Audit and Accounts Director

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral scheme (£500 vouchers for ref

Job summary

Fletcher George Recruitment is supporting a growing firm of Chartered Accountants in Surrey with the appointment of an Audit and Accounts Director as part of its succession planning.

This leadership role offers a defined route to Partnership and the opportunity to progress to RI status, with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and a broad portfolio of audit, accounts and advisory work across Surrey and the South East.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice across audit and accounts.
• Ambition to progress to Partnership and RI status.
• Commercial, relationship-led approach to client work.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments and oversee delivery across a diverse client portfolio.
• Support statutory accounts review under UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Build long-term client relationships and work with Partners on growth strategies.
• Support business development across Surrey and the South East.
• Mentor ACA/ACCA trainees and progress towards RI status.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Client service

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit and Accounts Director | Leatherhead area | Surrey | Partner Designate
Defined Route to Partnership | RI Pathway | Hybrid Working

Fletcher George Recruitment is supporting a growing firm of Chartered Accountants in Surrey with the appointment of an Audit and Accounts Director as part of its succession planning.

This is a leadership opportunity offering a clear and structured route to Partnership. Roles at this level within independent firms are selective, particularly where there is genuine scope to progress to Partner and achieve Responsible Individual (RI) status.

The Opportunity

This role has been created to support the firm’s continued growth across audit and advisory services. You will work closely with the Partners, taking on responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients while contributing to the future direction of the firm.

The position offers flexibility to shape the role around your strengths, whether your background is more audit-led or broader across accounts and advisory.

The Role – Audit and Accounts Director

As an Audit and Accounts Director based in Surrey, you will take on a key leadership role within the firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading audit assignments and overseeing delivery across a diverse client portfolio
• Supporting statutory accounts review under UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships
• Working closely with Partners on strategy, growth and succession planning
• Supporting business development activity across Surrey and the South East
• Mentoring and developing team members within an ACA / ACCA training environment
• Progressing towards Responsible Individual (RI) status and Practising Certificate

About You

We are keen to speak with individuals who bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice across audit and accounts
• Experience operating at Senior Manager or Director level
• The ambition to progress to Partnership
• Interest in achieving RI status and a Practising Certificate
• A commercial and relationship-led approach to client work

Why This Role

• Defined and credible route to Partnership
• Opportunity to achieve RI status
• Flexible, evolving role aligned to your strengths
• Exposure to a broad and varied client base
• Salary band of £90,000 - £110,000 has been set by Fletcher George as a guide

The role is based in Surrey and is commutable from Woking, Guildford, Leatherhead, Redhill, Reigate, Horsham and surrounding areas.

Referral Scheme

We offer up to £500 in Amazon or John Lewis vouchers for successful referrals. Please ensure your referral mentions your name when registering.