Associate Director: Audit, Accounts & Tax Leadership

Ambition; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition recruits an Associate Director for Audit, Accounts & Tax in the UK. The role blends hands-on technical work with leading a team of accounting professionals and delivering high-quality year-end and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio.

You will drive quality, efficiency and development across the department, managing client relationships, and supporting business development activities within a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in year-end accounts preparation and advisory services.
• Strong team leadership and delegation skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication.
• Ability to analyse financial results and provide commercial interpretation.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of client accounts and directing the team on resolutions.
• Leading year-end accounts discussions and identifying expansion opportunities.
• Reviewing work-in-progress and ensuring proper billing and time recording.
• Contributing to proposals, fee quotes, and firm business development activities.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Business development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA

Job description

Ambition recruits an Associate Director for Audit, Accounts & Tax in the UK. The role blends hands-on technical work with leading a team of accounting professionals and delivering high-quality year-end and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio.

You will drive quality, efficiency and development across the department, managing client relationships, and supporting business development activities within a well-established practice.