Behind every successful business is a finance team keeping everything on track. From managing budgets and forecasting growth to overseeing payroll, reporting and commercial decisions. Finance and accounting professionals play a crucial role in businesses across Surrey.
The county has a particularly strong mix of international companies, established businesses and growing SMEs, creating opportunities for finance professionals across a wide range of industries. Whether you are starting your career in accounts or looking for your next senior finance position, Surrey offers a broad and varied market.
Why Surrey is important to the finance and accounting sector
Surrey’s thriving business community has created a consistent need for finance professionals. Areas such as Weybridge, Woking, Guildford, Chertsey and Leatherhead are home to organisations across a diverse range of industries from pharmaceutical to technology, all requiring finance expertise to support their operations.
Its proximity to London is another advantage. Businesses can access a large professional talent pool while offering employees the opportunity to work outside the capital. For finance professionals, this provides work life balance; the opportunity to forge a successful career without the challenges of the rush hour commute.
The changing role of finance teams
Finance is no longer simply about balancing the books.
Businesses increasingly expect their finance teams to provide insight, identify opportunities and help shape commercial decisions. Management Accountants, Financial Analysts and Finance Business Partners are working closely with senior leadership to understand performance, control costs and plan for future growth.
Technology is also changing the way finance teams operate. Automation and improved reporting systems are streamlining repetitive tasks, allowing finance professionals more time to focus on analysis and decision-making.
Skills currently in demand
Technical accounting knowledge remains important, but employers are increasingly looking for more than just qualifications.
Strong excel and systems experience, analytical ability and commercial awareness can all help candidates stand out. Employers value finance professionals who can explain financial information clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.
Qualifications including AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ACA continue to be highly regarded, particularly when combined with relevant practical experience.
How is the market performing?
Finance and accounting remains a relatively resilient area of the recruitment market because every business needs people who understand its numbers.
While hiring levels can vary depending on the wider economy, experienced finance professionals with specialist knowledge continue to be valuable. Candidates who can combine technical accounting skills with commercial understanding are particularly well placed as businesses look for finance teams that can contribute more strategically.
How March Recruitment can help
At March Recruitment, we work with businesses across Surrey to find finance and accounting professionals who can make a genuine difference to their teams.
Whether you are looking for your next Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant or senior finance professional, we can help you find the right fit.
If you’re hiring or considering your next move in finance and accounting, get in touch with our team today to see how we can help.
