards and supporting the development of the wider team.The RoleYou will oversee a substantial portfolio of mainly owner-managed and family-run businesses, alongside supporting Directors with more complex or higher-risk assignments.This is a senior position with responsibility not only for client service but also for team leadership, file quality, workflow and contributing to the direction and growth of the Ipswich office.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Portfolio Leadership:Managing a significant portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole tradersActing as a main point of contact and trusted adviser to business owners and directorsBuilding strong, long-term client relationships across compliance and advisory mattersLeading annual accounts meetings and wider business discussionsIdentifying opportunities to provide additional servic