Accounts Associate Director

  • Austin Rose
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Accounts Associate Director - Top 10 Firm - London

Are you an Accounts Senior Manager or Manager, looking to step up to Associate Director at one of the UK's leading accountancy firms Do you want to work on a complex, tailored portfolio of clients, whilst actively participating in business development Do you want to mentor and develop junior colleagues

Our client is a Top 10 practice with award-winning progression pathways, a diverse client base and inclusive culture. With 5,000 staff operating from over 30 UK based offices, they have a global reach, offering their staff overseas secondment opportunities and exposure to an international client base.

Accounts Associate Director responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for a portfolio of complex and diverse clients, tailored around your skills and interests
  • Participate in business development, working closely alongside the Partners
  • Managing the financial element of projects, including budgeting, billing & debt recovery, and cost management
  • 60% Chargeable Work, 40% Business Development
  • Managing a team from junior to Manager level

As an Accounts Associate Director you will be/have:

  • ACA or ACCA Qualified
  • Over 4 years' post-qualified experience with strong exposure to financial reporting advisory assignments
  • Experienced in working with large and complex clients
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team of staff
  • IFRS experience, desirable

In return, as an Accounts Associate Director, you will receive:

  • paid overtime
  • 27 days holiday
  • hybrid working (50% working from home)
  • family-friendly benefits
  • private medical

If you are looking for Accounting & Financial Reporting Associate Director roles in London, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists