Accounts Manager

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

CPD & development

On-site parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Woking for a hybrid and flexible role. You will manage a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients, handling bookkeeping, payroll, and statutory accounts with modern cloud accounting tools.

You will work in a collaborative team, build long‑term client relationships and benefit from flexible working arrangements and on‑site parking in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience and end‑to‑end payroll processing.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for owner‑managed businesses (FRS102/FRS105).
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK payroll legislation (SSP, SMP, SPP).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME/owner‑managed clients.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Run monthly payrolls and handle RTI filings.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns and provide client advisory.
• Onboard new clients to cloud accounting/payroll systems.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Statutory accounts

UK payroll legislation

Xero

CCH

Tools

Brightpay

Job description

Accounts Manager | Woking | Hybrid & Flexible Working
£43,000 - £48,000

Fletcher George are arranging interviews for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well‑established, privately owned firm in the Woking area of Surrey. Working within a collaborative team, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio to offer statutory accounts preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services to owner‑managed businesses across a range of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long‑term client relationships and is looking to join a friendly, forward‑thinking practice with genuine flexibility.

What is in it for you?

• Hybrid and flexible working – work in a way which suits you.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• On‑site parking.
• A friendly, supportive firm with an excellent culture and high levels of autonomy.

The Accounts Manager Role

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for selected clients, providing timely and accurate financial information.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and filing requirements.
• Manage bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio.
• Run monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients, including directors of owner‑managed businesses and their employees.
• Process starters, leavers, statutory payments, pension submissions and RTI filings accurately and on time.
• Ensure payrolls are fully compliant with current HMRC legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns, providing high‑quality support and advice to clients.
• Support clients using CCH, Brightpay and Xero.
• Onboard new clients, ensuring a smooth transition to cloud‑based accounting and payroll systems.

About You

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong bookkeeping experience together with end‑to‑end payroll processing.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for owner‑managed businesses FRS102 and FRS105.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK payroll legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP, P60s, P11Ds and Auto Enrolment.
• Experience using CCH, Payroll and Xero.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive, client‑focused approach with strong communication skills and the confidence to manage your own portfolio.

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Accounts Manager looking to join a modern, supportive practice in the Woking area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now and we aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey‑based financial recruiter welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and helping talented professionals find career opportunities in which they can thrive.