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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

    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

    Sevenoaks
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This temporary Accountant position in Sevenoaks offers an excellent opportunity within the industrial and manufacturing industry to apply your accounting expertise. The role focuses on ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with standards while contributing to a streamlined finance department.

    • Temporary Position
    • Fantastic Opportunity to gain valuable experience
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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

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This Accountant role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and strong accounting expertise. You will play a vital role in managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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    • Salary £35,000 - £40,000
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  • Accountant - Banking Sector

    City of London
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the small finance team of this international bank. The candidate will must have previous accounting experience working within Banking.

    • Join the UK branch of a global banking group based in the City of London.
    • Working with the Head of Finance and within a small finance team.
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  • Commercial/Project Accountant

    Macclesfield
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £58,000 per year

    Commercial Accountant opportunity within a growing international business, partnering closely with operational teams to provide financial insight, project analysis and commercial support. Joining a highly stable and supportive finance team, this role offers excellent exposure and long-term development opportunities.

    • Gain broad exposure within a growing international business
    • A supportive finance team with excellent staff retention
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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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  • Finance Assistant

    Harlow
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    (Please make your application relevant to this role) The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance team. They are ideally looking for a self-starter, someone motivated to take ownership for their areas of work within the finance department to support the Finance Manager

    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Good range of core responsibilities within a successful organisation
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Stevenage
    Temporary
    £33,000 - £35,000 per year

    This temporary Assistant Accountant role in the not-for-profit sector is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with experience in accounting and finance. The position involves supporting financial processes and maintaining accurate records while collaborating within a supportive team environment.

    • Immediate start
    • Part-time role (3 days per week)
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  • Management Accountant

    Rochdale
    Temporary
    £45,000 - £45,000 per year

    This role as an Management Accountant offers an excellent opportunity to support the accounting and finance operations within the FMCG industry. Based in Rochdale, the position requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial reporting and contribute to business decision-making.

    • Management Accountant
    • Rochdale Office Based 9 Month Contract
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  • Management Accountant

    Altrincham
    Permanent

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a thriving financial services business based in Altrincham. The ideal candidate will be qualified (or QBE), and looking to join a fast paced and growing business.

    • Fast Growing Business
    • Hybrid working in South Manchester
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  • Chartered Accountant

    Bexhill-On-Sea
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £48,000 per year

    We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join a well established accountancy firm in Bexhill. The role focuses on providing expert accounting and financial services to a diverse range of clients.

    • Accounts Senior role in Bexhill
    • Well established accountancy firm
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  • Management accountant

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £500,000 per year

    This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to contribute to financial operations within the retail industry. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial processes and ensuring accuracy in reporting.

    • Gain experience in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits and controls.
    • Join a respected organisation with strong career development opportunitie
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  • Management Accountant

    Chester
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    Are you a Management Accountant who enjoys getting involved in every aspect of finance, rather than sitting behind month-end reports? We're recruiting for a growing, entrepreneurial business in Chester looking to appoint a Management Accountant to become a key member of a close-knit finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an SME environment, enjoys variety, and wants to play an active role in supporting the wider business.

    • 2 days working from home
    • Full ownership of a business entity
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Harlow
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    £18 - £22 per hour

    The role of Assistant Accountant in the industrial/manufacturing sector in Harlow involves supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting operations. This temporary position is ideal for someone detail-oriented and eager to contribute within an accounting and finance environment.

    • Temp - Perm
    • Exciting opportunity to work for an interesting business
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  • Management Accountant

    South West London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Management Accountant involves overseeing financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry. This permanent position is based in Roehampton, London, and offers a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment.

    • Competitive Salary
    • Exciting Employee Benefits
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This Management Accountant role offers responsibility for management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering within a leading manufacturing business. The position is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial exposure while supporting key financial decision-making and process improvements

    • Broad finance role with exposure to reporting, forecasting and partnering
    • Excellent career development within a large, established organisation
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  • Project Accountant

    Derby
    Permanent

    You will be the main partner for the Financial success of the project, contributing to negotiation processes to secure project success. You will with Project Manager and provide financial analysis, advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best business decisions for the project.

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Hybrid working, SAP
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  • Management Accountant

    Gloucestershire
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    The role of Management Accountant in the property industry involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making. Based in Gloucester, this position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Versatile and progressive role
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  • Management Accountant (Qualified)

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

    The Management Accountant role in the retail sector involves supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive informed decision-making. Based in Greater Manchester, this position is ideal for individuals with strong accounting expertise and a focus on delivering business insights.

    • Great opportunity with lots of career progression available
    • Global business, growing at a fast pace
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  • Management Accountant

    Wirral
    Interim
    £52,000 - £55,000 per year

    This is a standalone Management Accountant role supporting a division within a private equity-backed international business,

    • Long term contract role of circa 12 - 18 months
    • Work life balance, offering a 4 day working week
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    Michael Page are delighted to be partnered with one of their longest-standing clients - a global organisation with beautiful offices in the heart of Manchester City Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a thriving organisation and be exposed to great progression opportunities. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting the Accounting & Finance department with key projects.

    • Fantastic office in a City Centre location offering a generous hybrid model
    • Global organisation with excellent tenure in employees
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  • Management Accountant

    Manchester
    Interim
    £40,000 - £42,000 per year

    This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a public sector organisation. Based in Manchester, you will handle budgeting, reporting and analysis to drive informed decision-making.

    • Long Term Management Accountant Opportunity
    • Public Sector Organisation in Manchester with Hybrid Working
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  • Management Accountant

    Kings Hill
    Permanent

    The Management Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations. This role is based in Kings Hill.

    • Exciting growing business
    • Study support package available
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  • Senior Accountant

    North West London
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £62,000 per year

    As the Senior Accountant based in Northwest London you will assist the Financial Controller with the day-to-day tasks in connection with recording accounts information for revenue and costs, general month end accounting work and other ad-hoc work as required. The position will offer the opportunity to develop all round accounting skills and will be pivotal to the efficient functioning of the processes within the above-mentioned scope of the business

    • £500+ million turnover market leader in their industry
    • Great progression opportunities, this role is due to an internal promotion
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  • Management Accountant

    Tunbridge Wells
    Temporary
    £18 - £22 per hour

    This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Management Accountant to join a Media & Agency team in Tunbridge Wells in a temporary capacity. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to support informed decision-making.

    • Temp - Perm
    • Immediate start!
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  • Accountant

    Gatwick
    Temporary

    This temporary Accountant position in Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in the industrial and manufacturing sector. You will play a vital role in managing key financial processes and supporting the Accounting & Finance department.

    • An opportunity with a growing business.
    • Interim accountant role for a minimum of 6 motnhs.
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  • Financial Reporting Accountant

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Statutory Accountant to join a thriving insurance company and play a pivotal role in the Accounting & Finance department. The position is based in Preston and offers a chance to manage statutory reporting and compliance processes.

    • High-impact technical role with broad exposure
    • Strong package and genuine flexibility
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  • Accountant (hybrid)

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £37,500 - £45,000 per year
    • Offering £37,500 - £45,000, opportunities to progress and a plethora of benefits (see below).
    • Would be a great opportunity for a finance professional who has experience of management accounting.
    • Offering a plethora of benefits, see below.
    • A market leading and employee centric business in Leeds.
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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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