Qualified Accountant

The Recruitment Lab; Camberley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Friendly team

Ownership of growing area

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Recruitment Lab is partnering with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Camberley to recruit a Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA. You will manage a portfolio of charity and Independent Examination assignments, ensuring high-quality work and strong client relationships.

With flexible full-time or part-time hours and a supportive team, this role offers a clear path to ownership of growing charity services while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification essential.
• Experience with charity accounts and Independent Examinations desired.
• Background in accountancy practice, audit, or charity accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts preparation and Independent Examination assignments for charities and related bodies.
• Oversee assurance and accounts review work.
• Mentor and develop colleagues within the team.
• Review work to ensure regulatory standards are met and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Charity accounting

Independent Examinations

Audit and assurance

Accounts preparation and review

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Qualified Accountant

Location: Camberley

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 FTE, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time or Part-time hours available - Flexible Working

Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking for a full time or part time role that offers genuine flexibility, interesting work and a supportive working environment?

Our client is a well-established, independent accountancy practice based in Camberley, Surrey.

With a friendly, close-knit team and a growing portfolio of clients, they pride themselves on providing straightforward, personal accountancy services.

Following continued growth in their charity and Independent Examination work, they are looking to recruit an experienced Qualified Accountant to join the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in accountancy practice, audit, assurance or charity accounting who enjoys working with clients, supporting colleagues and taking ownership of their work.

The Role

Working alongside an established team, you'll take responsibility for managing a portfolio of charity and Independent Examination assignments, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing accounts preparation and Independent Examination assignments for charities and Livery Companies.
• Overseeing assurance and accounts review work.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing colleagues within the team.
• Reviewing work and ensuring appropriate technical and regulatory standards are maintained.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with general accounts preparation and straightforward tax work when required.

About You

You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified, with a solid background in accountancy practice and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Charity accounts and Independent Examinations.
• Audit and assurance.
• Accounts preparation and review.

Previous experience managing a team would be advantageous, although applications from experienced accountants ready to take the next step would also be welcomed.

Above all, you'll be confident in your technical abilities, comfortable working independently and enjoy being part of a small, collaborative team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Our client offers a genuinely flexible approach to working, recognising that people have different commitments, priorities and circumstances.

Benefits of the opportunity include:

• £55,000-£65,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Full-time or part-time hours to suit the right candidate.
• An established, friendly and supportive team.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a growing area of the practice.
• A working environment that values professionalism, flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.