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  • Accountant

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

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a busy and collaborative finance team based in Caerphilly. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a large, fast-paced organisation.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Study Support - AAT / ACCA
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  • Accountant

    Sevenoaks
    Temporary
    £40,000 - £46,000 per year

    This temporary Accountant role in the industrial/manufacturing industry involves overseeing financial records, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the accounting and finance department in Sevenoaks. The position requires strong attention to detail and knowledge of core accounting principles.

    • 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
    • Fantastic Opportunity to gain valuable experience
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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

    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.

    • Accountant Position
    • Salary £35,000 - £40,000
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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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  • Assistant Accountant

    Newport
    Interim

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and financial control activities.

    • 4 Days Working From Home - 1 Day Office
    • 12 Month FTC - Immediate Start
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  • Management Accountant

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

    I'm delighted to be exclusively partnered with a property company based in the Wigan area in their search for a Management Accountant. This will be a progressive role reporting into a brilliant Finance Director who aims to be a mentor to the successful candidate.

    • Forward-thinking organisation and a very progressive role
    • Community focused, employee dedicated company
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £38,000 per year



    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and growing business based in Liverpool. Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, inventory accounting and month-end processes within a small, collaborative finance team.

    • Immediate start on offer
    • Growing business in the heart of Liverpool
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  • Property Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £350 - £450 per day

    The Property Accountant role involves managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for property-related transactions within the business services industry. This temporary position in London is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking to contribute effectively to a professional environment.

    • Contributing to a service that supports millions of people's daily lives.
    • Strong career development opportunities.
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  • Management accountant

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £47,000 per year

    This Management Accountant role in Portsmouth involves overseeing financial processes, preparing budgets, and supporting decision-making to keep the organisation running efficiently. You'll play a key part in providing valuable financial insights and ensuring compliance within the public sector.

    • Drive meaningful impact by shaping education funding and outcomes.
    • Join an organisation undergoing major transformation and growth
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  • Senior Accountant

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £56,000 per year

    As a Senior Accountant in Portsmouth, you'll play a key role in managing financial operations within the public sector. Your work will help ensure the organisation's finances are accurate, compliant and well-organised.

    • Shape major education and social care transformation programmes.
    • Partner with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    As a Management Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the business. From preparing management reports to analysing budgets, your work will help the company make informed financial decisions.

    • Opportunity to work with a successful manufacturing organisation
    • Manage a Team and support the Financial Controller
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  • Management Accountant

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    Are you a Management Accountant looking to play a key role? Based near Maidstone this permanent role involves providing valuable insights to support business decisions.

    • Hybrid working available
    • Ideally have manufacturing experience
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  • Principal Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £393 - £436 per day

    This temporary Principal Accountant role in the public sector focuses on managing financial processes and ensuring compliance within the Accounting & Finance department. You'll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting decision-making with strong financial insights.

    • Interim Principal Accountant Day Rate: PAYE: £317.86 Umbrella: £436.83 per day
    • Hybrid Working. London Local Authority
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  • Group Accountant

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £56,000 per year

    As a Group Accountant in Portsmouth within the public sector, you'll play a key role in managing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting. Your work will support the organisation's financial health and compliance, contributing to its overall success.

    • Group Accountant Position
    • Salary £50,000 - £56,000
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Borehamwood
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    £32,000 - £32,000 per year

    As an Assistant Accountant in the FMCG industry, you'll handle day-to-day financial tasks to keep the accounts organised and running smoothly. Based in Borehamwood, this role ensures the accuracy of financial records and supports the wider finance team.

    • Fast-growing, entrepreneurial business
    • Clear Progression
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  • Senior Accountant

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £42,000 - £47,000 per year

    As a Senior Accountant in Portsmouth, you'll handle financial reporting and analysis to support the public sector's accounting needs. This role ensures accurate financial management, helping the organisation run efficiently.

    • Senior Accountant Position
    • Salary £42,000 - £47,000
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  • External Management Accountant

    Chippenham
    Permanent
    £53,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Management Accountant in Chippenham offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial reporting and analysis within the professional services industry. This position is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills and the ability to liaise effectively with external stakeholders.

    • Supporting senior management, by delivering high-quality financial reporting,
    • Experienced Management Accountant , responsible for timely management accounts
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  • Management Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £48,000 - £54,000 per year

    Michael Page are partnering with an established client in Leeds on their search for a Management Accountant. This is a busy and varied role with a commercial focus, providing key operational and strategic support to business stakeholders across month-end duties, variance analysis and much more. Plenty of development offer with exposure to wider business areas - a fantastic move for accountants looking for wider remits and commercial exposure.

    • Varied Management Accountant role with commercial exposure
    • A growing business with personal development opportunities
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  • Management Accountant

    Gravesend
    Interim
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    As a Management Accountant in the FMCG industry based in Gravesend, you'll be responsible for managing financial records and preparing reports that help the business make informed decisions. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the organisation.

    • 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
    • Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
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  • Accountant - Remote, Accountancy Practice

    West Midlands
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year
    Remote
    • You will be responsible for oyur own portfolio of clients, providing year end accounts and tax services along with broader business advisory services as and when appropriate.
    • Fully remote working arrangements
    • Mixed portfolio of clients that you are responsible for
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This Management Accountant role in Brighton is all about keeping the numbers in check and helping the business make smart financial decisions. You'll be handling the day-to-day financial reporting and analysis to ensure everything runs smoothly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

    • Management Accounting
    • Financial Analysis
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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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  • management accountant

    Walton-On-Thames
    Permanent
    £49,500 - £60,500 per year

    The Accountant will play a key role in supporting Head of Finance with the running of finance function , whilst also providing accurate, timely and high-quality reporting to Head Office. The role has increased focus on robust reporting, financial controls, IFRS-related queries, audit support and the provision of clear financial information to meet local and Group requirements.

    • Private medical Hybrid working
    • Pension 25 days holiday
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  • Management Accountant

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

    As a Management Accountant in Chorley, you'll play a key role in overseeing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function. This position is perfect for someone looking to contribute their accounting expertise to drive informed decision-making.

    • Management Accountant - Chorley
    • Hugely progressive business with excellent benefits
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  • Financial accountant

    Birmingham
    Interim
    £46,000 - £48,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a part or fully qualified accountant to join a leading not-for-profit organisation, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and the leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. You'll play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements, and supporting the organisation's wider mission through high-quality finance operations.

    • Lead and influence a key finance function
    • Join a purpose-driven organisation
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  • Management Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent

    As Management Accountant, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts process while partnering with colleagues across the business to provide meaningful financial insight and support continued growth.

    • Broad SME role with business partnering, mentoring & FC exposure.
    • Ideal for an industry accountant or second move from practice.
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  • Financial Accountant

    Birmingham
    Interim
    £46,000 - £50,000 per year

    This opportunity supports senior finance colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end processes, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and charity regulations

    • Hybrid FTC for a 12 month basis
    • National charity going through change
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  • Financial Accountant

    Birmingham
    Interim
    £45,535 - £50,000 per year

    This Financial Accountant role in Birmingham is all about keeping things running smoothly by managing financial processes and ensuring accuracy in reporting. You'll play a key part in supporting the not-for-profit organisation's goals through effective financial management.

    • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
    • Working for a Non For Profit Organisation
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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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