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Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager - Independent accounting firm
Weybridge, Surrey (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £65,000
 
We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established accountancy practice with strong presence across Surrey. They offer genuine flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, and clear long‑term development opportunities.
 
The firm now seeks an experienced Senior Accountant looking to take a step up or an existing Accounts/Client Manager to take a pivotal position at the firm. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants variety, client ownership, and the ability to develop their role —whether that's technical progression, leadership, or expanding into specialist service lines.
 
About the Role
 
You will manage a diverse portfolio of SME and larger clients, acting as a key point of contact while overseeing a mixture of compliance and advisory work. The role provides autonomy, responsibility, and scope to become more involved in areas that interest you. Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients and maintain strong working relationships
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, to include more complex cases
• Supervising and reviewing work produced by junior team members across the department
• Providing clear and proactive advice to clients on technical and commercial matters
• Preparing or reviewing management accounts and corporation tax returns
• Supporting the development of junior staff, including mentoring and on‑the‑job training

About You

• Ideally ACA/ACCA fully qualified with at least 5+ years' experience working in a UK based practice environment as either a Senior or Manager
• Solid understanding of year end statutory accounts, VAT, and taxation fundamentals
• Ability to review work effectively and support junior team members
• Confidence communicating with clients and building long-term relationships
• A collaborative approach and keen eye for detail

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexi-hours working arrangements
• A supportive, people-focused team culture
• Exposure to a wide mix of work and clients
• Opportunities for career progression and specialisation

An exceptional opportunity to join this highly regarded Surrey based firm where opportunities to progress to partner status are visible and achievable.
 
Apply now to join a highly regarded Surrey based firm where your development, autonomy, and career ambitions are genuinely supported.

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