Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager

<p><p>26th March, 2026 </p> <h2>Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager - Independent accounting firm </h2> <p><b>Weybridge, Surrey (Hybrid) </b> </p> <p><b>£45,000 - £65,000 </b> </p> <p>We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice with strong presence across Surrey. They offer genuine flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, and clear long-term development opportunities. </p> <p>The firm now seeks an experienced Senior Accountant looking to take a step up or an existing Accounts/Client Manager to take a pivotal position at the firm. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants variety, client ownership, and the ability to develop their role – whether that's technical progression, leadership, or expanding into specialist service lines. </p> <h2>About the Role </h2> <p>You will manage a diverse portfolio of SME and larger clients, acting as a key point of contact while overseeing a mixture of compliance and advisory work. The role provides autonomy, responsibility, and scope to become more involved in areas that interest you. </p> <ul> <li>Managing a diverse portfolio of clients and maintain strong working relationships </li> <li>Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, to include more complex cases </li> <li>Supervising and reviewing work produced by junior team members across the department </li> <li>Providing clear and proactive advice to clients on technical and commercial matters </li> <li>Preparing or reviewing management accounts and corporation tax returns </li> <li>Supporting the development of junior staff, including mentoring and on-the-job training </li> </ul> <h2>About You </h2> <ul> <li>Ideally ACA/ACCA fully qualified with at least 5+ years' experience working in a UK based practice environment as either a Senior or Manager </li> <li>Solid understanding of year end statutory accounts, VAT, and taxation fundamentals </li> <li>Ability to review work effectively and support junior team members </li> <li>Confidence communicating with clients and building long‑term relationships </li> <li>A collaborative approach and keen eye for detail </li> </ul> <h2>What's on Offer </h2> <ul> <li>Hybrid and flexi‑hours working arrangements </li> <li>A supportive, people‑focused team culture </li> <li>Exposure to a wide mix of work and clients </li> <li>Opportunities for career progression and specialisation </li> </ul> <p>An exceptional opportunity to join this highly regarded Surrey based firm where opportunities to progress to partner status are visible and achievable. </p> <p>Apply now to join a highly regarded Surrey based firm where your development, autonomy, and career ambitions are genuinely supported. </p> </p> #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: GBP 45000 - 65000 per year

Experience: 5 years required