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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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  • Finance Payroll Assistant

    Stockport
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £42,000 per year

    This Finance Payroll Assistant role within the industrial/manufacturing sector is an excellent opportunity to join a growing global company. Based in Stockport, this fixed-term contract offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic accounting and finance department.

    • Finance & Payroll Assistant Stockport
    • Hybrid working 3 days in Stockport office/2 remote 12 Month Contract
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  • Group Financial Controller

    Chepstow
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £85,000 per year

    The Group Financial Controller will oversee the accounting and finance operations within the life science industry, ensuring compliance and strategic financial management. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation while working in a hybrid capacity.

    • Rare opportunity to work in a brilliant organisation to develop
    • Great benefits and hybrid working
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  • German Speaking AR Specialist

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

    We are seeking a motivated German Speaking AR Specialist to join a leading organisation in the luxury furniture sector. The ideal candidate will excel in accounts receivable processes and demonstrate strong communication skills in both German and English.

    • Opportunity to use German daily in a fast-paced finance role.
    • Chance to grow AR experience within an international team.
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  • Purchase Ledger

    Wakefield
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    The role of Purchase Ledger in the property industry involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping within the accounting & finance department. This temporary position offers an opportunity to contribute to a well-structured team in Wakefield, with the potential to transition to a permanent role.

    • Be part of a fast-paced and expanding business with ongoing projects.
    • Start in a temporary role with the possibility of securing a long-term position.
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  • Internal Audit Manager

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    On behalf of the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager is accountable for delivering internal audit engagements from planning to closure through fieldwork, reporting and monitoring management's progress with implementing agreed action plans.

    • Exciting Opportunity to Join a Growing Organisation & Develop the Function
    • Excellent Salary, Benefits and Flexible working on offer
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  • Purchase Ledger Assistant

    Hyde
    Temporary
    £28,000 - £28,000 per year

    The Purchase Ledger Assistant will be responsible for managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate purchase records in the industrial/manufacturing sector. This temporary role is based in Hyde and requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accuracy in accounting and finance.

    • Purchase Ledger Assistant
    • Hyde Full time office based Immediate Start
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  • Accounts Payable Associate

    Cheadle
    Temporary
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Associate will play a key role in managing and processing invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. This temporary position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of accounting practices within the business services industry.

    • Accounts Payable Assistant
    • Cheadle Stockport- Hybrid working 3 days in office/2 remote
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  • Senior Credit Controller

    Stockport
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Credit Controller will manage and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and resolving payment discrepancies. This role requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of credit management in the business services sector.

    • Senior Credit Controller
    • Hazel Grove Stockport- Full time office based
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  • Payroll Team Lead

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

    Great opportunity to join a highly productive, busy retail payroll team. This is a close-knit operation with end to end processing, team leader responsibility and system ownership.

    • Join a highly reputable brand!
    • Belong to a busy payroll function!
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  • Payroll Advisor

    Bristol
    Interim

    This role offers the chance to take ownership of end‑to‑end payroll within a respected FMCG organisation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to support payroll queries, submissions, and continuous process improvements.

    • Hybrid (2 days in office)
    • Potential to extend contract
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  • Accounts Payable Specialist - Salford - Interim

    Salford
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable role in the Business Services industry involves processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments. This temporary position in Salford is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a background in accounting and finance.

    • A great opportunity has opened up for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist
    • This interim role is based in Salford and offering up to £30,000
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  • Financial Planning and Analysis - 12 month FTC - Bolton

    Bolton
    Interim
    £38,000 - £43,000 per year

    This role involves preparing accurate financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Finance Reporting Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department.

    • An exciting opportunity for a Finance Reporting Analyst has opened up.
    • This is a 12 month FTC based in Bolton.
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  • Finance Manager - Interim - Central Manchester - £50,000

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a professional services company on a temporary basis in Manchester. The role involves overseeing accounting and finance activities while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

    • A great opportunity for an interim Finance Manager as opened up.
    • This role is based in City Centre Manchester, offering up to £50,000.
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  • Financial Controller

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    The Financial Controller will oversee the Accounting & Finance department, ensuring the financial health and compliance of the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the life sciences industry in Oxford.

    • Varied hands‑on Financial Controller role
    • Mix of technical accounting, controls and commercial finance
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Warrington
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We're supporting a business in Warrington who are looking for a short-term Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide cover within their transactional finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong clerical finance skills who is available at short notice. Sage 200 is desirable but not essential. Immediate start.

    • Are you immediatley available accounts assistant?
    • Do you have Sage 200 experience?
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  • Sales Ledger Assistant 16 Month FTC

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £25,800 - £25,800 per year

    The role of a Sales Ledger Assistant involves managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments. This is a 16-month fixed-term contract position based in Leeds within the retail industry.

    • 16 month Maternity cover position.
    • Thrive within a fast paced working environment where no two days are the same.
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  • Finance Assistant

    Chipping Norton
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £34,000 per year

    We are looking for an immediately available, meticulous and organised Accounts Assistant to join a busy Accounting & Finance department based near Chipping Norton for a 6 month fixed-term contract. This is a transactional role that focuses on supporting financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.

    • Immediate start
    • A chance to join a reputable, friendly organisation
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk (Hybrid)

    Burton-On-Trent
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £30,000 per year

    Our client, a medium sized organisation near Burton on Trent, are looking for a temporary person to join their Purchase Ledger team asap. They offer hybrid working (3 days in the office)

    • Immediate start, hybrid working opportunity
    • 3 month temp assignment
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  • Accounts Payable Temp

    Harrogate
    Temporary
    £13 - £16 per hour

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Temp to join a fast-paced accounting team within the property industry. This temporary role offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficient management of accounts payable processes in London.

    • Potential for a temp-to-perm transition, offering long-term opportunities.
    • Gain valuable experience in the property industry.
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  • Finance Manager

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

    The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations within the FMCG industry, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a fantastic newly created opportunity due to growth of our client's business.

    Based in Stafford, this role requires expertise in accounting and finance to support effective decision-making and business growth.

    This is a fully office based position in Stafford.

    • Permanent opportunity for a growing business.
    • Salary up to £55,000.
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  • Senior Accounts Assistant

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

    This role as a Senior Accounts Assistant involves supporting the accounting and finance team with day-to-day financial operations. You will ensure accurate financial reporting while contributing to the smooth running of the organisation's financial processes.

    • Join a thriving organisation.
    • Work in a fun and friendly team.
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  • Finance Assistant

    Edinburgh
    Permanent

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the accounting and finance operations within the travel & tourism industry. This role is based in Edinburgh and focuses on ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team.

    • PE Backed Growing Business with Development Opportunities
    • Competitive Salary & Hybrid working
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  • Consolidation and Financial Systems Specialist

    Hemel Hempstead
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £95,000 per year

    The role of Consolidation and Financial Systems Specialist requires expertise in managing financial systems and consolidation processes within the accounting and finance department. This permanent position is based in Hemel Hempstead.

    • Global Exposure
    • System Ownership
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  • Finance Manager

    Frimley
    Interim
    £75,000 - £80,000 per year

    Looks after a small finance team of varying capabilities and be responsible for BAU, month-end & PnL review.

    • Market leading organisation
    • Hybrid working
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  • Senior FP&A analyst

    City of London
    Interim
    £54,000 - £63,000 per year

    The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department by providing insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis within the retail industry.

    • Commercial finance role in retail brand.
    • Business partnering focused role.
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  • Finance Manager

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

    The Finance Manager role requires expertise in overseeing financial operations. Based in Southampton, this permanent position is based in the accountancy team and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to accounting and finance functions.

    • Finance Manager Position
    • Salary £55,000 - £65,000
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  • Credit Controller

    Warrington
    Temporary
    £15 - £18 per hour

    A leading organisation are currently seeking a Credit Controller for a temporary 6 month assignment based in Warrington.

    Working as part of a fast‑paced finance team, you will support the wider finance function by managing outstanding debt, building strong relationships with customers, and ensuring credit control processes are followed effectively.

    • Are you immediatley available?
    • Do you have a strong Credit Control/Accounts Recievable background
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  • Finance Analyst

    Canterbury
    Permanent

    The role of Finance Analyst in the not-for-profit sector requires strong analytical skills to support financial planning and reporting.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Superb opportunity to work for a company that makes a difference
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  • Accounts Senior

    Dorking
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £42,000 per year

    We are seeking an Accounts Senior to join our professional services team, focusing on accounting and finance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial management.

    • Accounts Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm in Dorking
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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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