Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Godalming, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Accountant at an accountancy firm involves managing year-end accounts, VAT returns, and mentoring junior staff while engaging with clients in a personable manner. The firm serves a diverse range of clients, including SMEs and Ltds across various industries, and is experiencing rapid growth. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified or possess equivalent experience, with proficiency in accounting software. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare year-end accounts
- Manage management accounts
- Complete VAT returns
- Mentor junior staff
- Communicate effectively with clients
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of UK accounting regulations
- Proficiency in Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial individuals
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: Godalming
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company This is an accountancy firm. They've got clients. Lots of them. SMEs, Ltds, groups. Manufacturing, media, IT, property-you name it. They're growing fast, which is why they need someone who knows their way around a set of accounts and doesn't need hand-holding.
Your new role You'll be doing : Year-end accounts Management accounts. VAT returns. Mentoring junior staff (if you're the mentoring type). Talking to clients like a human being, not a spreadsheet.
What you'll need to succeed ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or just really good at what you do. You know UK accounting regs. You can use Xero, Sage, QuickBooks. You manage your time. You can explain numbers to people who don't like numbers.
What you'll get in return Hybrid working (because it's 2025, not 1995). 25 days' holiday + your birthday off + a day to go be a good person (volunteering). Healthcare, pension, study support if you need it. Free parking. Decent transport links. No dress code nonsense. A team that actually gets along.
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