Job title: Accounts & Tax Manager – Client Portfolio Lead Location: Surrey (hybrid) Hours: Full time - permanent Salary: Up to £60,000 Company overview: A well-established and growing chartered accountancy practice in Surrey is seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager/Client Lead to take ownership of a varied client portfolio. The firm offers a professional and supportive culture, modern systems, and clear progression opportunities. Job description: As Accounts & Tax Manager/Client Lead, you will manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs across various sectors. This is a hands-on role combining technical delivery, team supervision, and client relationship management. You'll be responsible for overseeing the full cycle of accounts and tax compliance while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to the firm’s wider success. Key skills: * ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) * Minimum 3–5 years of practice experience post-qualification (or at senior level) * Strong technical knowledge in accounts preparation and corporate tax * Confident in managing client relationships and providing advice * Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff * Organised, proactive, and commercially aware * Audit experience is useful but not essential What’s on offer? * Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE) * Hybrid working available * Modern, collaborative office environment * Progression opportunities into Senior Manager/Partner pathway * Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors * Professional and social team culture Disclaimer: Halmer Group is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or race. By applying for this role, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Halmer Group in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not wish for your data to be stored or processed, please inform us at the time of application