Senior Associate - Private Client

• Conduct of own caseload under line management of supervising partner
• Strong focus on business development to include networking, article writing, cross-departmental relationship building, developing referrer relationships
• Excellent financial management including time recording and billing to reach annual targets
• Participation in firm wide cohort and other events
• To provide a high quality service to all Russell-Cooke clients
• To develop and maintain good client relationship skills
• Receive requests for advice from current and potential clients and deciding on the most appropriate responses
• Establishing what needs to be done to solve a client’s problems
• Qualify into and maintain professional development in a professional body such as STEP, ATT or similar
• Support internal procedures and systems of Russell-Cooke including file and financial management
• Participate in team meetings
• Attend internal training and external training as and when required
• Read journals and attend courses as part of continuing professional development
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct while generating adequate practice income

• Degree level 2:1 and ideally commendation at LPC level
• Highly numerate, IT literate, with excellent working knowledge of Excel
• Evidence of interest in, and commitment to, the success of the firm
• Relevant experience within a professional services firm
• Understanding of and commitment to Russell-Cooke’s values and ethos
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation
• Highly organised with an ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
• Good interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
• Excellent attention to detail and a positive professional attitude
• Must be able to multitask and keep calm under pressure
• The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time to time
• STEP qualification or tax focused qualifications, such as ATT, will be strongly supported

Experience in one or more of the following areas: mental capacity, business succession or cross border work

• Competitive salaries and generous benefits
• Excellent opportunity to join a stimulating work environment
• Working alongside friendly and supportive colleagues
• Superb career development opportunities
• Agile working policy which includes working from home for up to 40% of working time each month