Associate Director - Accountant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Death in service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

EV scheme

Professional subscriptions

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Limited is seeking an Associate Director for a growing accountancy practice in the Milton Keynes area. The role focuses on shaping growth, delivering strategic tax and advisory solutions, and leading teams while nurturing relationships with business owners.

The ideal candidate will bring ACCA/CTA qualifications, 6+ years in UK practice, strong tax knowledge, and a track record in advisory and business development. Hybrid working and a competitive bonus scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• ACCA and/or CTA qualified with UK practice experience.
• 6+ years’ experience in accountancy or advisory roles in the UK.
• Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a significant portfolio of clients as trusted advisor.
• Provide corporate and personal tax advisory support.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand client relationships.
• Oversee WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets.
• Lead, mentor and develop managers and senior staff.
• Support strategic planning and firm-wide initiatives.
• Drive innovation and enhance client experience through technology.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Leadership

Tax advisory

Business development

Education

ACCA and/or CTA qualified

Tools

Tax software

Job description

My client, a growing and ambitious accountancy practice, is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director to join their leadership team (just under Managing Director) and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded advisor who enjoys building trusted relationships with business owners, leading teams and delivering strategic tax and advisory solutions.

The Role

• Managing and developing a significant portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor
• Providing corporate and personal tax advisory support
• Identifying new business opportunities and growing client relationships
• Managing WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets
• Leading, mentoring and developing managers and senior staff
• Supporting strategic planning, operational improvements and firm-wide initiatives
• Driving innovation and improving client experience through technology and new ways of working

The Ideal Candidate

• ACCA and/or CTA qualified
• 6+ years’ experience within UK accountancy practice
• Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge
• Proven advisory and business development experience
• Experience managing a client portfolio commercially
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams
• A commercially driven, entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to progress

Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare / BUPA Cash Plan
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy/salary sacrifice additional days)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Professional subscriptions
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm

Should you have any questions or wish to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.