Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager | Woking | Hybrid & Flexible Working
£43,000 - £48,000

Fletcher George are arranging interviews for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established, privately owned firm in the Woking area of Surrey. Working within a collaborative team, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio to offer statutory accounts preparation , bookkeeping and payroll services to owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships and is looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking practice with genuine flexibility.

What is in it for you?

• Hybrid and flexible working – work in a way which suits you.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• On-site parking.
• A friendly, supportive firm with an excellent culture and high levels of autonomy.

The Accounts Manager Role

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for selected clients, providing timely and accurate financial information.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and filing requirements.
• Manage bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio.
• Run monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients, including directors of owner-managed businesses and their employees.
• Process starters, leavers, statutory payments, pension submissions and RTI filings accurately and on time.
• Ensure payrolls are fully compliant with current HMRC legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns, providing high-quality support and advice to clients.
• Support clients using CCH, Brightpayand Xero.
• Onboard new clients, ensuring a smooth transition to cloud-based accounting and payroll systems.

About You

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong bookkeeping experience together with end-to-end payroll processing.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for owner-managed businesses  FRS102 and FRS 105
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation including SSP, SMP, SPP, P60s, P11Ds and Auto Enrolment.
• Experience using CCH, Payroll and Xero.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with strong communication skills and the confidence to manage your own portfolio.

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Accounts Manager looking to join a modern, supportive practice in the Woking area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now and we aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey-based financial recruiter welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and helping talented professionals find career opportunities in which they can thrive.

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

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