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  • Head of Governance and Controls

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

    The role of Head of Governance and Controls requires a qualified accountant to oversee and enhance governance frameworks and internal controls within the accounting and finance department. This position can be based in either Cheltenham or Falmouth and is ideal for someone with a background in the industrial or manufacturing sector.

    • Head of Governance and Controls - £65,000 - Cheltenham (hybrid)
    • Excellent opportunity to progress your finance career in an established business
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  • Assistant Finance Manager

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

    The Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support decision-making across the business. This role goes beyond reporting, acting as a trusted advisor who helps drive commercial performance, improve profitability, and support strategic objectives.

    • Finance Business Partner - Permanent
    • From £45k upwards - Warrington
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  • Cash Analyst

    London
    Temporary
    £225 - £275 per day

    The Cash Analyst will support the Accounting & Finance department within the business services industry by managing cash flow processes and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. This temporary position in London requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills.

    • Opportunity to gain global cash exposure
    • Interim role for immediately available candidate
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  • Finance and Banking Assistant

    Harrogate
    Interim
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Finance and Banking Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance department within the property industry. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a focus on financial transactions and banking operations.

    • New Finance and Banking Assistant Position
    • Immediate start available with long term opportunity
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  • Internal Audit Manager

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join a prominent organisation in the public sector. The role focuses on overseeing internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving best practices within the accounting and finance department.

    • 3 Days WFH, 2 days in Sheffield - flexible working hours
    • Growing team in a business with increased investment
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  • Credit Controller

    Blackburn
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking a Credit Controller to manage credit and collections processes within the Accounting & Finance department of an industrial/manufacturing organisation. This temporary role based in Blackburn requires someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of credit management.

    • Credit Controller
    • Blackburn Office Based Temp to Perm
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  • Accounts Receivable Invoice Administrator

    Blackburn
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £29,000 per year

    The Accounts Receivable Invoice Administrator will play a key role in managing and processing invoices within the accounting and finance department. This temporary role in Blackburn offers an opportunity to work in the industrial and manufacturing industry, ensuring efficient financial operations.

    • Accounts Receivable Invoice Administrator
    • Blackburn Office Based Temporary to Permanent Role
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  • Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

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

    The Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant will manage supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations to ensure smooth financial operations. This role requires attention to detail and proficiency in accounting processes within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    • Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant
    • Blackburn office based Immediate Start
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  • Accounts Receivable Analyst

    Wokingham
    Temporary
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year
    Remote

    The Accounts Receivable Analyst in the FMCG industry will be responsible for managing and maintaining the accounts receivable processes efficiently. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to work remotely while contributing to the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Do you have experience in credit, collections and accounts receivable?
    • Do you have strong excel skills? (Pivot tables, Vlookups etc)
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  • Accounts and Business Advisory Manager

    Maidstone
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Accounts and Business Advisory Manager will oversee the delivery of accounting and business advisory services to a diverse client base, ensuring excellence and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional in the accounting & finance field to lead and develop a team while managing client relationships.

    • Accounts and business advisory manager role
    • Large accountancy firm in Maidstone
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  • Accounts Tax Assistant

    West Sussex
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking an Accounts Tax Assistant to join a professional services team in West Sussex. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting and tax processes to support the department's operations.

    • Accounts
    • Tax
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  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    Aberdeen
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance business partner to contribute to the financial success of an organisation in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. The role is based in Aberdeen and involves providing expert financial insights and support to drive strategic decision-making.

    • Newly created role in Aberdeen.
    • Excellent development opportunities and will help to build a function.
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  • Bookkeeper

    Guildford
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    My client is looking for a Bookkeeper to join a team within the property industry. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all accounting processes run smoothly.

    • Are you looking to work within the property industry?
    • An exciting opportunity to join a growing finance team.
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  • Finance Analyst

    Stoke on Trent
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    A newly created role where you will play a crucial part in providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within a well established and well known brand.

    • A good, local employer with lots of ongoing opportunities.
    • This is a new role you can put your stamp on.
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    An exciting role for a Finance Business Partner to join a well established manufacturer on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Ops & finance and work with some great people whilst doing so!

    • Permanent Finance Business Partner role in manufacturing business.
    • Work with a manager who is transparent, fair and fun.
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  • Accounts Payable

    International
    Temporary
    £18 - £22 per hour

    The Accounts Payable role in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented individual to manage and process invoices, payments, and financial records accurately. This temporary position in London is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Competitive salary
    • Great hybrid set up
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  • Assistant Finance Business Partner - Business Services Organisation

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

    The Assistant Finance Business Partner will play a key role in supporting financial decision-making and providing insights within the business services industry. This role, based in Glasgow, requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles.

    • Business Services Organisation
    • Hybrid Working/Attractive Benefits Package
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  • Finance Operations Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    We are seeking a Finance Operations Manager to oversee and optimise financial processes within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role is based in London and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits.

    • Permanent Part time (4 days a week) hybrid finance manager
    • Excellent benefits, flexibility and development on offer
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  • Interim Finance Manager

    Wilmslow
    Temporary
    £300 - £350 per day

    We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to oversee and manage financial operations within the retail sector. This temporary role, based in Aylesbury, requires strong accounting expertise and leadership skills.

    • Lead the entire finance team
    • Join a growing organisation in Aylesbury
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  • Interim Financial Controller, Birmingham

    Birmingham
    Temporary
    £400 - £500 per day

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to contribute to the success of a retail-focused organisation. The role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance, ensuring smooth financial operations and compliance.

    • Interim Financial Controller for a 6 month assignment
    • Opportunity become permanent
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  • Transactional Supervisor

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

    We are seeking a Transactional Supervisor to oversee and manage the accounts payable and receivable functions at this global Marketing business. This permanent role in Leeds requires strong organisational skills and expertise in transactional finance processes.

    • Exciting Transactional Supervisor role in Leeds
    • Newly created role within the Marketing industry
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  • Finance Analyst - 12 month contract

    Burton-On-Trent
    Temporary
    £23 - £25 per hour

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join a reputable company within the industrial/manufacturing sector on a 12-month temporary contract. The role requires strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail to support the accounting and finance department effectively.

    • 12 month temp role leading to perm
    • Hybrid working and free on site parking
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  • Finance Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Financial Accountant

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

    You'll have the chance to make a real difference by shaping the direction of a newly created finance function, implementing strong financial controls, and enabling smarter decision-making through insightful reporting and leadership.

    • Perfectly suited for a second-time mover from practice or a current Manager
    • Excellent opportunity to develop.
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  • Payroll Assistant - Well established and highly successful organisation

    Alderley Edge
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £35,000 per year

    A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Payroll Assistant based in Alderley Edge.

    • Permanent Payroll Assistant
    • Well established, supportive and friendly organisation
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  • Payroll Supervisor

    Doncaster
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £40,000 per year

    This role will see you leading a payroll team, managing daily operations, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery across multiple pay patterns. You'll improve processes, support HR and Finance, and shape how payroll is delivered for the future.

    • Manage a great team. who work well together
    • Make a difference to processes and proceedures
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  • Finance & Payroll Manager

    Ellesmere Port
    Permanent

    Michael Page are working with a well-established, highly stable business based in Ellesmere Port near Cheshire Oaks who are looking to appoint a Finance and Payroll Manager. This is a key role supporting the Finance Director and overseeing both finance operations and payroll across the group.

    • Fantastic role in a friendly business
    • True flexibility
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  • Commercial Analyst

    International
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year
    • This role is created to build BI capability within the business, a hands on role for a person who wants to make an impact, who can make an assessment of current state, identifying the systems in use, and data available, working closely with the business to understand the individual areas requirements, to then define and agree KPI's
    • Business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Commercial analyst, modeling, Power BI
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  • Finance Assistant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    As a Finance Assistant you will support the accounting and finance department by managing financial records and assisting with reporting processes. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of the organisation.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Progressive and creative environment
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  • Interim Project Finance Business Partner

    Esher
    Temporary
    £270 - £330 per day

    The Interim Project Finance Business Partner will perform a financial assurance exercise over our portfolio of contacts.

    • Interim Project Finance Business Partner (3-6 Months)
    • Charity targeting Harm Reduction in Surrey / South West London
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  • Finance Manager

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will take full ownership of the finance engine, ensuring rock‑solid accounting, compliance and reporting while providing the commercial insight needed to drive smarter decisions. This role is pivotal in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, turning data into clarity and enabling the business to scale with confidence.

    • Great opportunity
    • Career Pathway
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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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