Accounts Supervisor/Manager

Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: GBP45,000 GBP60,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Godalming is looking to appoint a confident and capable Accounts Supervisor or Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys reviewing accounts, mentoring junior staff, and delivering a high standard of service to a varied client base.

Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients, you ll play a key role in the smooth delivery of compliance services, team supervision, and client management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and supporting a team of junior and part-qualified accountants

• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns prepared by junior staff

• Preparing complex accounts and overseeing year-end processes for larger or technically demanding clients

• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with current accounting standards and tax regulations

• Providing feedback, training and development to team members

• Acting as a point of contact for client queries, building strong long-term relationships

• Supporting partners with workflow planning, billing, and managing deadlines

What We re Looking For:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Solid experience within a UK accountancy practice (ideally 5+ years)

• Previous experience reviewing junior work and leading teams is essential

• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and accounting standards

• Confident communicator, capable of managing client relationships professionally

• Proficient in cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and relevant accounts production tools

Why Join This Firm?

• Collaborative, people-focused culture with a strong reputation for staff retention

• Interesting and varied client base with plenty of technical challenge

• Supportive environment with opportunities for progression into a more senior managerial role

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid/flexible working options available

This role would suit a current Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready for a step up, or an established Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a professional yet down-to-earth firm.