Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified Accountant to join their growing team in Godalming. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, providing expert advice across accounting, tax, and compliance matters.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent client management skills, and a collaborative approach to supporting both clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities 

Portfolio Management

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their main contact for all accounting, VAT, and tax-related queries.
• Review accounts, VAT returns, and personal tax returns prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver work efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Offer strategic advice to clients, identifying opportunities for process improvements and tax efficiencies.

Accounts and Compliance

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements for companies, partnerships, and sole traders in line with UK GAAP.
• Ensure all filings and submissions meet Companies House and HMRC requirements.
• Oversee bookkeeping and management accounts to ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain a high level of technical and compliance standards.

Taxation

• Complete and review personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and file VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and other HMRC regulations.
• Provide practical tax planning support and identify opportunities for clients to optimise their tax position.
• Keep up to date with evolving tax and accounting legislation.

Client Relationships

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through regular communication and proactive support.
• Liaise with HMRC and other relevant bodies on behalf of clients.
• Deliver value-added advice that supports clients’ broader business and financial goals.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor junior team members, offering feedback and development support.
• Contribute to training initiatives and share best practices within the team.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performing working culture.

About You

Experience

• Strong post-qualification experience in general practice, with a focus on tax and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio and provide high-quality advisory support.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members.
• Background in practice environment preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (CTA qualification advantageous but not essential).
• Sound technical knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT, and personal tax.
• Proficient in accounting and tax software such as Xero, Iris, or QuickBooks, along with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively.

Key Attributes

• Professional and technically confident
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Supportive team player and mentor
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Highly organised with strong time management

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.