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  • Chief Accountant

    Middlesbrough
    Permanent

    The Chief Accountant role at Middlesbrough Council leads the closure of accounts process, technical accounting agenda, and financial controls, working closely with senior leadership to ensure robust external reporting. It's a senior position with responsibility for managing the central finance team, strengthening systems, and supporting the Council's ambitious regeneration and transformation plans.

    • Join Middlesbrough's regeneration with major investment transforming services
    • Shape financial strategy with senior leaders at the highest level of the Council
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  • Accountant

    Horsham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £50,000 per year

    We are looking for a dedicated Accountant to join a professional services team in Horsham. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to deliver high-quality financial management and reporting.

    • Accountant role in Horsham
    • Well established accountancy firm
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  • Accountant

    Farnborough
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £45,000 per year

    A brand new Management Accountant role with a well established global business based in Farnborough.

    • Accountant role based in Farnborough.
    • Hybrid role with excellent benefits.
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  • Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £48,000 - £52,500 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the public sector in Leeds. The role involves managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Exceptional opportunity with a renowned national organisation
    • Hybrid working with great benefits
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  • Accountant

    Hailsham
    Permanent

    Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a rewarding role within the professional services industry? This permanent position in Hailsham offers the chance to apply your accounting expertise in a supportive and structured environment.

    • Corporate Accountant role
    • Medium-sized accountancy firm in Hailsham
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  • Accountant

    City of London
    Temporary
    £500 - £600 per day

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join a Independent School in London for 3 days a week. This temporary role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to manage and oversee financial operations effectively

    • 9 month FTC
    • Part time role
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  • Accountant

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £44,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join a company within the industrial and manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will manage accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with policies and accuracy in financial reporting.

    • Great company
    • Great benefits
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  • Accountant

    Camberley
    Temporary
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join a Business Services company in Camberley. The role requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial records and support the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Are you available on short notice?
    • Do you have experience in dealing with busy month end periods?
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  • Accountant

    Chichester
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £45,000 per year

    We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Preparer to join a professional team in the accounting & finance department. This role is ideal for someone passionate about accuracy and efficiency in business services.

    • Accountant role
    • Medium-sized independent practice
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  • Accountant

    Tiverton
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £42,000 per year

    A growing accountancy practice based in Tiverton has a requirement for a Senior Accountant to join them taking on the hands on delivery and review of accounts, tax and wider all around service provision, working closely with the wider team as a key addition within this successful chartered firm.

    • Accountant to join a growing Tiverton accountancy firm
    • Key support to partners, servicing clients, building relationships.
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  • Accountant

    Rochester
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £45,000 per year

    This role as an Accountant is ideal for an individual with excellent financial acumen and a keen eye for detail. The position requires the candidate to be highly proficient in all aspects of accounting and finance.

    • Accountant to join top 25 accountancy practice in Kent.
    • Career progression & ongoing support, training and development.
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  • Management Accountant/ Project Accountant

    Wrexham
    Temporary
    £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    Join a world-class organisation at the forefront of manufacturing and engineering and play a key role in delivering financial control and strategic insight across multiple high-profile projects. As Project Accountant/ Management Accountant, you'll be the financial backbone of complex manufacturing initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

    • 12 month contract view to go perm
    • Exciting role with loads of benefits and perks
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  • Management Accountant (Newly Qualified Position)

    Cheadle
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    A well established, South Manchester based business are recruiting for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis and if you're a newly qualified Accountant who is looking for a new challenge, this could be the one for you!

    • Big finance team offering lots of progression & logevity
    • Opportunity to work somewhere that really value you
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  • Management Accountant

    Bridgwater
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    This role supports the Financial Controller by delivering high-quality management accounting, reporting, and financial insight across the business. The position plays a key role in producing accurate monthly management accounts, weekly financial and operational performance dashboards, and robust cashflow reporting, while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting audit readiness

    • Management Accountant, Bridgwater, hybrid (2 days in office)
    • £50,000 - £55,000
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  • Management Accountant

    Chippenham
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a reputable business. The role will focus on delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting the wider finance team. Please note, this role is fully office based

    • Based in Chippenham for a growing business, £50,000, Management Accountant role
    • Excellent opportunity to work with an established finance team
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  • Financial Accountant

    Derby
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    Newly created position is a growing Finance function, we're looking for a Financial Accountant to support the Financial Control function and contribute to the ongoing development of accounting processes.

    Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the office

    • Reporting, process improvement, Audit, SAP
    • Hybrid working
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  • Management Accountant

    Knutsford
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    Michael Page are recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Knutsford.

    • Management Accountant
    • 12 month fixed term contract
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  • VAT Accountant

    Wokingham
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a VAT Accountant to join a reputable organisation in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The role is based in Wokingham and focuses on VAT compliance and reporting within the accounting and finance department.

    • Join a high turnover global company
    • step into an inhouse VAT Tax role with a really strong team
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  • Financial Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    Michael Page are delighted to be supporting a long-standing client based in Leeds in their search for a Financial Accountant to join their technical accounting team. This role is responsible for delivering financial information and managing external reporting processes, including complex areas such as debt, FX, and consolidations. This is a fantastic opportunity within a business with a strong track record of development and progression.

    • Excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant
    • Gain international exposure along with personal and professional development
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  • Interim Accountant

    Oxford
    Temporary
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join an established organisation in the not-for-profit sector. This position, based in Oxford, requires expertise in managing financial operations within a charitable organisation.

    • This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role in finance.
    • An opportunity support an organisation in Oxford on an interim basis.
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  • Financial Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £350 - £400 per day

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a public sector organisation's Finance department . This temporary role requires expertise in financial accounting and compliance to ensure accurate reporting and support decision-making processes.

    • Financial Accountant
    • Remote working
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  • Management Accountant

    Northwich
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to support financial operations within a professional services organisation. Based in Northwich, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.

    • Great role in Northwich
    • Exciting business going through a period of continued growth
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  • Senior Manager

    Dorset
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    We're seeking a highly organised Senior Manager to oversee our Accounting & Finance office in the Chartered Accountants. The ideal candidate will be ACA Qualified with several years experience of working in accountancy practice. You will have a desire to run your own practice within a 5 year period allowing the currently owner to sell up and retire.

    • Opportunity to own and run your own Chartered Accountancy practice
    • Established portfolio of clients to manage and develop.
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  • Systems Accountant

    Stockport
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking a dedicated Systems Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the Not For Profit sector. This permanent role, based in South Manchester, offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your expertise in accounting systems and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.

    • Immediate start available
    • Varied Systems Accountant role, hybrid working
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  • Management Accountant

    International
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and highly skilled Management Accountant to join a reputable organisation in the business services industry. This role is based in London and requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the company's operations.

    • Work for an innovative, industry‑leading company
    • Join a company experiencing growth and long-term stability
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  • Senior Accountant

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £50,000 per year

    Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role will involve managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality accounts and related services, while supporting junior team members as required. You will work closely with Managers and Partners to ensure assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

    • Senior accountant to join a independent firm of chartered accountants.
    • Join a friendly, forward-thinking team with a flexible work culture.
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  • Management Accountant

    Burton-On-Trent
    Permanent

    Michael Page are delighted to be exclusively supporting their client in their search for a Management Accountant.

    Join a leading organisation in their industry as a Management Accountant in Burton-On-Trent.

    This role focuses on providing financial insights, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.

    The opportunity as Management Accountant is a really exciting time to join the business due to current and future growth plans.

    • Opportunity to join a growing business and fantastic team
    • Study support and hybrid working available
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  • Management Accountant

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £48,000 - £55,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to play a vital role in financial operations within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    This position is based in Nottingham and focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis.

    • Permanent opportunity in Nottingham
    • Fantastic position to join a growing business.
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  • Finance Manager

    Sevenoaks
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to assist in leading the financial operations within a successful organisation. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure efficient management of financial processes and support business objectives.

    • A Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
    • A superb opportunity for growth and development.
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  • Management Accountant

    Greater Manchester
    Permanent

    We're looking for a driven and ambitious Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role is perfect for someone who has qualified in industry and is ready to step into a position with more visibility, more responsibility, and real opportunities to influence decision‑making.

    • Perfect for newly-industry qualified CIMA or ACCA.
    • Progression opportunities.
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The role of an Accountant

An accountant is a professional who is charged with the critical business function of maintaining and interpreting financial records. However, accountant jobs can vary wildly, with some in the role tasked purely with the above responsibilities, while others lead on a variety of finance-related and problem solving tasks.

Expected job role tasks

Accountant jobs incorporate many possible expected tasks, depending on the size and type of organisation the individual works for. However, some of the most common accountant tasks include preparing and maintaining financial reports that are essential to the smooth running of the business. These financial reports must be accurate and compliant with the relevant regulations and legislation. Accountants must also prepare tax returns and make sure that taxes are paid correctly and by the deadline. Furthermore, companies traditionally lean on accountants to perform forecasting exercises and risk analysis assessments. A large part of accountant jobs also includes evaluating the company’s financial operations to unearth any potential compliance issues within them, and producing solutions. These professionals will also be responsible for ensuring the business is run in a financially compliant manner, and will most likely need to offer guidance on revenue enhancement, profit maximisation, and cost reduction.

Primary function

As a critical business function, accounting requires its professionals to perform functions regarding the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis, presentation, and compliance of a company’s financial operations. They are also tasked with financial problem solving. This is a wide ranging role, and the specifics of any accountancy job will depend on factors such as seniority, company size, and industry.

Key hard/soft skills

Mathematical skills are extremely useful for Accountants, as they enable them to analyse, compare, and interpret data and figures. It is important to note, however, that complex mathematical skills are not vital for every accounting role. Meanwhile, analytical skills are vital, as analysing financial data to discover patterns and potential issues tends to be a huge part of the role. As with many jobs, computer literacy is essential for accountants, as they must be able to operate advanced accounting software, as well as other digital tools. In order to be a successful accountant, strong business acumen is also required: accountants must understand the basic functions of a business in order to contextualise their data, and problem solve effectively. 

They may also be called on to provide financial advice to businesses, which makes understanding how business and economics works vital. In terms of soft skills, attention to detail is high on the list, as accounting professionals are tasked with maintaining accurate and organised records. Communication skills are also vital for the many presentations and interviews they must conduct with senior stakeholders, while relationship building and customer service skills are certainly a plus. A strong sense of integrity and ethics should be second nature for accountants, as they have a legal obligation to act honestly and avoid negligence within their work.

Qualifications required

There are three core accountancy qualifications: ACA, ACCA, and CIMA. Once a professional has gained such a qualification, there is an expectation from employers that accountants will continue to train and upskill as part of continuing professional development. There are also specialist qualifications that may be required for specific roles. For example, the Association of Taxation Technicians or the Chartered Tax Adviser qualifications.

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