ABAS Partner

Shape Advisory. Grow Clients. Build Teams.

We’re looking for an ABAS Partner to support a high-performing accounts and business advisory team, combining technical excellence with commercial leadership and strong client relationships.

This is a senior leadership role for a proven work-winner who enjoys building teams, delivering advisory-led services, and shaping the future direction of the department.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the ABAS team, from trainee through to Director level
• Take responsibility for the success and growth of the department, including work-winning and client retention
• Manage a personal portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services
• Build trusted, long-term client relationships through a tailored and commercial approach
• Drive advisory-led conversations and identify opportunities across the wider Group
• Support, develop, and help mentor the team, aligning people strategy with departmental and firm-wide objectives
• Represent the service line in Group-wide forums and collaborate closely with other departments
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across the team and wider business
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualified, with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong accounts and business advisory background, operating at Director or senior leadership level, or already at Partner
• A proven work-winner with the ambition and capability to step into a Partner role
• Experience leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams
• Commercial mindset with the ability to analyse complex business situations and prioritise effectively
• Confident communicator with sound judgement and decision-making capability
  
  

Culture & Partnership at Azets

• Partner Influence: A visible leadership role with genuine input into strategy and direction.

Advisory Focus: Opportunity to shape higher-value advisory services.

Autonomy & Trust: Freedom to manage your portfolio in your own way.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside Partners across the Group in a low-hierarchy culture.

Our Benefits

Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.

Family, Leave & Support

Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave; Fertility treatment support; Birthday day off; Holiday buy/sell; Flexible working policy.

Health & Wellbeing

EAP, 24/7 GP Access, Private Medical, Dental, Health Assessments, Cash Plans, Life Assurance, YuLife for challenges & rewards.

Lifestyle & Flexibility

Hybrid working, EV scheme, tech & home purchase options, travel insurance, employee discounts platform, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.

Career Progression

Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.

FlexHub: Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.

At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.

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At Azets, our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities, in a sustainable way.

4000+ Colleagues

A people-powered business across the UK.

70 Locations

Locally embedded with national strength.

Top 10 UK Firm

Recognised as a leading accountancy firm.

80,000+ Clients

With a local touch in every community.

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