Partner / Director Opportunities - Accountancy Practice

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Scotland is seeking a senior leader at Partner or Director level to drive growth strategies and service delivery. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven leadership experience, strong technical expertise in Audit, Tax, or Corporate Finance, and a collaborative mindset to shape future practices. This role offers a competitive package and significant autonomy in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive leadership package

Performance-related incentives

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accountancy is required.
• Proven experience in a leadership role at Director or Partner level.
• Strong technical skills in one or more of the specified disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across chosen service lines.
• Manage and grow a client portfolio.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical expertise in Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance

Commercial acumen

Mentoring and team development

Business development

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Location: Scotland (various locations)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

The Opportunity

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be working with a number of fast-growing and ambitious accountancy practices who are entering or expanding across the Scottish market. These firms are seeking to appoint senior leaders at Partner or Director level across key service lines including Audit, Tax, Business Advisory and Corporate Finance.

This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in shaping growth strategies, driving service delivery, and influencing the culture of practices that are entering an exciting phase of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across chosen service lines (Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance, or Advisory).

• Lead and grow a client portfolio, delivering high-quality technical and commercial solutions.

• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams.

• Play a central role in business development, practice growth, and market positioning.

• Collaborate with fellow leaders to shape firm-wide strategy, innovation, and future direction.

• Develop strong networks and act as a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses to larger corporates.

About You

• Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• Proven leadership experience at Director or Partner level (or a senior manager ready to step up).

• Strong technical expertise in one or more disciplines: Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance, or Business Advisory.

• Commercially astute with a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive growth and innovation.

• Inspirational leader who can motivate, mentor, and develop teams.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive leadership package with performance-related incentives.

• Opportunity to influence and shape the future direction of a growing practice.

• High degree of autonomy combined with the support of ambitious, like-minded peers.

• Clear progression pathways for ambitious individuals.

• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment with strong values at the core.

Next Step

If you are a Director or Partner seeking a fresh challenge where you can make a tangible impact on the growth of a progressive accountancy practice in Scotland, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to arrange a confidential discussion about current and upcoming leadership opportunities.