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Bethan Kirby

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My professional background

After completing her A-levels in Business, Economics and Geography, Bethan spent a year travelling before moving straight into the world of work. Recruitment appealed to her interest in people and the ability to make a measurable impact – for candidates, clients and her own career.

She chose Distinct for its flexibility and supportive culture, quickly progressing through the 12-week training program and placing her first candidate within two months. Bethan soon found her niche in the public accounting team, partnering with CPAs and EAs across Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Today, she takes pride in helping professionals step into roles that genuinely improve their work-life balance, while supporting firms in building stronger, more engaged teams.

Get to know Bethan

Bethan’s recruitment style is rooted in consistency and a clear, process-driven method. She works closely with tax and audit professionals to understand their goals, then matches them with firms that fit their values and aspirations.

Known for building long-term relationships, Bethan is a trusted partner to both candidates and hiring teams. Her focus is simple: mutual success – supporting meaningful career progression while helping firms secure talent that lasts.

Bethan understands that changing jobs is a significant step. Her aim is to make the process feel straightforward and supportive, keeping candidates informed and prepared at every stage.

A standout moment in her career came when she helped a candidate who had unexpectedly lost their job. Within a week of their first conversation, she secured them a permanent position that aligned perfectly with their goals. It’s this mix of empathy, pace and commitment that sets her approach – and Distinct’s – apart.

Outside of recruitment, Bethan’s love of travel continues to shape her interests. After a year exploring Southeast Asia and living in Australia, she’s pursued new experiences – from teaching in Tanzania to relaxing breaks in Turkey. When she’s home, she enjoys Pilates and spending time with friends and family.

Bethan's active jobs

$100,000 - $125,000

Assurance Senior

Assurance Senior | Macomb, MI | Hybrid | Mid-Sized CPA Firm Most audit roles are efficient at one thing: draining your energy while telling you it is “good...

$130,000 - $180,000

Tax Manager/ Senior Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Hybrid Some firms talk about work life balance. This one has actually built it into how they operate. Two things worth...

$130,000 - $170,000

Tax Manager/ Senior Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | CPA Firm If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers both challenge and balance....

$80,000 - $100,000

Tax Associate

Tax Associate | Dublin, Ohio | Hybrid Are you getting to the end of busy season, just to realise there were an awful lot of false promises? You’ve...

$60,000 - $90,000

Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate / Senior Associate | Horsham, PA (Hybrid) Are you an accountant (CPA or working toward it) who’s ready to do more than just transactional work? If...

$120,000 - $160,000

Tax Senior/ Manager

There are a million Tax Manager jobs out there — so why would you look at this one? Simple: it’s one of those rare firms that actually does...

$100,000 - $125,000

Tax Preparer

Audit Manager | Canton, Ohio | Hybrid Feeling stuck at your current firm with no clear path to Director? You are not alone. Many accountants spend years grinding...

$85,000 - $100,000

Tax Preparer

Audit Senior | Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid Here is a thought. If your current busy season feels like trench warfare rather than accounting, maybe it is time to...

$80,000 - $100,000

Tax Preparer

Senior Tax Associate | Cleveland, Ohio | Hybrid (3 in office, 2 from home) Think about it. Most tax professionals spend their careers doing good work that only...

$70,000 - $90,000

Tax Preparer

Tax Preparer | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Hybrid Working Most firms will tell you about their “great culture” and “competitive pay.” That’s a bit like a restaurant saying it...

$130,000 - $160,000

Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager | Horsham, Pennsylvania | Hybrid: 3 Days Office, 2 Days Home Imagine an accounting role where the perks actually make a difference in your life,...

$120,000 - $160,000

Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Full-Time In Office Most accountants switch jobs for the same reason people change banks: not because the current option...

$85,000 - $100,000

Audit Senior

Audit Senior | Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid Here is a thought. If your current busy season feels like trench warfare rather than accounting, maybe it is time to...

$130,000 - $150,000

Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid Here’s a thought: if you can’t remember the last time you actually looked forward to summer, you might be in the...

$200,000+

Tax Partner

Tax Partner | Hybrid | Detroit, Michigan Here’s one that doesn’t come up every day. This firm’s got the national presence, the complex M&A work, and the PE...

$70,000 - $100,000

Tax Associate

Tax Associate | Columbus, Ohio | Hybrid Busy season without burning out? Summer Fridays that actually exist? Yep, that’s here. Join a firm growing 12% a year where...

$120,000 - $150,000

Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax Associate | CPA | Hybrid | Cleveland, Ohio Tired of firms that expect you to work 60-hour weeks and just “take one for the team”? This...

$150,000 - $180,000

Senior Tax Manager

Be honest — how’s it really going at your firm? Let me guess: endless hours, “supportive” culture that feels more like pressure, and work–life balance that exists only...

$190,000+

Tax Director

Tax Director | CPA | Maple Shade, NJ | Hybrid The strange thing about public accounting is how it convinces you that exhaustion is proof of value. Long...

$190,000+

Tax Director

Tax Director | CPA | Maple Shade, NJ | Hybrid The strange thing about public accounting is how it convinces you that exhaustion is proof of value. Long...

$100,000 - $120,000

Tax Manager

Tax Manager – Cincinnati (Hybrid) Tired of the same old busy season grind? Imagine working for a boutique public accounting firm where busy season hours average 50-55 and...

$70,000 - $90,000

Tax Supervisor

Tax Supervisor | Cleveland, Ohio | $70k–$90k | 3 days in office, 2 from home Most firms talk about “opportunity.” This one actually hands it to you. The...

$120,000 - $150,000

Tax Associate

Tax Associate | Columbus, Ohio | Hybrid Busy season without burning out? Summer Fridays that actually exist? Yep, that’s here. Join a firm growing 12% a year where...

$120,000 - $150,000

Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant | Detroit, Michigan | Hybrid, 2–3 days in office Any hours over 40 in busy season? Your choice. Get paid or take extra PTO. Work...

$110,000 - $130,000

Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Harrisburg, PA | Hybrid (3 in office, 2 from home) “In most firms, tax season is punishment. Here, it’s profitable.” Every extra hour you work...

$120,000 - $160,000

Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Full-time in office Most accountants move jobs for the same reason people change banks: not because they hate the...

$80,000 - $110,000

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Plymouth, Michigan | Full-time in office Most accountants spend their careers punching numbers. Here, you will spend your career making an impact. You will work...

$80,000 - $100,000

Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax Associate | Cleveland, Ohio | Hybrid (3 in office, 2 from home) Think about it. Most tax professionals spend their careers doing good work that only...

$110,000 - $140,000

Senior Tax Accountant

Most accounting job ads sound as if they were written by people who have never met an accountant. They promise “competitive salaries” and “dynamic environments” and you can...

$110,000 - $130,000

Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Horsham, Pennsylvania $110,000 – $130,000 Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home Most job ads try to impress you with clichés about “fast-paced...

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