Audit and Accounts Manager

Audit and Accounts Manager, Guildford, Surrey | £45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working + Car Parking

Are you an experienced ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant ready to step into a pivotal management role?

We are recruiting an Audit and Accounts Manager to join a forward-thinking and supportive firm of Chartered Accountants in Guildford. This opportunity offers a strong mix of client responsibility and partner visibility, with flexible working, all without the requirement for excessive travel.

You will be part of a collaborative firm known for its career progression pathways, positive culture, and a high-quality client base ranging from Owner Managed Businesses to Charitable organisations and larger corporate groups.

• Take full responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, managing the delivery of audit and accounts assignments from planning to final review.
• Work closely with Partners, gaining exposure to broader advisory and client management responsibilities.
• Lead audit engagements, liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Supervise and support junior team members, contributing to their development through effective coaching and review.
• Gain exposure to a varied client mix, including OMBs, LLPs, and groups, many based locally, minimising travel demands.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with solid post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members within a Practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge, particularly around audit, FRS 102, and statutory accounts preparation.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of business types and eager to build trusted client relationships.
• A confident communicator who enjoys a hands‑on, client‑facing role.

• Salary between £45,000 and £65,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• On‑site parking in central Guildford.
• Regular Partner interaction with a culture that values your input.
• A clear path for further progression and professional development.

Based in modern offices in Guildford, this role is easily commutable from Leatherhead, Woking, Dorking, Epsom, and parts of Hampshire and West Sussex.

Apply now for this Audit and Accounts Manager opportunity. We aim to respond to all suitable applicants within 48 hours.

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