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Posted 02 August, 2026

Associate Director - Accountant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Milton Keynes, ENG, GB Full Time

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.

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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.

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The Role:

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• Managing and developing a significant portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor

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• Providing corporate and personal tax advisory support

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• Identifying new business opportunities and growing client relationships

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• Managing WIP, recoverability, billing and fee budgets

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• Leading, mentoring and developing managers and senior staff

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• Supporting strategic planning, operational improvements and firm-wide initiatives

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• Driving innovation and improving client experience through technology and new ways of working

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The Ideal Candidate:

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• ACCA and/or CTA qualified

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• 6+ years’ experience within UK accountancy practice

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• Strong corporate and personal tax knowledge

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• Proven advisory and business development experience

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• Experience managing a client portfolio commercially

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• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams

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• A commercially driven, entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to progress

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Benefits include:

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• Hybrid working and flexible hours

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• Annual bonus scheme

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• Private healthcare / BUPA Cash Plan

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• Enhanced pension contribution

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• Death in service cover

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• Employee Assistance Programme

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• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy/salary sacrifice additional days)

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• Electric vehicle scheme

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• Professional subscriptions

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• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm

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

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Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.