Newly Qualified Accountant

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd in Guildford is seeking a Newly Qualified Accountant to join its Accounts & Business Advisory Services team. You will work on statutory accounts, consolidations and complex assignments for audit clients.

This role offers hybrid working in the Guildford area, exposure to a developing service line, and clear progression paths within a supportive environment. Training junior colleagues and meeting deadlines are key aspects.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualified accountant or final-stage studier.
• Experience in Accounts & Business Advisory or Audit within practice.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in developing a new service for statutory accounts for audit clients, including group accounts and consolidations.
• Prepare financial statements for a varied client portfolio under FRS 102.
• Assist in designing procedures to improve efficiency and client service.
• Contribute to training of junior colleagues and guide the team daily.
• Manage workflow planning and meet client deadlines consistently.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Consolidations

Financial statements

Team collaboration

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent

Tools

Caseware

CCH

Job description

Newly Qualified Accountant Guildford Surrey £45,000 - £57,000 | ACA ACCA | Fantastic package | Hybrid working

Highly regarded accountancy practice in Guildford for a Newly Qualified Accountant to join its Accounts & Business Advisory Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified professional who is keen to build on their technical expertise, take on complex accounting work and to play a key role in a new and developing service line. Fletcher George are now arranging interviews.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of £45,000 - £57,000 dependent on Qualification and relevant experience hence the wider banding.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to complex and interesting accounting work.
• Professional development and long-term career progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

In this role, you will:

• Support the manager in developing and delivering a new service designed to provide statutory accounts for audit clients, including more complex group accounts and consolidations.
• Prepare financial statements under FRS 102 for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new procedures to improve efficiency and client service.
• Contribute to training initiatives for junior colleagues and provide day-to-day guidance within the team.
• Take responsibility for workflow planning and ensure client deadlines are consistently met.

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent qualified Accountant (or final-stage studier).
• Previous experience in an Accounts & Business Advisory or Audit role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and consolidations (experience with Caseware or CCH is desirable).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a desire to contribute to team growth and client success.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the range of £45,000 - £57,000 dependent on Qualification and relevant experience hence the wider banding.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to complex and interesting accounting work.
• Professional development and long-term career progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently Newly Qualified Accountant in the Guildford area who is ready to take on more responsibility, to work on technically challenging assignments and to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking accountancy practice.

Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruitment agency acting as an employment agency with a commitment to building inclusive shortlists. Applications from all suitably qualified individuals are welcome.