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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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  • Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant

    Chester
    Temporary
    £18 - £26 per hour

    We are partnering with a diverse business undergoing a period of transformation and growth. The finance finance function is in a transition period, there is an immediate need for a hands-on, adaptable Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant to support across a broad range of duties in Chester.

    • Are you immediatley available for a short term contract?
    • Are you a rounded Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant?
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  • Accountant

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

    The role of Accountant in the not-for-profit sector involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This position is based in Lancashire and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting skills.

    • Immediate start available - initial 6 month contract
    • Flexible hybrid working
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  • Part Time Client Manager

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

    The role of Client Manager working up to 25 hours per week in the business services industry focuses on providing expert support in accounting and finance, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance. This permanent position in Bridport offers a rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual to manage client portfolios effectively.

    • Part time Client Manager
    • Excellent opportunity to join this respected firm of Chartered Accountants
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  • Accountant

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent

    As the Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting group level financial activities and ensuring the accuracy of financial records across multiple entities.

    • Accountant Opportunity based in Milton Keynes.
    • Additional language skills in German, Spanish, French, or Italian are required.
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  • Accountant

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £45,000 per year

    This role is a hands-on accounting position responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, including ledgers, reconciliations, payments, and reporting across multiple entities. It suits someone with practice or LLP experience who wants ownership of finance processes in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

    • Move from practice into a more operational, commercial environment
    • road, hands-on exposure across the full finance function
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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

    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

    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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  • Project Accountant/Management Accountant

    Wirral
    Temporary

    Supporting the Finance Director with the month‑end process and playing a vital role in improving core financial reporting as the business scales. You'll help refine controls, strengthen reconciliations and improve financial processes.

    • As well as BAU , supporting projects and improving financial processes
    • Opportunity within a high‑growth business offering progression opportunities.
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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

    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

    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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  • Head of Financial Accounts

    Middlesbrough
    Permanent
    £61,106 - £65,498 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Head of Financial Accounts to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance within this not for profit organisation. This role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to drive accurate reporting and effective decision-making.

    • Take full ownership of the financial accounts
    • Great Benefits
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  • Management Accountant

    International
    Temporary
    £270 - £330 per day

    The position of Management Accountant involves overseeing financial operations and delivering accurate financial reports to support decision-making within the business services industry. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure compliance with accounting standards and efficient financial management.

    • A chance to work for a growing company
    • Utilise your management accounting experience
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  • Assistant Accountant (Temp - immediate start)

    Leicester
    Temporary
    £14 - £18 per hour

    This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to start ASAP The role is based in Braunstone and is for 3 months initially. This is an office based role, and you could either do 4 or 5 days,

    • Immediate start required
    • Interim role for 3 months
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  • Management accountant

    North London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    We are partnering with a highly regarded private equity-backed technology business in North London to recruit an exceptional Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and technically strong finance professional, ideally trained within a Top 10 audit firm and bringing either proven industry experience or a strong background in management accounting within a commercial environment.

    • An exciting opportunity within a PE backed business
    • Are you looking to work in a growing organisation?
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  • Management Accounts Assistant

    Warrington
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £37,000 per year

    The Assistant Accountant will support the Accounting & Finance department by handling essential financial tasks, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and an interest in the retail industry.

    • Assistant Accountant
    • £33k to £37k - Warrington
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  • Project Accountant

    Derby
    Permanent
    £53,000 - £57,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner to work closely with senior leaders and their teams, supporting both strategic and operational decision making across the business

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Decision support, financial modeling, Hybrid working
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Park Royal
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £42,000 per year

    The Assistant Accountant will support the Accounting & Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role requires strong analytical skills and an eye for detail to manage financial data effectively

    • Hybrid Working - 4 days in office and 1 from home
    • Great Opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Borehamwood
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    Join a fast-paced, multi-site entertainment business as an Assistant Accountant, taking ownership of weekly trading, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering closely with venue managers to drive performance. This is a commercially focused role where you'll go beyond processing to provide insights on revenue, costs, and operational efficiencies across multiple venues.

    • Fast-growing, entrepreneurial business
    • Clear progression pathway
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  • Management Accountant - 6 month FTC - FTSE 250

    Salford
    Interim
    £48,000 - £50,000 per year

    This Management Accountant role involves managing financial reporting and supporting the wider accounting and finance department. This fixed-term position based in Salford and offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to accurate financial management and business success.

    • A great role has opened up for an Management Accountant on a 6 month FTC.
    • Working for a FTSE 250 company that is going through an exciting change.
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  • Management Accountant

    Knutsford
    Interim
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

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

    • Immediate start
    • Management Accountant
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  • Management Accountant - Well established and market leading organisation

    Alderley Edge
    Permanent
    £42,000 - £48,000 per year

    A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Management Accountant opportunity. Based in Alderley Edge, open to part qualified ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience candidates.

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    • Very well established, market leading and progressive organisation
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  • Management Accountant

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

    We are seeking TWO skilled Management Accountant to join a reputable business services organisation, one based in Huntingdon and one in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing financial insights and ensuring accurate reporting within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Join a finance team in rebuild mode with real influence from day one!
    • Gain exposure to senior leaders and drive meaningful change in finance!
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  • Senior Accountant

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £40,000 per year

    Senior Accountant, based in Birmingham who will undertake a hands-on role undertaking the preparation or year end accounts and tax production for wide ranging sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

    • Senior Accountant to join a growing firm of accountants in Birmingham
    • Increasing client management, responsibility and progression.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant will play a key role in providing financial insights and support to drive decision-making within the organisation. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in the industrial/manufacturing industry, focusing on accounting and finance processes.

    • Management Accountant Position
    • Salary £45,000 - £55,000
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a retail organisation and support their Accounting & Finance department. The role requires an organised individual with a strong understanding of accounting processes and a passion for delivering accurate financial reporting.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Working with accounts across multi sites
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  • Chartered Accountant

    Eastbourne
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £48,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Accountant to join a thriving business services provider in Eastbourne. The role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting and finance services to a diverse client base.

    • Well established accountancy firm in Eastbourne
    • Chartered Accountant role
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  • Financial Accountant

    Coventry
    Permanent
    £40,500 - £45,000 per year

    The Financial Accountant will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance within the industrial and manufacturing industry. This role is based in Coventry and requires expertise in accounting and finance processes.

    • Permanent
    • Coventry
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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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