- LiverpoolPermanent£28,000 - £35,000
A highly successful, well established and regarded accountancy practice, based in Liverpool, has a requirement for an Accountant, with a background working in the profession, to join their team , in a role offering development, client contact and increasing responsibility. The role has arisen through positive growth and developments within the firm.
This is a full time opportunity to work in a range of departments - Accounts, Tax and Audit.Boutique Accountancy Practice with Exciting Clients
City Centre Location
Save job View job - Central BeltPermanent
This role sits in mid-management in a high growth, highly performing business.
Busy Accountant Position With Ever Expanding Business
Central Belt Location
Save job View job - EnglandPermanent£32,000 - £38,000
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to join the Preston Office at an exciting time within the business. Due to exceptional growth from new clients, this firm are recruiting into the Accounts team with exposure to audit if desired.
Part of a Regional network of accounting practices
Opportunity for Progression
Save job View job - UlverstonPermanent£30,000 - £40,000
This Client Accountant opportunity will be working with a portfolio - assisting them in all accounting needs. This position can also accommodate working from home due to the nature of the services they provide.
Casual Dress Code
Modern and forward thinking firm
Save job View job - Stoke on TrentPermanent£25,000 - £35,000
A highly successful, well established and regarded accountancy practice based in Stoke, has a requirement for an Accountant. They are looking for someone who has a background working in the profession and can offer development, client contact and increasing responsibility. The role has arisen through positive growth and developments within the firm.
Fantastic Development
Leading Practice
Save job View job - LondonPermanent£45,000 - £50,000
An opportunity has arisen for an Accountant to join a rapidly growing, PE-backed property firm based in central London.
Rapid-growth, PE-backed property start-up
Opportunity to be part of a growth-journey
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OxfordPermanentThe School Accountant is a hands-on, varied role that will provide a high degree of development. Reporting to the Bursar the role is responsible for the accounts process and the accounts team, consisting of five people. They will work closely with Heads of Departments to help co-ordinate the preparation of department budgets and assist in the preparation and revision of monthly forecasts. They will prepare the School and North Wall Trust accounts.
Excellent opportunity to join a dynamic Oxford School in a leadership role
It will suit a qualified accountant with experience in an academic environment
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CoventryPermanentGeneral Ledger Accountant is responsible for delivery of consistent, streamlined, global Record to Report processes. The role will focus on operational excellence and high levels of customer service with an additional focus on continuous improvement.
Opportunity to be an integral part of an international listed business.
Focus on operational excellence and high levels of customer service.
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BristolPermanentAn opportunity has arisen to join the Group Finance Function in the highly acquisitive multinational business, IVC Evidensia, based in Keynsham. The Group Senior Technical Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and the accuracy of the numbers in the group consolidation and board Report under IFRS and other external reporting to banks and investors.
An opportunity to join a large, fast growing, multinational in the South West
Suitable for an experienced and highly technical Financial Reporting specialist
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LondonPermanent£80,000 - £84,000The Guinness Partnership, one of the UKs largest social landlords is looking to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting & Control, it will report into the Director of Financial Reporting & Management Information.
One of the UKs largest housing associations is looking for Financial Controller
Excellent opportunity to join a large progressive housing association
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St AlbansPermanentAn exciting opportunity for someone with proven skills in management accounting, staff management and systems. Working closely with the Practice Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the monthly accounts, managing a team of finance professionals and assisting in systems development.
Newly created opportunity within a growing business based in St Albans
Be a part of a national award winning practice
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WarwickshirePermanent£40,000 - £45,000This role reports into the Head of Group Finance and is responsible for the management, production and delivery of the group statutory accounts, treasury functions and core finance services in the UK.
International development organisation based in the Midlands
Permanent hybrid of home working and office based
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HalesworthPermanent£40,000 - £55,000Value added opportunity that will see you work to support the management team during a period of transformation. You will help develop robust financial controls and processes whilst partnering with key stakeholders.
You will also be working alongside the Financial Controller to drive efficiencies and improvements as part of a continuous improvement programme and produce operational action plans.
Value added opportunity supporting a journey of transformation and change
FMCG or Manufacturing experience is desirable
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LeicestershirePermanent£48,000 - £53,000Michael Page is exclusively partnering with Leicestershire County Council to support with their recruitment process for a Senior Technical Accountant.
Senior Technical Accountant
Leicestershire
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West MidlandsPermanent£90,000 - £92,500One of the country's most progressive landlords is entering an exciting period in its evolution. Platform Housing Group has the strong financial metrics required to deliver significant growth and provide market leading service to its customers. They are looking for a Director of Accounting & Reporting which will be based in their Solihull office.
Excellent opportunity for an aspiring Finance Director to work within housing
Joining a business that is going through a period of change and transformation
Save job View job - CardiffTemporary£40,000 - £65,000
This is an exciting opportunity working with a large Financial Services client in South Wales.
12m Fixed term contact
Large Financial Services client in Cardiff
Save job View job - WarringtonTemporary
Project Accountant / Financial Accountant
Varied and interesting role, including process improvement projects and accounting.Varied and interesting project role
Well established business
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RedhillPermanent£40,000 - £50,000To complete tariff setting for annual billing process, billing to other Water/ Sewerage companies where we bill on their behalf, developer services tariffs to developers and other business tariffs
Producing key tariffs to tight deadlines including annual billing process
Liaise with external assurers to review and quality check internal tariff models
Save job View job - Kingston Upon HullPermanent£40,000 - £43,000
A broad Financial Accountant position based in Hull working for an education organisation. Working within an established finance team with exciting future plans.
Permanent role based in the centre of Hull
Working within a well established finance team with exciting future plans
Save job View job - FalkirkTemporary£30,000 - £40,000
My client is seeking a Management Accountant to join the team asap on a long term interim assignment with a potential move to permanent. This role will be mainly HOME based.
Interim Management Accountant role
9 month - potential to perm
Save job View job - BillericayPermanent£50,000 - £60,000
Fantastic opportunity to join a start up business in the early stages of growth. Working closely with Directors and partnering with other areas of the business to provide financial expertise, support decision making and assist growth
Fantastic, ethical start up company with big growth plans
Great opportunity to add value and grow with the business
Save job View job - GlasgowTemporary£300 - £350 per day
Our client is looking to recruit a Project Accountant on long term contract
Project Accountant
Long Term Contract
Save job View job - EnglandTemporary£200 - £275 per day
Interim Management Accountant
Manufacturing SectorFast growing manufacturing business
opportunity for a permanent position
Save job View job - BrightonPermanent£40,000 - £50,000
Working for the UK Finance Manager you will be responsible for the day to day accounting and Tax for the UK business. This is an ideal role for a newly/ recently qualified accountant who is looking to take on more responsibility.
Do you want to work for a company at the cutting edge of Technology?
Does a varied role that will support your development post qualification appeal?
Save job View job - PoolePermanent£40,000 - £45,000
The successful candidate will play a significant part in supporting the overall performance of the finance function through the provision of monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets; while contributing to production of statutory accounts, undertaking ad-hoc financial analysis for the management team and mentoring a small finance team on site.
New position for a Qualified Accountant
Join the business during exciting times of growth
Save job View job - CambridgePermanent£40,000 - £50,000
Michael Page are delighted to be working with an exceptionally fast growing Business headquartered in Cambridge. They are looking for a Financial Accountant who is looking for their next challenge in a fast pace growing business.
Fantastic Financial Accountant opportunity within Cambridge
The company is a fast growth business
Save job View job - LondonPermanent£48,000 - £51,000
Financial Accountant position working for a leading Membership Body in central London. The position reports into the Head of Financial accounting and effectively acts as the deputy in the preparation of the organisations statutory accounts. This is a great role for someone that had recently qualified and is looking for a broad technical position.
Financial Accountant working for one of the largest membership bodies in the UK
Ideal for someone that has recently qualified
Save job View job - BristolPermanent£35,000 - £42,000
Leading, innovative organisation in Bristol, they are looking for ambitious and driven Management Accountant to join the team.
Varied role
Innovative and growing organisation
Save job View job - KentTemporary
Our Client, a superb Manufacturing and Production business based in Kent are looking for an Interim Accountant to join their team for an immediate start. The assignment is estimated to last circa 3 months.
Immediate Start
Competitive day rate
Save job View job - NewportPermanent£45,000 - £50,000
The Senior Group Accountant will be responsible for financial control and governance across the group finance function. You will be accountable for the accurate and timely financial reporting of your set business areas into the Group FC and will be responsible for preparation of all Board reporting packs across the Group.
Compliance with FCA, Legal and HMRC requirements across the Group is also a key element to this vital role.Opportunity to Join an Award Winning UK Wide Business
Fantastic Working Environment and Large Company Growth Plans
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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.