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  • Finance Manager

    Ware
    Temporary
    £162 - £198 per day

    This temporary opportunity for a Finance Manager in Widford involves overseeing financial operations within the property sector. The successful candidate will manage accounting processes and support key financial decision-making.

    • Immediate start 1 month temp and then permanent
    • Great company culture and working environment
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  • Interim Group Reporting Manager

    Maidenhead
    Temporary
    £400 - £500 per day

    As Interim Group Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, compliant and timely consolidated financial information during a demanding reporting season. The role sits within a well‑established group finance function, and will work closely with senior finance leadership, divisional teams and external auditors to uphold high standards of financial integrity, transparency and compliance.

    • UK‑listed global group seeks Interim to support its Group Finance reporting
    • 6 month contract covering half-year reporting, audit and controls
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    Michael Page are partnering with a successful business looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant.

    • Permanent, Christchurch
    • £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Tunbridge Wells
    Temporary

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a reputable company. This temp role in accounting and finance focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth processing of purchase ledger transactions

    • Temp to Permanent - Must be immediately available
    • Great local employer in Tunbridge Wells
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  • Accounts Assistant

    International
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year



    Here is an opportunity where you can feel genuinely valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. This Accounts Assistant role is perfect for someone who loves being part of a friendly team and wants to make a real impact every day.You'll join a workplace that treats you like a key part of the journey, and you'll gain rich experience that strengthens your finance career from day one.

    • Immediate start on offer
    • Hybrid working and great benefits
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  • Senior Transactional Lead - Manchester

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    This position of Senior Transactional Lead involves overseeing financial transactions and ensuring accurate reporting. Based in Manchester, this temporary position requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in accounting and finance.

    • An interim Senior Transactional Lead Role has opened up in Manchester.
    • This role is offering between £35,000 to £45,000 dependent upon experience.
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  • Payroll Specialist

    London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Payroll Specialist / Manager will manage and oversee payroll processes, along with some accounting responsibilities. This role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in payroll systems and coming from an accounting background within the business services industry.

    • Hybrid payroll management and payroll accounting role
    • High performing and supportive culture
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  • Head of Finance & Finance Transformation - 12 - 15 month Contract

    South East England
    Interim
    £65,000 - £65,000 per year
    Remote

    Reporting into the Director of Finance, this Head of Finance and Finance Transformation role will lead the finance function through major organisational change, driving financial strategy, governance and high‑quality reporting whilst keeping the day‑to‑day finance operations running smoothly.

    You will spearhead a transformation programme to modernise systems and processes, building a faster and smarter finance function.

    • 100% Remote role
    • Opportunity to transform the finance function and implement new systems.
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Widnes
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    The Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk will manage the invoice processing and supplier payments efficiently within the Accounts Payable department. This role is based in Widnes and offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment in an ongoing contract

    • Temporay Accounts Payable Clerk position based in Widnes
    • Strong ERP system knowledge
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Reading
    Interim
    £31,500 - £35,500 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Based in Reading, this role focuses on supporting financial operations and ensuring accuracy in reporting

    • A varied Accounts Assistant role for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave.
    • Quick process and turnaround. Large company with lots of options.
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  • Head of Commercial Finance Business Partners

    London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Head of Commercial Finance will oversee financial strategy and operations to support organisational goals within the Not For Profit sector. Based in London, this role requires expertise in accounting, financial planning, and resource optimisation to drive impact.

    • Permanent Senior Finance Business Partner role with a Charity in London
    • Brilliant exposure, development and progression on offer
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  • Finance Officer

    Doncaster
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £31,000 per year

    The Finance Officer will play a key role in managing financial operations within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent position is based in Doncaster and requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Finance Officer Permanent opportunity
    • Doncaster based Role
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  • Junior Business Partner

    Windsor
    Temporary
    £350 - £415 per day

    We are seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support the commercial finance team during a period of transition. This role combines key elements of Finance Business Partnering with responsibility for the management, control, and optimisation of the trade spend system.

    • Business‑facing role ensuring controls, smooth month end, and data support.
    • Hands-on accountant strong in systems management, controls and partnering.
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Wakefield
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    This temporary Accounts Assistant role in Wakefield offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Retail industry by supporting the accounting and finance department. The role requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to ensure smooth financial operations.

    • Use your AP knowledge to support the finance team.
    • Potential longer term opportunity.
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  • FP&A Analyst

    Westerham
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled FP&A Analyst to join a small team within a dynamic business in the North Kent area. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this role covers month end reporting, business partnering with commercial teams and oversees financial control, planning and reporting for various divisions.

    • Hybrid working (4:1 split)
    • A fast‑paced environment that rewards curiosity, creativity, and ambition
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  • Financial Controller

    Aberdeen
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller will oversee all financial matters including US GAAP based on monthly accounts, provision of rolling forecasts and business plans. The successful candidate will have a previous proven record of working autonomously across the wider business functions.

    • Number one role
    • Multi-site responsibility
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  • Payroll Specialist

    Fareham
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £33,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join the Accounting & Finance department in the life science industry. This permanent role is based in Fareham and involves managing payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    • Well established Business within the Fareham area
    • Business thriving on growth
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  • Purchase Ledger

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

    We are looking for a meticulous Purchase Ledger to join our team in Leatherhead. The role involves managing accounts payable processes and ensuring accurate financial transactions within the healthcare industry.

    • Hybrid working, 3 days in the office weekly.
    • Opportunity to work within a well established finance team.
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  • Senior Credit Controller

    Stockport
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £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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  • Finance Analyst

    Ashford
    Interim
    £40,500 - £49,500 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department within the professional services industry. The role requires a detail-oriented individual to support financial processes and provide valuable insights for decision-making.

    • Seeking a Finance Analyst for 18 months
    • 4 working days/hybrid working pattern
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, evolving business with ambitious growth plans?

    As part of this exciting growth, the finance team is evolving to deliver greater insight, performance reporting, and commercial analysis to help drive strategic decisions across the business.

    • Exciting business with growth opportunities
    • Immediate start on offer
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  • Finance Manager

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

    Michael Page are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business. The role focuses on overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting to contribute to the organisation's success.

    • Newly created position due to growth and expansion
    • Market leading business in it's field
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  • Finance Manager

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

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys business partnering, project finance, and influencing operational outcomes.

    You'll be joining a collaborative and forward‑thinking finance team that plays an integral role in major site and digital transformation initiatives. This is a role where you can add real value, influence programme outcomes, and shape financial decision‑making within a dynamic environment.

    • Dynamic & inclusive business
    • Hybrid working pattern (4:1 split)
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  • Credit Controller

    Warrington
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £32,000 per year

    The role of the Credit Controller is to pursue and collect outstanding debt from a ledger of customer accounts throughout the UK.

    Responsibility of maximising cash collection, working towards KPI targets and ensuring deadlines are achieved, particularly at month and year end.

    • Credit Controller - Warrington
    • Up to £32k pls Bonus - Permanent Role
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  • Part Time Purchase Ledger Assistant

    West Sussex
    Temporary
    £14 - £15 per hour

    We are seeking a skilled Part Time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our well established client based in West Sussex. This temporary role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and processing accounts payable transactions efficiently.

    • Accounts
    • Finance
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerke

    Kenilworth
    Temporary
    £14 - £16 per hour

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a dedicated team within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary role in Kenilworth involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

    • Immediate Start
    • Hybrid Working - 4 days onsite
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  • Client Payroll Specialist

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

    We are seeking a skilled Client Payroll Specialist to join an accountancy practice. The role is based near Esher and involves managing payroll processes for a variety of clients efficiently and accurately.

    • Great opportunity to join a reputable company.
    • Nice team and company culture.
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  • Client Service Payroll Manager

    Walton-On-Thames
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Client payroll manager will be responsible for overseeing payroll processes and ensuring compliance on behalf of their clients. This role requires a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency in managing payroll operations.

    • Lovely modern offices and great company culture.
    • Great opportunity to work for a reputable company
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  • Finance Clerk

    Hoddesdon
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Clerk to join a reputable company within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This temporary role is based in Hoddesdon and involves supporting the accounting and finance department with essential financial tasks.

    • Immediate start and great organisation to work for
    • Company culture
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Edinburgh
    Temporary
    £315 - £375 per day

    This temporary Finance Business Partner role in Scotland offers an excellent opportunity to work within the business services industry. You will provide financial insight and support to drive decision-making and improve performance.

    • Finance Business Partner
    • 6 month contract
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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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