Accounts Associate Director — Hybrid, Clear Progression

Austin Rose Associates Limited; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 firm in Essex is looking for an experienced Accounts Associate Director to lead service delivery for complex clients and provide strategic business advice. Successful candidates will have ACA or ACCA qualifications, solid experience in account management, and a proven ability to develop a team. This position offers 28 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and a clear progression pathway within the firm.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Over 4 years post-qualified experience in account management.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of clients.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery for high-value client portfolios.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic and commercial advice.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients through regular contact.
• Monitor billing and recovery rates across the portfolio.
• Support Directors on strategic initiatives.
• Drive operational efficiency and project outcomes.
• Guide junior team members' development.
• Conduct performance appraisals and feedback sessions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic advisory

Team development

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Job description

A top 50 firm in Essex is looking for an experienced Accounts Associate Director to lead service delivery for complex clients and provide strategic business advice. Successful candidates will have ACA or ACCA qualifications, solid experience in account management, and a proven ability to develop a team. This position offers 28 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and a clear progression pathway within the firm.