Qualified Accountant

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Paid annual professional subscriptions

Regular CPD and technical training

Access to the resources and expertise:

A varied and growing client portfolio

Genuine opportunities for career prog?

A modern and inclusive working environ

Job summary

Fletcher George is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a leading professional services firm in Sutton, Surrey. You will work with a diverse portfolio ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and growing owner-managed businesses to established companies and larger corporate groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant taking the next step or an experienced Accounts Senior looking for greater client ownership.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualification is required.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Experience with UK GAAP and FRS 102 is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for varied Ltd, partnerships and owner-managed businesses.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, including FRS 102 and FRS 102 Section 1A.
• Manage assignments, deadlines and day-to-day client communication.
• Review work by trainees and part-qualified staff.
• Support junior colleagues with their professional studies and technical development.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional accounting and business support.
• Build relationships with business owners and senior client contacts.
• Keep knowledge current through CPD and professional development.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Mentoring teammates

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Senior Accountant Sutton, Surrey
£45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid Working | Accounts & Business Services

Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking for a varied, client-facing role with greater responsibility and genuine scope to progress?

Fletcher George is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a leading professional services firm in Sutton, Surrey. You will work with a diverse portfolio ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and growing owner-managed businesses to established companies and larger corporate groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant taking the next step or an experienced Accounts Senior looking for greater client ownership. Alongside preparing and reviewing financial statements, you will support and supervise active ACA and ACCA studiers within the team.

The firm offers hybrid working, an excellent benefits package and access to the technology, professional development and technical resources of a wider national network.

The Senior Accountant Role

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and owner-managed businesses
• Work with clients ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to established businesses and larger corporate groups
• Ensure financial statements comply with UK GAAP, including FRS 102 and FRS 102 Section 1A
• Manage assignments, deadlines and day-to-day client communication
• Review work prepared by trainees and part-qualified accountants
• Support junior colleagues with their professional studies and technical development
• Liaise with colleagues across the firm on corporation tax and wider client matters
• Identify opportunities to provide clients with additional accounting and business support
• Build trusted relationships with business owners and senior client contacts
• Keep technical knowledge current through regular CPD and structured professional development

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Currently working within a UK accountancy practice
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Confident applying UK GAAP and relevant financial reporting standards
• Comfortable reviewing the work of junior team members
• Able to manage multiple assignments and communicate directly with clients
• Supportive, organised and interested in helping trainees develop

You may be a recently qualified accountant looking for a more interesting client portfolio and increased responsibility. Alternatively, you may already be operating at Senior Accountant or Accounts Senior level and want to join a larger, well-resourced firm closer to home.

The position may also appeal to someone currently commuting into Central London who would like to retain access to varied and technically interesting work while building their career closer to home.

What the Firm Offers

• Salary of £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Paid annual professional subscriptions
• Regular CPD and technical training
• Access to the resources and expertise of a wider professional network
• A varied and growing client portfolio
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A modern and inclusive working environment

The salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 has been set by Fletcher George as a guide and will reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant accountancy practice experience.

Location

The position is based in Sutton, Surrey, and is easily commutable from Epsom, Banstead, Cheam, Wallington, Croydon, Wimbledon, Kingston and surrounding areas of Surrey and South West London.

Fletcher George is an inclusive accountancy and finance recruitment agency welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and helping talented professionals find career opportunities in which they can thrive.