Accounts Manager

About the role

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 own a varied portfolio delivering statutory accounts preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services to owner‑managed businesses across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• 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 FRS105).
• 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 confidence to manage your own portfolio.

Required skills

• CCH
• Brightpay
• Xero

What we offer

• 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.