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  • Payroll Officer

    Canterbury
    Temporary
    £16 - £20 per hour

    As a Payroll Officer in the not-for-profit sector, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day payroll processes to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Based in Canterbury, this temporary position is a role to utilise your payroll expertise to support the smooth running of the organisation's operations.

    • Urgently seeking a Payroll officer to work for a period of 3 months
    • Central location
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  • Corporate Finance Senior

    Maidstone
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £60,000 per year

    This Corporate Finance Senior role in Maidstone offers an opportunity to work in the accounting practice industry for a top 20 accountancy firm. The role includes Corporate Finance engagements across both Transaction Support and Advisory.

    • Top 20 accountancy firm in Maidstone
    • Corporate Finance Senior
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  • Client Payroll Specialist

    Leatherhead
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £44,000 per year

    As a Client Payroll Specialist, you'll manage payroll processes for a portfolio of clients within the professional services industry. Your role will ensure accuracy and compliance, helping clients stay on top of their payroll obligations.

    • Great opportunity and team
    • Hybrid working offered
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  • Payroll Specialist

    Twickenham
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £55,000 per hour

    My client in the property industry is looking for an experienced UK Payroll Specialist/Manager for a 3-6 month interim assignment to support end-to-end payroll operations within a complex, commission-based environment. The role requires strong ADP iHCM experience and expertise in payroll processing, reconciliations, UK payroll compliance, and ensuring business continuity during a critical period.

    • Immediate start dates
    • Great company culture
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  • Payroll Administrator

    Derby
    Interim
    £28,000 - £28,500 per year

    Our client, a healthcare organisation in Derby, are looking for a Payroll Administrator for a 12 month contract role.

    • Excellent hybrid policy - 3 days per week home working
    • Outstanding pension
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  • Payroll Administrator

    Gillingham
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for managing payroll operations and ensuring accurate processing within the retail industry. This role requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail to support the accounting & finance department effectively.

    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • An opportunity to work with an expanding an successful organsation
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  • Payroll Manager

    Didsbury
    Temporary
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    As the Payroll Manager within facilities management industry, you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll operations in ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is essential in maintaining smooth financial processes and supporting the organisation's key accounting and finance functions.

    • Payroll Manager
    • Didsbury - Hybrid/remote 6-9 Month Contract
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  • AP Manager - Insurance

    City of London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    You will oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations. This role is key to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the business in its day-to-day activities.

    • Brilliant opportunity to join a globally renown insurance organisation
    • Opportunity to manage and help grow the AP function
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  • Senior Payroll Officer

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £36,000 per year

    The Senior Payroll Officer in Nottingham will manage and process payroll operations with precision and efficiency, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

    This role in the professional services industry requires expertise in payroll systems and a strong focus on attention to detail.

    This is a permanent Senior Payroll Officer opportunity paying up to £36,000 with hybrid working available.

    • Permanent Senior Payroll Opportunity.
    • Hybrid position in Nottingham.
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  • Part Time Payroll Administrator

    Newark
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £29,000 per year

    As a Part Time Payroll Administrator in Newark, you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently.

    This role involves managing payroll tasks and supporting the Payroll Manager.

    This is a Part Time Payroll Administrator position (20 hours per week) and is remote with occasional travel to our client's office in Newark.

    • Permanent Part Time Payroll Opportunity
    • Remote position with occasional travel to Newark
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  • Accounts Senior

    Eastbourne
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a leading accountancy firm in Eastbourne. The role focuses on providing high-quality accounting and finance support to a diverse portfolio of clients.

    • Well established accountancy firm in the Eastbourne area
    • Accounts Senior role
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  • Portfolio Manager

    Chichester
    Permanent
    £44,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Client Manager to oversee and manage a portfolio of client accounts within the Accounting & Finance department. This role, based in Chichester, requires someone with expertise in business services and a strong focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

    • Client Manager role
    • Leading accountancy firm in Chichester
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  • Audit and Accounts Senior, Audit Senior, Qualified Accountant

    Bude
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £42,000 per year

    A growing chartered accountancy practice based in Bude is searching for a qualified Audit and Accounts Senior to join their team. You will have a mixed and varied role across both managing the delivery of audit, accounts and other wider ranging services. You will take on increasing responsibility and management of clients as you develop here, with excellent career progression prospects on offer.

    • Audit & Accounts Senior to join a growing Bude chartered accountancy practice.
    • Career progression, developing teams & client management responsibility on offer
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  • Accounts and Audit Senior, Audit Senior, Accountant

    Exeter
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £42,000 per year

    A growing and successful chartered accountancy practice based in Exeter is searching for an Accounts and Audit Senior to join their team as key addition with increasing responsibility and progression on offer. The role and firm offers the chance to develop technically delivering mixed audit, accounts, tax and other service provision within a supportive and highly experienced team and firm.

    • Accounts and Audit Senior to join a growing Exeter accountancy practice
    • Career progression, developing teams & client management responsibility on offer
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  • Business Analyst

    Brighton
    Interim
    £44,000 - £46,000 per year

    As a Business Analyst in the Public Sector, based in Brighton, you'll focus on supporting the busy department. Your role will involve analysing processes and providing insights to help the organisation work more effectively.

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    • Data strategy
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  • Part Time Accounts Assistant

    Lewes
    Interim
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    This role as a Part Time Accounts Assistant in Lewes supports the smooth running of the Accounting & Finance department within the industrial and manufacturing industry. You'll handle day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring the business stays organised and on track financially.

    • Accounts Assistant
    • Part Time
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  • Credit Controller

    South East London
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    As a Credit Control specialist in London, you'll play a key role in managing and maintaining the company's cash flow by ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments. This temporary role in the industrial and manufacturing sector requires a hands-on approach to resolving account queries and keeping things running smoothly.

    • Opportunity to work for a rapidly growing property consultancy.
    • Great culture, exciting projects, and real progression.
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  • Internal Audit Manager

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

    As an Internal Audit Manager in Sheffield, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations within the public sector by overseeing internal audit processes and ensuring compliance. Your work will help maintain transparency and strong financial practices within the organisation.

    • Broad exposure across multiple business areas
    • Incredible opportunities for career progression
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  • Group Financial Controller

    Weybridge
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    Leads the Group's financial control, close, statutory reporting, audit preparation and finance operations capability. The role owns the integrity of the financial records, the balance sheet control framework, month-end and year-end close discipline, technical accounting judgements, financial controls, process ownership and has direct line management of the finance manager and transaction processing finance team.

    • Award-winning business in the financial services industry
    • Broad Group Financial Controller role with Progression Opportunities
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

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

    Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are looking to add a permanent Purchase Ledger Clerk to their finance team in North Leeds. My client is looking for a proactive, motivated candidate that is always keen to get better, and who loves fast paced working environments.

    • Fantastic Accounts Payable Clerk Opportunity in North Leeds!
    • Hybrid working 3/2 split + Clear progression pathways into Management Accounts
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  • FP&A Manager

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £650,000 per year

    I am delighted to be working alongside an established Financial Services provider in their search for an FP&A Manager. You'll be responsible for driving financial planning, analysis and forecasting processes, ensuring the business runs efficiently and makes informed decisions. Working in the professional services sector, you'll provide vital insights to support strategic initiatives and business growth.

    • Fantastic hybrid / flexi working policy
    • Join a growing organisation and really drive the commercial function!
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  • Head of Risk

    London
    Permanent
    £150,000 - £180,000 per year

    The Head of Risk will oversee risk management strategies and compliance frameworks to ensure the organisation operates securely and efficiently. This role in the transport and distribution industry is key to mitigating risks and supporting long-term operational success.

    • Nealy created Head of Risk role, central London on site
    • Highly commercial position, frontline role
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  • Finance Business Partner - Market Leading UK Wide Business

    Glasgow
    Permanent

    Michael Page is delighted to partner with our client to recruit a highly commercial Finance Business Partner position. As Finance Business Partner, you'll provide dedicated commercial and financial support across a portfolio of contracts in Scotland.

    • Finance Business Partner
    • Market Leading UK Wide Business
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  • Senior Accounts & Tax Assistant - Making Tax Digital

    Swansea
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £38,000 per year

    As a Senior Accounts & Tax Assistant in Cardiff, you'll be focusing on Making Tax Digital, ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance for clients in the professional services sector. Your role will help streamline tax processes and provide essential support to the tax department.

    • Develop your career with one of the UK's leading mid-market advisers
    • Be part of a collaborative team trusted by thousands of businesses
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  • Assistant Finance Officer

    South West London
    Temporary
    £25 - £27 per hour

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Officer to support key financial operations within the public sector. The role is based in London and involves assisting with accounting and finance responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

    • Very flexible remote working
    • Scope for extensions and longevity
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  • Accounts Assistant (Payables)

    Ellesmere Port
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is a brilliant Accounts Assistant opportunity to join a business that's investing heavily in its future. Backed by private equity and undergoing an exciting period of growth, they're transforming the way finance supports the wider organisation through new technology, acquisitions and continuous improvement.

    • Fantastic opportunity in a growing business
    • Hybrid working & Flexibility
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  • Finance Manager

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

    As a Finance Manager in Slough, you'll take charge of overseeing financial operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Your role will focus on ensuring smooth financial management and compliance, helping the business stay on track and make informed decisions.

    • An excellent opportunity to work for an established organisation
    • Located in Slough, well-connected by public transport
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  • Transactions Finance Manager

    Runcorn
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £65,000 per year

    This Transactions Finance Manager role, based in Runcorn, focuses on overseeing the financial transactions processes within the property sector. You'll work to ensure smooth operations in accounting and finance, keeping everything on track and accuracy.

    • Transactions Finance Manager - Runcorn
    • Permanent - from £55k +
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  • Payroll Manager

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

    As a Payroll Manager, you'll oversee the entire payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Your role is key to maintaining smooth financial operations and assist your reports.

    • Fantastic company culture!
    • Head up a small team.
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  • Payroll Manager

    Wantage
    Temporary
    £26 - £32 per hour

    This Payroll Manager role based in Wantage is all about ensuring smooth and accurate payroll operations. You'll handle the day-to-day processing of payroll, manage a small and friendly team, and help the wider accounting and finance team stay on top of payments and compliance.

    • Opportunity for permanent role following temporary period
    • Start on short notice
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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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