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  • Credit control

    Harlow
    Temporary
    £15 - £18 per hour

    This temporary Credit Control role in Harlow is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a background in accounting and finance to support the financial health of a company. The position involves managing accounts receivable and ensuring timely payments within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    • Temp - Perm
    • Office based
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  • Finance admin

    Harlow
    Temporary
    £13 - £16 per hour

    This temporary Finance Admin role offers an excellent opportunity to support the accounting and finance department within the industrial and manufacturing industry. Based in Harlow, the position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of administrative processes and financial systems.

    • Temp - Perm
    • Office based role
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  • Credit Controller

    Harlow
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £32,000 per year

    The Credit Controller will manage and maintain the credit and collections process within the construction related sector, ensuring timely payments and reducing outstanding debts. This role requires a detail-oriented professional.

    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Working for a well established organisation who are performing very well
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  • Accounts Manager - Practice

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year
    Remote

    You will be tasked with overall responsibility for the production team of senior accountants and bookkeepers: training and developing them from a technical view while managing and review the workload.

    • One day in the office per week
    • Relaxed working environment
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  • Interim Financial Controller

    Glasgow
    Temporary
    £360 - £420 per day

    The Interim Financial Controller will oversee all financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards within the leisure, travel, and tourism industry. This temporary role is based in Glasgow and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting and finance expertise.

    • Interim Financial Controller
    • Immediate start
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  • Interim Assistant Director of Finance and Commercial

    Manchester
    Temporary

    An experienced Assistant Director of Finance and Commercial is required to lead financial planning, reporting, governance, and commercial activity within a complex, high-profile organisation. This interim role will act as the organisation's senior finance lead, providing strategic advice to the Executive Team while ensuring robust financial control and operational delivery.

    • Leading financial strategy and governance in a complex public body
    • Broad remit across finance, procurement and estates, driving improvement
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  • Head of Finance

    Woking
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    The post reports directly into our Director of Finance and the team comprises of a Finance & Funding Officer and a Finance Assistant & Purchase Ledger Clerk. The postholder will have broad experience in a Finance team, ideally in an education setting. The main focus of the post will be on management reporting and payroll as the post carries the responsibility of overseeing the organisation's payroll each month.

    • Head of Finance vacancy within the Education sector
    • CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification
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  • Transactional Finance Manager

    Sevenoaks
    Temporary
    £18 - £24 per hour

    The role of Transactional Finance Manager involves overseeing financial operations within the property industry, ensuring efficient and accurate management of transactional processes. Based in Sevenoaks, this temporary opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Temp - Perm
    • Great opportunity for an experienced finance manager
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  • Finance Business Partner- Manufacturing Business

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

    The role of Finance Business Partner involves providing financial insights and support to help drive decision-making and improve operational performance. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in accounting and finance who are eager to influence business strategies within the transport and distribution industry.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Development and progression
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  • FTC Strategic Finance Manager

    Solihull
    Interim
    £75,000 - £82,500 per year

    The FTC Strategic Finance Manager will play a crucial role in supporting mergers and acquisitions of this global business, supporting on financial due diligence, building robust valuation models, supporting investment papers, and advising on deal structuring and financing arrangements within a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Solihull with a degree of travel.

    • This role will support the mergers, acquisitions, and divestment activities.
    • Interim to permanent, hybrid opportunity.
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  • Finance Manager

    London
    Temporary
    £600 - £700 per day

    The Finance Manager role in the public sector is a temporary opportunity, focusing on managing ERP implementation projects, financial operations, tax and ensuring compliance with policies. This position offers a chance to contribute to a key organisation's accounting and finance department.

    • Interim Finance Manager - Home Based Day Rate: 600-700
    • Long Term Contract Expiring March 2028 Large Central Government Organisation
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  • Bookkeeper

    Tunbridge Wells
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £40,000 per year

    This permanent Bookkeeper role in Tunbridge Wells involves maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting function within a professional services environment. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of financial processes.

    • Well established accountancy firm in Tunbridge Wells
    • Bookkeeper role
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Tax & Accounts Manager

    Hailsham
    Permanent

    The role of Tax & Accounts Specialist involves overseeing accounting and tax compliance tasks to support a professional services firm. Based in Hailsham, you will ensure accurate financial management and provide expert tax advice

    • Tax and Accounts specialist
    • Medium-sized accountancy firm in Hailsham
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  • Part-Time Finance Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £72,000 - £85,000 per year

    This part-time Finance Manager role in the Energy sector offers an exciting opportunity to oversee financial operations and provide strategic support in a hybrid working environment. Based in London, this permanent position is ideal for professionals looking to work part-time in a high performing team.

    • This is a rare chance to work part-time in a supportive finance team
    • This role offers strong hybrid working and a competitive salary
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  • Credit Controller

    Huntingdon
    Permanent
    £31,500 - £38,500 per year

    The position of Credit Controller within the business services industry requires a detail-oriented and organised individual to manage and maintain customer accounts, ensuring timely payments and resolving any payment issues. This permanent role based in Huntingdon is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Hybrid working
    • Opportunities for progression and development
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  • Group FP&A

    Huntingdon
    Temporary

    This temporary Group FP&A role in the Consumer Goods industry requires a skilled professional with expertise in accounting and finance. Based in Huntingdon, the position focuses on financial planning and analysis to support business decisions effectively.

    • High-impact FP&A role - Interim 6-9 month role
    • Be part of a growing business and fantastic finance team
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  • Financial Controller

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

    This role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance, with a focus on ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Based in Southampton, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage and oversee the financial operations of a well-established organisation

    • People-first, director-led culture with strong backing
    • High-impact, strategic Financial Controller role
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  • Temporary Credit Controller

    London
    Temporary
    £18 - £22 per hour

    This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled, Temporary Credit Controller to join a thriving healthcare organisation in London. The role involves managing accounts receivables and ensuring timely payments while maintaining excellent client relationships.

    • Immediate start with reputable Harley Street medical clinic
    • Opportunity to build credit control experience in a fast-paced role
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  • Finance Admin

    West Midlands
    Temporary

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Admin to join a professional services organisation, providing key support within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Enrolment in the Aviva Pension scheme
    • Access to Vitality private healthcare
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  • Transactional Assistant

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We are recruiting for an Interim Transactional Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 6-month contract.

    This is a hands-on role providing essential support across transactional finance, with a particular focus on credit control. You'll be stepping in to provide additional capacity within the team and help keep processes running smoothly during a busy period.

    • 6 month interim role.
    • Hybrid, Leeds based position.
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  • Financial Controller

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

    The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance function within a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

    • Part qualified position with a senior title
    • Great company culture and quick start
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  • Finance Manager

    West London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £95,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance within the financial services industry Family Office. This permanent role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with expertise in accounting and finance, tax, and bookkeeping.

    • High-impact, commercially varied remit - Family Office.
    • Autonomy and direct access to decision-makers - influence key decisions.
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  • Accounts Assistant

    City of London
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £38,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the retail industry. This position is based in London and requires a detail-oriented individual with a focus on financial accuracy and administrative efficiency.

    • Opportunity to work for an exciting, growing company in Central London
    • Study support is provided alongside the role
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  • Business Services Associate

    Worcester
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £37,000 per year

    This Business Services Associate role offers hands-on exposure to accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax work across a varied SME client base. It is ideal for someone early in their practice career who wants structured development and clear progression within a professional firm.

    • Business Services Associate role offers hands-on exposure
    • Supporting managers on SME portfolios and providing a clear pathway for progress
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  • FP&A Manager - Infrastructure

    City of London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £90,000 per year

    The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning and analysis for the organisation, providing vital insights to support decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to excel in the infrastructure space.

    • This is for a rapidly scaling infrastructure business
    • This role offers a chance to shape and grow out the FP&A team
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  • Senior Auditor

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

    This Audit Senior role offers exposure to a broad portfolio of complex audit engagements, including group audits and consolidations, while taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion. It is ideal for a qualified or near qualified auditor looking to accelerate progression and deepen technical and client-facing experience.

    • Senior Auditor to join a growing firm of accountants in Coventry area.
    • Join a friendly, forward-thinking team with a flexible work culture.
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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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