Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant, Guildford, Surrey | Hybrid & Flexible Working
£38,000 - £45,000 plus ACCA Study Support if required

Fletcher George are arranging interviews for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established, privately owned firm in Guildford.

Working within a great team you will take ownership of a varied portfolio, providing statutory accounts, bookkeeping and some management accounts 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?

• Flexible working
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• A friendly, supportive firm with an excellent culture and high levels of autonomy.
• ACCA Study Support if required

The Assistant Accountant Role

• Manage a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts for selected clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Manage bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio.
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Support clients using Xero, Sage and Cloud based accounting solutions.

About You

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential
• Strong bookkeeping experience.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Experience reviewing VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Experience using cloud based technologies
• 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 - please apply to this Assistant Accountant in Guildford role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive. 

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