Chartered Accountant -Accounts and Audit

  • Hays
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Dec 21, 2025
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Join a strategic accounting, tax and business solutions Boutique Advisory Firm

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:

  • Preparing statutory and management accounts for clients who make headlines, not headaches.
  • Delegating tasks and keeping junior team members on track (without turning into David Brent).
  • Mentoring trainees and shaping the next generation of accountants.
  • Spotting opportunities for improvement and challenging the "we've always done it this way" brigade.
  • Supporting Partners and Senior Management with their client portfolios.
  • Getting involved in ad hoc projects-due diligence, funding proposals, cash flow forecasting-because variety is the spice of life.
  • Assisting with audit planning and execution.
  • Working closely with the tax team and external professionals to keep things slick.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You'll probably have:
  • ACA / ACCA qualification (or be close to it).
  • A collaborative mindset but happy to fly solo when needed.
  • Experience with accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, or CCH.
  • Strong analytical chops and commercial awareness.
  • Organisational skills that would make Marie Kondo proud.
  • Communication skills that don't put people to sleep.
What You'll Get in Return
  • A culture that values collaboration over corporate nonsense.
  • Hybrid and flexible working-because life happens.
  • A competitive salary that stacks up against the big firms.
  • Modern offices and a social scene that's actually fun.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • 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 now.If 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. #