Associate Director

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Death in Service

Subscriptions paid

EV scheme

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Associate Director to manage a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients across accounts, tax and advisory matters. You will lead client relationships, delivering proactive business advice and identifying opportunities to grow recurring fee income.

You will oversee portfolio performance, including WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets, while mentoring managers and supporting growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of SME/owner‑managed clients in an accountancy practice.
• Proven ability to win and grow recurring advisory work.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication to senior client stakeholders.
• Passion for technology, innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients across accounts, tax and advisory matters.
• Lead client relationships and deliver proactive business advice while growing recurring fee income.
• Oversee WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets within the portfolio.
• Support business development through networking, referrals and cross‑selling.
• Mentor and develop managers and teams and contribute to strategic direction.

Skills

Portfolio management

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Tech & innovation

People management

Education

ACCA

CTA

Job description

A growing independent accountancy and business advisory practice with over 25 professionals, supporting SMEs and owner‑managed businesses across accounts, tax and advisory services. The firm offers a collaborative culture, invests in innovation and technology, and provides genuine opportunities for progression into senior leadership.

Role Overview – Associate Director

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients, acting as their trusted advisor across accounts, tax and commercial matters.
• Lead client relationships, delivering proactive business advice while identifying opportunities to grow recurring fee income.
• Oversee portfolio performance including WIP, recoverability, billing, debtors and fee budgets.
• Support business development through networking, referrals, cross‑selling and winning new work.
• Lead, mentor and develop managers and team members while contributing to the firm’s continued growth and strategic direction.

Role Requirements – Associate Director

• ACCA and/or CTA qualified.
• 8‑10 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts, corporate and personal tax.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and delivering business advisory services.
• Commercially minded with a track record of developing client relationships and generating new business.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Passion for innovation, technology and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits – Associate Director

• £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexitime.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Private health insurance, BUPA Cash Plan and Death in Service.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Clear progression pathway to Director level.