Accounts Assistant Manager

  • Clearline Recruitment Ltd
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Role: Accounts Assistant Manager

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Pay: 42,450+ per annum (dependent on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a fast-growing firm providing a full range of accountancy, tax and advisory services, based in Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a more senior role, supporting client portfolios while contributing to team development and business growth.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives

The Requirements:

  • ACCA / ACA / CIMA (or equivalent) qualified
  • Strong experience in preparing management accounts
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships
  • Experience supervising and reviewing junior staff work
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • Experience working to deadlines and managing multiple projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience using Xero is essential

The Role:

  • Support the Director in managing a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing advice and solutions
  • Prepare and review management accounts for a range of clients including SMEs and sole traders
  • Oversee bookkeeping and outsourced accounting functions
  • Prepare and review tax and VAT returns
  • Liaise with internal departments across multiple offices
  • Support staff development, training and performance management
  • Analyse financial data and contribute to reporting and insights
  • Support business development and identify growth opportunities
  • Assist with FP&A activities including reporting, expense tracking and financial analysis

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer career progression, a collaborative environment and exposure to a varied client base, then please apply to this Accounts Assistant Manager role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9:00am - 5:30pm.