Associate Director – Accountant

Company: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
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Location: Milton Keynes
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.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026