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  • AAT Accounts Technician, Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant

    Chard
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £35,000 per year

    A growing chartered accountancy practice based in Chard is looking for an Accounts Senior addition into their team to prepare year end accounts, tax, VAT and provide wider services to a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. The firm and role offers support, progression and development.

    • Accounts Senior to join a growing Chard accountancy firm
    • Providing year end accounts, tax & wider services in a successful team
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  • Accounts Manager

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

    We are seeking a skilled and proactive Accounts Manager to join our team in Bristol. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to manage client portfolios and work with directors while overseeing accounting and finance operations effectively.

    • Accounts Manager to join a highly successful accountancy firm in Bristol.
    • Manage and grow strategic, long-term customer relationships.
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  • Corporate Finance Manager

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £52,000 per year

    A standout opportunity for a Corporate Finance Manager to join a highly regarded Bristol‑based accountancy practice. You'll help deliver impactful Corporate Finance projects, working at pace as part of a collaborative, high‑performing team.

    • Uncapped career progression with direct access to senior leaders and clients.
    • Corporate Finance Manager to join leading chartered accountants.
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  • Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC

    Cardiff
    Interim
    £50,000 - £59,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC will play a key role in delivering strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making within the public sector. Based in Pontypridd, this role requires a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles to drive performance and value.

    • 18m FTC for a fantastic organisation
    • make a real impact in this Public Sector organisation
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  • Accounts Technician, Accounts Semi Senior, Assistant Accountant

    Newquay
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £32,000 per year

    A growing accountancy practice with an excellent reputation has a requirement for an Accounts Technician / Accounts Senior to join their team. Based in the firms Newquay offices you will benefit developing within a firm environment that offers support, career and technical skill development as a key addition, working within an expanding group on wide ranging clients across varied sectors and turnovers.

    • Accounts Technician/Accts Senior to join a growing Newquay accountancy practice
    • Support, technical skill development & progression on offer in a successful firm
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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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  • Systems Transformation & Change Management Lead

    North West England
    Temporary
    £65,000 - £76,000 per year

    Experienced transformation professional to lead the design, development and implementation of a major finance systems programme. This role will oversee the configuration, integration and optimisation of a new ERP platform and will play a central part in shaping future financial processes, policies and reporting capabilities.

    • Project, system and transformation opportunity
    • 18 month contract
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  • Finance Business Partner - Market Leading Organisation

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

    Michael Page are delighted to partner with our client to recruit a Qualified Finance Business Partner. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, producing high-quality monthly management accounts while also acting as a Finance Business Partner to operational and departmental leaders. You'll work closely with budget holders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the Group.

    • Finance Business Partner - Glasgow
    • Market Leading High Growth Business
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  • Accounts Senior

    Altrincham
    Permanent
    £4,500 - £30,000 per year

    We are looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a family run Accountancy firm in Altrincham. This role will focus on providing high-quality accounting and finance support to a variety of clients.

    • A small family run Accountancy firm in Altrincham.
    • You will be experienced in Accounts but can learn Audit on the job!
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  • Group Corporate Tax Manager - International Tax Accounting role

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £85,000 per year

    The Group Corporate Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing all corporate tax matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and optimising tax strategies. This permanent role is based in Bristol and offers a rewarding opportunity for a tax professional to contribute to a growing organisation.

    • Tax Accounting and Tax reporting bias role
    • Base up to £85,000. Hybrid working available
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  • Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Accounts Technician

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

    A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Totnes is searching for an Accounts Senior to join their team in a role with increasing responsibility and opportunity to develop, progressing in your career as a key addition into this successful and forward moving firm.

    • Accounts Senior to join a growing chartered accountancy practice in Totnes
    • Support, technical skill development and progression on offer in a growing firm.
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  • Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Accounts Technician

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

    A growing accountancy practice based in Crewkerne has a requirement for an Accounts Senior to join their team. You will undertake year end accounts preparation, tax and VAT compliance, bookkeeping and undertake wider responsibilities with the opportunity offering increasing responsibility, technical skill development and support on offer, as you develop within this firm and role.

    • Accounts Senior to join a chartered accountancy practice in Crewkerne
    • Support, training, skill development and progression on offer in a growing firm.
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  • Accounts Manager

    Luton
    Permanent

    The Accounts Manager will oversee a diverse SME client portfolio, delivering high quality accounting, tax, and advisory services. You'll build strong client relationships, oversee junior team members, and assist the Directors with advisory and business planning projects.

    • Manage a diverse accounts and tax client portfolio
    • Opportunity to be a part of the growth of a small firm
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

    International
    Permanent
    £68,000 - £72,000 per year

    The Financial Reporting Manager will oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role is based in Kidlington and focuses on providing financial insights to support decision-making in this international business.

    • Hybrid working pattern
    • Excellent benefits package
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  • Payroll Administrator

    Stafford
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes within the fast-paced FMCG industry.

    Based in Stafford, the role requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accurate and timely payroll management.

    This is a fully office based position in Stafford.

    • Permanent opportunity in Stafford for a growing business.
    • Salary up to £35,000.
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  • Part Time Payroll Officer

    International
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £33,000 per year

    The Part Time Payroll Officer will play a key role in managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, and compliance. This is a permanent opportunity for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking a part-time role.

    • Fantastic benefits on offer.
    • Work in a friendly environment.
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  • Payroll Controls and Compliance Associate Director

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

    Job Title: Payroll Controls and Compliance Associate Director
    Location: Manchester / Stockport (Hybrid Working)
    Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
    Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

    • Payroll Controls and Compliance Associate Director - Manchester / Stockport
    • Reputable business offering hybrid working
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  • Client Manager

    Eastbourne
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Client Manager will oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting and finance services. This permanent role in Eastbourne offers an opportunity to work in the business services industry, focusing on client relationships and strategic financial management.

    • Client Manager role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Eastbourne
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  • Audit Senior, Audit and Accounts Senior, Qualified Accountant

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

    A highly successful and leading accountancy practice is searching for a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit and Accounts Senior to join their teams, based from the firms Bristol offices in a role with progression and career development potential.

    • Audit and Accounts Senior to join a growing and successful Bristol accountants
    • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer
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  • Audit and Accounts Senior, Audit Senior, Qualified Accountant

    Weston-Super-Mare
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    A growing and leading firm of chartered accountants based in Weston-Super-Mare has a requirement for an Accounts and Audit Senior to join their team in a key position in this successful team providing a mix of accounts, audit and wider service provision to a very varied client base. A career path and progression is on offer within this team and firm.

    • Accounts and Audit Senior to join a growing Weston Super Mare accountants
    • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer
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  • Accounts & Tax Senior

    Sevenoaks
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £50,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Tax Senior to join a professional services firm in Sevenoaks. This role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, preparing and submitting tax returns and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Accounts & Tax Senior
    • Independent firm in Sevenoaks
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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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  • Business Services Manager

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

    The Client Manager role is an exciting opportunity within the accountancy industry, focusing on accounting and finance. This permanent position in Brighton requires a skilled individual to oversee operational processes and ensure the successful delivery of client services.

    • Client Manager role
    • Brighton based accountancy practice
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  • Financial Control Manager

    Bromley
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £85,000 per year

    The Financial Control Manager leads a team responsible for financial accounting, controls, and reporting while ensuring strong governance and efficient processes. The role also drives continuous improvement, manages operational tax and regulatory submissions, and partners with key finance teams.

    • Opportunity to shape best in class financial control capability
    • Lead the team through a high impact transformation
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  • Finance Business Partner - Global Creative Brand

    South West London
    Permanent

    A superb Finance Business Partner opportunity has arisen in a global leading creative company based in South West London

    • Global leading creative company
    • Commercial team finance business partner
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  • Finance Assistant

    Tonbridge
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join the accounting and finance team. The role is based in Tonbridge and involves supporting financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting processes.

    • Superb opportunity in the heart of Tonbridge
    • Opportunity for personal development
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  • Finance Assistant

    Sevenoaks
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £33,000 per year

    Responsibilities will include managing purchase and sales ledgers, processing payments, undertaking reconciliations, overseeing timesheet administration, managing CIS and VAT return processes, handling expenses, and carrying out ad-hoc finance functions.

    • Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
    • An opportunity to work within a well established organisation.
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  • Commercial Finance Controller

    International
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Commercial Finance Controller to join a thriving team within the FMCG industry in Old Windsor. This role requires a professional with strong expertise in accounting and finance to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

    • Chance to work for a household brand!
    • Hybrid working - 2 days in office!
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  • Interim Head of Finance

    City of London
    Temporary
    £440 - £550 per day

    The Head of Finance will manage the Year End and Audit cycle.

    • Do you have experience of managing an investment portfolio?
    • Do you have Charity SORP experience?
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  • Finance Manager - Treasury & Planning

    Salford
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £64,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee treasury management, financial planning, and reporting within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role in Salford is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Hybrid working with a progressive organisation in Manchester
    • Full time, Permanent
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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.

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