Chartered Accountant -Accounts and Audit
Employer Location Godalming, England, Surrey / Farnham, England, Surrey / Guildford, England, Surrey Salary - per annum + £47-57,000 Closing date 5 Jan 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band,, Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Your New Company
This isn't your average accountancy practice. You'll be joining a boutique advisory firm that's carved out a reputation for delivering strategic accounting, tax, and business solutions that actually make a difference. Their client list? Think high-profile UK and international owner-managed businesses, including names you'd recognise from the media and household brands. They don't just tick compliance boxes-they give clients the clarity and commercial insight to make bold, long-term decisions. If you're tired of being a cog in a big machine, this is where your expertise will matter.
Your New Role
You'll step into a Chartered Accountant role that's more than just crunching numbers. Here's a flavour of what you'll be doing:
1. Preparing statutory and management accounts for clients who make headlines, not headaches.
2. Delegating tasks and keeping junior team members on track (without turning into David Brent).
3. Mentoring trainees and shaping the next generation of accountants.
4. Spotting opportunities for improvement and challenging the "we've always done it this way" brigade.
5. Supporting Partners and Senior Management with their client portfolios.
6. Getting involved in ad hoc projects-due diligence, funding proposals, cash flow forecasting-because variety is the spice of life.
7. Assisting with audit planning and execution.
8. Working closely with the tax team and external professionals to keep things slick.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You'll probably have:
9. ACA / ACCA qualification (or be close to it).
10. A collaborative mindset but happy to fly solo when needed.
11. Experience with accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, or CCH.
12. Strong analytical chops and commercial awareness.
13. Organisational skills that would make Marie Kondo proud.
14. Communication skills that don't put people to sleep.
What You'll Get in Return
15. A culture that values collaboration over corporate nonsense.
16. Hybrid and flexible working-because life happens.
17. A competitive salary that stacks up against the big firms.
18. Modern offices and a social scene that's actually fun.
19. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
20. Clear, rapid career progression
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
21. Corporate Governance
22. Credit Control
23. Part-Qualified Accountant
24. Payroll
25. Public Practice Accounting
26. Public Services Accounting
27. Senior Finance – Qualified
28. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
29. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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