Accounts Director in Harlow)

Austin Rose Associates Limited; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Director in Essex to lead service delivery for high-value clients and provide strategic advice. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with over 6 years of experience, adept at managing diverse client portfolios and fostering strong client relationships. The role offers a clear progression pathway and flexible hybrid working arrangements with 28 days annual leave and bank holidays.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Over 6 years' post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of accounts clients.
• Demonstrated success in winning business or willingness to do so.

Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery for high-value or complex clients.
• Act as trusted advisor, providing strategic advice.
• Maintain strong client relationships through communication.
• Monitor WIP, billing, and recovery rates.
• Support Directors on strategic initiatives.
• Drive service line project outcomes.
• Guide junior team members and conduct appraisals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic advice

Business development

Team leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Job description

Accounts Director – Essex – Top 50 Firm

Are you an Accounts Senior Manager or Associate Director looking for a step up and to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking Top 50 firm that has a clear pathway to Partner?

Our client is a fast-growing Top 50 firm with offices located across Essex. With a passion for providing commercial business advice in a down-to‑earth manner, the firm is heavily investing in modernisation of their systems and expansion of service lines to support their exciting growth plans. They seek individuals who can build strong relationships with their clients as they believe this is imperative for the growth of the firm and the development of their future Partners. If you wish to progress your career and add value to your clients, then this is a great firm to work for.

Accounts Director responsibilities include:

• Leading in service delivery for a portfolio of high‑value or technically complex clients
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic, commercially sound advice and proactively identifying opportunities to add value
• Maintaining strong client relationships through regular contact, effective communication, and a deep understanding of client needs
• Monitoring WIP, billing, and recovery rates across your portfolio
• Supporting Directors and Service Line Leaders (SLLs) on strategic initiatives and internal planning projects
• Taking ownership of service line projects, driving outcomes that support operational efficiency, quality, or growth
• Providing ongoing guidance and structured development opportunities to junior team members, particularly Managers and Senior Managers
• Conducting or supporting performance appraisals, 1:1s, and feedback processes to drive individual and team growth

As an Accounts Director, you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA Qualified
• Have over 6 years' post‑qualified experience
• Be experienced in managing a large portfolio of accounts clients
• Demonstrate success in winning business or a willingness to do so

In return, as an Accounts Director, you will receive:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Clear progression pathway

If you are seeking Accounts Director jobs in Essex, contact Austin Rose, the Public Practice Recruitment Specialists.