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Partner DesignateAre you a senior accounting professional ready to step up and make your mark at leadership level?We’re working with a leading UK Top 50 accountancy practice to recruit an ambitious

Partner Designate

for their Chelmsford office. Following an exciting period of growth through both acquisitions and organic expansion, this forward-thinking firm has united several like-minded practices under one brand – combining over 300 years of heritage with a modern, tech-enabled approach to accountancy, tax, and business advisory.This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to influence strategic direction, manage a high-value portfolio, and play a pivotal part in shaping the future of the practice.As Partner Designate, you’ll oversee a significant client portfolio, providing strategic financial, tax, and operational advice to a broad range of clients – from SMEs to larger, complex organisations.This is a client-facing, commercially focused leadership position that blends technical excellence with business development, people leadership, and operational strategy.Interested?Apply for this Partner Designate job in Chelmsford today!Role ResponsibilitiesLeading service delivery for complex or high-value clients, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently metActing as a strategic advisor, offering proactive guidance on financial, regulatory, and operational mattersDeveloping and maintaining long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional support and advisory servicesMentoring and developing senior managers and managers, ensuring strong engagement, performance, and succession planningOverseeing technical work, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102), tax legislation, and internal quality standardsContributing to business development through networking, client referrals, proposals, and tendersDriving operational efficiency and supporting firm-wide improvement initiativesManaging budgets, recovery rates, and commercial performance within your portfolioAbout the FirmThis is a dynamic, multi-office practice with a strong regional presence across the East and South East of England. Their breadth of expertise spans accountancy, audit, tax, corporate finance, digital solutions, payroll, and financial planning, enabling them to deliver a truly full-service offering.By combining local market knowledge with national reach, they provide tailored advice to help clients achieve their ambitions. The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and forward-looking – making this an excellent environment for a commercially minded senior leader to progress to full Partner level.Candidate RequirementsACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years of post-qualification experience in practiceProven experience managing a portfolio of clients with confidence and commercial awarenessStrong technical skills across accounts, tax and business advisoryA track record of leading teams and developing junior staffExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approachAmbition to progress to full partnership and contribute to the long-term growth of the firmEmployee BenefitsPermanent role, full time roleDeath in service coverProfessional membership supportPaycare – dental, optical, and professional therapies cover“Dress for your diary” approachSupportive, inclusive, and growth-focused cultureNot interested in this role?Try searching for other Partner Designate jobs here.Are you ready to become a leader at a top accounting firm?Apply now for the Partner Designate job in Chelmsford, or contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.About Public Practice Recruitment LtdPublic Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.Call

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