Newly Qualified Accountant

Newly Qualified Accountant – Guildford, Surrey
£50,000 – £53,000 + Suite of Benefits | Hybrid Working | ACA / ACCA Qualified

Are you newly qualified and looking for the next step in your career within a modern and highly regarded Surrey-based accountancy practice?

This Newly Qualified Accountant opportunity offers the chance to join a firm continuing with its growth journey, where you will enjoy a broad and interesting client exposure, increasing autonomy and genuine involvement in some advisory-focused work alongside exposure to some technically complex clients and projects.

The role would suit an ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant currently working within Practice, looking for a strong next career step within a modern firm, providing increasing client exposure, responsibility and in turn progression opportunities.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £53,000, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working environment
• Modern systems and technology
• Strong progression opportunities
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Varied and interesting client base
• Excellent overall suite of benefits

The Firm

This highly respected accountancy and advisory firm supports an impressive and varied client base ranging from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses and start-ups through to high-net-worth individuals and internationally connected companies.

The firm combines a professional and supportive culture with modern systems, flexible working and a strong emphasis on career development. You will work closely with experienced senior leadership who are committed to developing and mentoring newly qualified professionals.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and progressive role offering exposure across accounts, client management and advisory projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a broad range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under UK GAAP / FRS102
• Reviewing management accounts and VAT Returns
• Supporting the wider business with various projects
• Supporting entrepreneurial and start-up businesses
• Working with cloud accounting systems, including Xero and the latest tech
• Liaising directly with clients and building long-term relationships
• Supporting senior leadership on advisory and project-based assignments
• Assisting with systems implementations and process improvements
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Providing practical business advice to clients on a wide range of matters

About You

• ACA or ACCA Qualified
• Currently working within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong financial statements; quarterly and monthly management accounts 
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software, including Xero
• Confident in communicating directly with clients
• Looking for greater autonomy, responsibility and progression
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Motivated to continue developing professionally within a supportive environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Accountant looking to take an important next step within a highly regarded Surrey-based firm offering genuine long-term career development.

Location - Based in the Guildford area, the office is commutable from Woking, Farnham, Godalming, Leatherhead, Epsom and surrounding Surrey locations.

Next steps – please apply to this Newly Qualified Accountant in Guildford position and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive. 

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

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