Accounts Associate Director

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Chelmsford is seeking a qualified leader to oversee service delivery for high-value clients. You will provide strategic insights, manage team performance, and ensure high-quality outputs in line with UK GAAP. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in UK accountancy practice and holds ACA or ACCA qualifications. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Career Progression – training and qualifications

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Expert-level understanding of UK GAAP.
• Experience managing multiple teams and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery for complex or high-value clients.
• Deliver strategic insights to clients regarding financial operations.
• Support senior team members' growth to ensure succession.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic insight delivery

Performance management

UK GAAP expertise

Accountancy practice experience

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take your next step in your leadership journey?

The client is a leading firm within Chelmsford, who are looking to grow their accounts team. They are a passionate firm trying to create a positive impact on their clients. They typically work with medium size businesses and SME clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery for complex or high-value clients
• Deliver strategic insights to clients, guide them on financial, compliance and business operations
• Oversee and support the growth of senior team members, ensuring high performance, strong engagement, and a clear path for succession
• Lead ongoing performance reviews, setting expectations and delivering focused feedback to support growth
• Ensure high-quality accounting outputs through review and sign-off, in line with UK GAAP, tax legislation, and internal standards

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent (full qualification)
• 5-7 years’ experience in UK accountancy practise
• Expert-level understanding of UK GAAP
• Experience of managing multiple teams and reports across different levels

Benefits

• Career Progression – training and qualifications
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Are you looking for your next step to grow your career? If so, apply here now.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.