Assistant Accountant

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Leatherhead is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant. This role offers an opportunity for career growth, providing study support and the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio. You'll engage in various accounting tasks, including preparation of management and statutory accounts, alongside handling VAT returns, all within a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Full study support

Private health insurance

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Fantastic career growth prospects

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or working toward a recognized accountancy qualification.
• Solid grounding in managing a client portfolio and preparing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for UK and international clients.
• Handle multi-currency accounting and file VAT returns.
• Provide hands-on accounting support to clients.

Skills

Client Portfolio Management

Management Accounts Preparation

Statutory Accounts Preparation

VAT Returns Completion

Clear Communication

Education

AAT, ACA or ACCA Part-Qualified

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Leatherhead, £31,000–£41,000 + Study Support + Benefits

Are you a sharp, ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to level up your career? Our client, a highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors, is on the lookout for a tech-savvy Accountant to join their friendly team in Leatherhead.

Whether you're AAT, ACA or ACCA Part-Qualified, there's room to grow here, and study support is available to help you complete your studies.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a practice background. You’ll be working with a mix of UK and international clients on a variety of exciting tasks, including:

• Preparing management accounts (UK and multinational entities)
• Producing annual accounts for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships & sole traders
• Handling multi-currency accounting for overseas clients
• Filing quarterly VAT returns
• Offering hands-on accounting support to clients

What We’re Looking For

You're either part-qualified or working toward a recognised accountancy qualification, with a solid grounding in:

• Managing a client portfolio
• Preparing management & statutory accounts
• Completing quarterly VAT returns
• Communicating clearly and professionally

What’s In It For You

• Salary: £31,000–£41,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)
• Full study support (if needed)
• Private health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working
• Fantastic career growth prospects

Location

The role offers a degree of hybrid working and includes some office-based time in Leatherhead.This is commutable from Redhill, Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Horsham and surrounding areas.

Next steps – please apply to this Assistant Accountant role, and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey-based 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.

Referrals are welcome - you can receive up to £500 of Amazon or John Lewis vouchers when we successfully place your referral, just make sure they mention you when they register. The full details of Fletcher George’s referral scheme is on our website.