Accounts Team Leader

Rutherford Briant; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mid-tier firm in Surrey is seeking an Accounts Team Leader to oversee accounts preparation and support a team of accountants. The role demands strong management skills and an ACA or ACCA qualification, with benefits including private medical insurance and a vibrant social calendar. If you are ready to lead with impact in a diverse and engaging environment, apply now!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Social events

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with management accounting experience.
• Solid judgment on when to escalate issues.
• Experience in a recognized UK accounting practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts preparation and review financial statements.
• Guide and support junior team members.
• Monitor deadlines and manage team workloads.
• Prepare accounts when needed.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Management skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Accounts Team Leader, where you'll lead with impact, work with top clients, and be part of a culture that champions growth, collaboration, and progression. If you're a driven accounting professional ready to step up, this would be a great move.

Our client is a dynamic, Mid-Tier firm in Surrey. They work across a broad range of exciting sectors. From restaurants and property to household names in music, entertainment, and sport. Their diverse client base brings variety, challenge, and inspiration to everything they do.

Responsibilities:
As an Accounts Team Leader, you will…

• Oversee all aspects of accounts preparation, including reviewing financial statements and the work of both in-house and offshore team members
• Guide and support junior team members by providing clear feedback and updates to managers and directors
• Delegate tasks effectively, giving clear instructions and managing team workloads
• Monitor job schedules to ensure deadlines and targets are consistently met
• Handle client issues as they arise and assist team members with routine client matters
• Step in to prepare accounts when needed

Requirements:
As an Accounts Team Leader, you will need…

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Solid technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and risk understanding, with the judgment to know when to escalate complex issues
• Experience working with a recognised UK accounting practice
• Management Accounting experience

Benefits:
As an Accounts Team Leader, you will get…

• Private medical insurance coverage
• Group life insurance for added peace of mind
• A lively social calendar with regular events. From rooftop drinks and office breakfasts to outings at local venues

If you are a Qualified accountant, with experience of Management Accounting from within a recognised UK accounting firm - then apply now!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.