Your new company
A privately owned and fast-growing professional services firm with an excellent reputation in the Business Advisory market. The firm advises an impressive portfolio of entrepreneurial UK clients alongside a growing international client base, and is known for strong technical capability, a collaborative culture and continued investment in people and technology.

Your new role
This newly created Director, Partner Designate role offers the opportunity to establish and lead a new Business Advisory Service, with a defined route into Partnership within 12-18 months.You will take ownership of client relationships, drive business development, build a team and work closely with the Managing Partner to shape the future of the firm. The role combines technical excellence, commercial leadership and strategic influence.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA or ACCA qualification (CTA / RI supported)
• Strong experience across statutory accounts, audit, tax and company secretarial work
• An existing client portfolio, with ambition to develop further
• Background from a mid-tier, independent or entrepreneurial firm
• A commercial, advisory-led mindset
• Leadership capability and cultural alignment

What you'll get in return

• £85,000 - £150,000+ salary
• Clear and realistic route to Partner / Equity Partner
• Hybrid working and international exposure
• High-quality clients and strong internal support
• A genuine opportunity to build something of your own

What you need to do now
If you are a Director considering Partnership, or a Senior Manager genuinely ready to step up, please apply for a confidential discussion.For regulatory and client-facing reasons, this role requires a candidate who is UK-qualified and already authorised to work in the UK. Sponsorship is regrettably not available.

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