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  • Finance Assistant

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

    The role of Part Time - Finance Assistant in Cardiff involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with day-to-day financial tasks in an industrial/manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will contribute to the smooth operation of financial processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all assigned duties.

    • Part time Flexi Hours
    • Employee Owned Business
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  • Credit Controller

    Newark
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £34,000 per year

    As a Credit Controller for our client in Newark you will manage client accounts, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong financial records.

    This permanent role in Newark offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department as a Credit Controller.

    The successful Credit Controller will be joining a fantastic team and business.

    • Permanent Credit Control opportunity in Newark.
    • Opportunity to join a fantastic business and team.
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  • P2P Regional Business Partner

    Coalville
    Permanent
    £67,500 - £67,500 per year

    I am delighted to be supporting a business in their recruitment of multiple, exciting P2P Regional Business Partner roles. These are newly created, permanent positions to further enhance the efficiency of the delivery of the P2P function.

    • Pivotal role to shape the P2P function
    • Hybrid and flexible working hours
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  • Finance Analyst - Energy & Infrastructure

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

    The Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial operations and providing accurate analysis to aid decision-making in the energy and natural resources industry. This permanent role is ideal for individuals with 1-2 years of experience working across transactional finance that are looking to up-skill in a more engaging, commercial finance role.

    • Excellent opportunity to move into a strategic finance role.
    • Work in a truly exciting, acquisition lead business.
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  • Valuations Senior Consultant

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

    We are seeking a skilled Valuations Senior Consultant to provide expert valuation services to many of the world's leading companies. This role is based in London and offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects.

    • Hybrid working with 3 days in the London office.
    • This growing consultancy practice is looking for an ACA, ACCA or CFA.
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  • Payroll Officer

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

    This permanent Payroll Officer position requires an organised and detail-oriented individual with a background in payroll processes. The successful candidate will support the accounting and finance department, ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations.

    • Payroll position sitting in both the Finance and HR teams.
    • Work full time or part time hours depending on your preference.
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  • Transactional Finance Manager

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

    The Transactional Finance Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to join an impactful role in a fast-paced, PE-Backed group. You'll be given full autonomy to manage the wider transactional finance team across AP & AR, and will be trusted to develop best reporting practice and controls, reporting into the Group FC and Finance Director.

    • Join a high-growth, PE-Backed business in a key, team lead role.
    • Full autonomy to manage a team, overseeing AP & AR.
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

    Caerphilly
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £46,000 per year

    The role of Commercial Finance Analyst involves providing financial insights and analysis to support key business decisions within the business services industry. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance who thrives in a dynamic and data-driven environment.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Great company working environment
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  • Credit Control Manager

    Blackwood
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £38,000 per year

    The Credit Control Manager will oversee credit management processes and ensure effective debt recovery within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent role requires a proactive approach to managing accounts receivable and supporting the accounting and finance department.

    • 2pm Finish on a Friday
    • Flexi time available
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Park Royal
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join this company. Based in Park Royal, this role requires strong financial skills to manage accounts and support the business's financial operations effectively.

    • Exciting Opportunity
    • Hybrid Working - 4 days in office and 1 from home
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  • Payroll Officer - interim

    Godalming
    Temporary

    The Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing payroll processes within a school environment, ensuring timely and accurate payments. This temporary role in Godalming offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

    • Lovely school environment
    • Good location
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    We are seeking a skilled Finance Analyst to join a well-established team in the business services industry. This role focuses on providing financial insights, analysis, and support to enhance decision-making processes within the accounting and finance department.

    • Commercially focused role with direct exposure to senior leaders
    • Hybrid working and annual bonus
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  • Invoicing, Credit and Collections Officer

    Chessington
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £40,000 per year

    This role requires a detail-oriented professional to manage invoicing, credit, and collections processes within the property industry. The successful candidate will ensure seamless credit control operations while working collaboratively with the accounting and finance team.

    • Competitive Salary
    • Opportunity to work for a market leading SME
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  • Expenses Specialist (Travel & Entertainment)

    London
    Temporary
    £20 - £23 per hour

    The role of Expenses Specialist (Travel & Entertainment) involves managing and processing expenses within the accounting and finance department of a financial services organisation. Based in London, this temporary opportunity offers a chance to contribute to efficient expense handling in a professional setting.

    • Do you have Expenses experience specifically with Travel & Entertainment?
    • Ae you immediately available or available on short notice?
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Manchester
    Interim
    £56,000 - £56,000 per year

    The Finance BP role in the public sector involves providing strategic financial guidance and support to key stakeholders within the organisation. This position requires a strong background in accounting and finance to ensure effective budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

    • Immediate start with our Public sector organisation
    • Hybrid working in Manchester city centre. 5 month initial FTC.
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  • Finance Officer

    York
    Temporary
    £13 - £16 per hour

    The Finance Officer role in the not-for-profit sector involves managing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Based in York, this temporary opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a strong understanding of accounting principles.

    • Immediate start interim role
    • Opportunity to work with an educational organisation
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Widnes
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    £17 - £18 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.

    • Are you an immediatley available accounts payable clerk?
    • Do you have strong ERP knowledge?
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    International
    Temporary
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    Part of a busy finance team supporting finance operations across a large and complex organisation. You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, responding to queries from internal and external suppliers, maintaining supplier records and supporting payment runs in line with financial controls and deadlines.

    • 6 month temporary assignment
    • Hybrid working
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team in Guildford. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Excellent opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in Finance.
    • Great benefits.
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  • Senior Outsourcing Manager

    Tonbridge
    Permanent

    The Outsourcing Senior Manager will be a pivotal figure in managing our client's accounting and finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.

    • Outsourcing Senior Manager
    • Top 10 accountancy firm in the Tonbridge area
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  • Outsourcing Senior

    Guildford
    Permanent

    We are seeking an enthusiastic Outsourcing Senior to join our Accounting & Finance team in Guildford. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional services, including financial reporting and bookkeeping.

    • Outsourcing Senior
    • Top 15 accountancy firm in Guildford area
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  • Client Manager

    Woking
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Client Manager will oversee and manage a portfolio of clients within the accounting and finance department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional professional services. This role is based in Woking and requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of client relationship management.

    • Client Manager role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Woking
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  • Accounts Senior

    Lewes
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    This Accounts Senior role in the professional services industry offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a reputable team in Lewes. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance.

    • Accounts Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm near Lewes
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  • Business Tax Senior

    Rochester
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £45,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Business Tax Senior to join a well established accountancy firm in Rochester. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of tax knowledge and experience to the role, ensuring the highest level of service is provided to clients.

    • Business Tax Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm
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  • Accounts & Tax Senior

    Hailsham
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Accounts & Tax Senior will oversee accounting and tax-related tasks, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting for clients within the professional services industry. Based in Hailsham, this role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

    • Large Independent firm near Hailsham
    • Accounts and Tax Senior
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  • Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Procurement - FMCG Food Group

    Uxbridge
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £90,000 per year

    Senior Commercial Finance Manager - Procurement will oversee financial operations within the supply chain and procurement functions, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting background and experience in the FMCG industry.

    • Highly visible finance business partnering role for the procurement function
    • Marketing leading FMCG Food business
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

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

    The Accounts Payable Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting and finance department by managing supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and an interest in the industrial and manufacturing sector.

    • Permanent
    • Coventry
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  • Accounts Receivable

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

    The Accounts Receivable role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and payments within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Coventry, this permanent position requires attention to detail and a structured approach to managing accounts.

    • Permanent
    • Coventry
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  • Senior Commercial Finance Manager - FMCG Food Group

    Uxbridge
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £90,000 per year

    The role of Commercial Finance Lead in the FMCG industry requires expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and decision-making to drive business performance. Based in Uxbridge, this permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-paced environment.

    • Highly visible role driving revenue performance
    • Market leading FMCG business
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  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    Manchester
    Interim

    The Senior Finance Business Partner will play a vital role in providing strategic financial insight and advice to support decision-making within the not-for-profit sector. This role, based in Manchester, requires an experienced professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Immediate start available, hybrid working
    • 12 months FTC to permanent.
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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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