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  • Finance Assistant

    Birmingham
    Interim
    £25,300 - £27,700 per year

    As part of the Finance Systems team, you will work collaboratively to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial systems by updating and amending system data and configurations under the direction of the Senior Systems Accountant

    • Temporary To Permanent Position
    • Hybrid Working Flexibility
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  • Transactional Finance Manager SAP

    Wythenshawe
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £70,000 per year

    We are seeking a Transactional Finance Manager SAP to lead and implement transformative accounting and finance processes. This role is based in Manchester and focuses on driving improvements within the manufacturing industry.

    • Transactional Finance Lead SAP
    • 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Hybrid- Wythenshawe- 3 days a week on site
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  • Purchase Ledger Assistant

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

    The Purchase Ledger Assistant will play a key role in the accounting and finance department, ensuring the accurate processing of invoices and maintaining supplier accounts. This temporary position in Stockport offers an opportunity to contribute to a retail business with a structured approach to finance.

    • Purchase Ledger Clerk
    • Stockport Office based Immediate Start
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  • Credit Control Administrator

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

    The Credit Control Administrator will play a vital role in managing and maintaining the company's financial accounts, ensuring efficient credit control processes. This temporary position in Stockport offers an excellent opportunity to support the accounting and finance department within the industrial and manufacturing industry.

    • Credit Control Administrator Role
    • Stockport office based Temp to Perm
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  • Legal Cashier

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

    Part-Time Legal Cashier

    Location: Blackburn
    Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 FTE (pro rata)
    Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time - 2-3 days per week
    Working Pattern: Office-Based with Flexible Core Hours

    • Part time Legal Cashier - Blackburn
    • Established and well-respected Law Firm
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  • Temp - Payroll and bens role

    Birmingham
    Temporary
    £22 - £26 per hour

    We are seeking a detail-oriented professional for a temporary Payroll and Benefits role within the transport and distribution industry. This position, based in Birmingham, requires strong organisational skills and a focus on accuracy to support the payroll and benefits function effectively.

    • Company Pension
    • Green Car Scheme
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  • Senior Payroller, Bookkeeper

    Newton Abbot
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £35,000 per year

    An opportunity has arisen based in Newton Abbot to join a growing firm of accountants as a key addition as a Senior Payroller. Bookkeeper and VAT Controller, working on a mixed and varied client base focused providing payroll, bookkeeping services up to extended trial balance, preparing/reviewing VAT returns along with a variety of other services. Full time, or part time and flexible working arrangements can be explored to suit around the right person.

    • Senior Payroller, Bookkeeper & VAT controller to join a Newton Abboit Accountant
    • Hands on role as a key support addition to management and Director
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  • Business / Finance Analyst

    Falkirk
    Interim

    We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Business / Finance Analyst to support financial operations and decision-making within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This role is based in Falkirk and focuses on delivering insightful analysis to enhance the performance of the accounting and finance department.

    • Immediate start Business Analyst Full time office based in Grangemouth
    • £40,000 - £50,000pa 6 months (up to 2 years) Fixed term contract
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  • Payroll Specialist - 3-6 months interim - Salford - Hybrid

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

    The Payroll Specialist role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. This temporary position offers an opportunity to utilise your expertise in payroll within the accounting and finance department.

    • An exciting payroll position has opened up for 3-6 months.
    • This role is based in Salford and is offering between £30,000 to £35,000 salary.
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Based in Wembley, this role involves supporting the finance team with tasks like reconciliations, invoicing, and maintaining accurate records

    • Great career progression opportunities
    • Supportive Team
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  • Finance Manager

    England
    Temporary
    £600 - £600 per day

    As a Finance Manager in the public sector, you'll oversee financial operations to ensure compliance and efficiency. This temporary role focuses on managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to support organisational decision-making.

    • Finance Manager Short Term Contract Immediate Start
    • £600 Per Day SC Cleared
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  • Associate Regional Pricing Analyst - EMEA

    Hatfield
    Interim

    As an Associate Regional Pricing Analyst , you'll play a key role in supporting pricing strategies and financial decisions across the EMEA region. Based in Hatfield, this role involves ensuring accurate pricing data and analysis to help the business operate efficiently.

    • Great organisation to work for with good benefits
    • Long term contract role
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  • Commercial Finance Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    As a Commercial Finance Manager in the technology and telecoms industry, you'll oversee financial planning and analysis to support business decisions. Your role will be essential in ensuring the company's financial health and providing insights to drive growth.

    • Shape strategic decisions through ELT partnership and business cases.
    • Influence investment decisions in a high-impact commercial finance role.
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

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

    As an Accounts Payable Manager in the property industry, you'll take charge of managing the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth operations and compliance. Based in London, this role is key to maintaining financial accuracy and supporting the wider Accounting & Finance team.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Run the finance operations and day to day people management
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    As an Accounts Assistant you'll support the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From processing invoices to maintaining accurate records, your work will help the team stay on top of their finances.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Take ownership of processes and projects
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  • Credit Controller

    Chertsey
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £36,000 per year

    As a Credit Controller in Weybridge, you'll ensure the smooth running of the credit control function by managing customer accounts and overseeing payments. Working in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll help maintain strong financial operations and build positive relationships with clients.

    • Competitive Salary
    • Opportunity to be part of a market leading business
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  • Risk Senior Associate

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

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in risk management, internal audit or governance who is looking to broaden their experience and work at a truly global level. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence risk management across an international professional services network while working within a fun, supportive and collaborative team.

    • Quality assurance, risk management, and ethics and independence team.
    • Risk experience gained within a professional services firm is required.
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  • Interim Finance Business Partner

    Cardiff
    Temporary
    £350 - £450 per day

    As an Interim Finance Business Partner in Cardiff, you'll play a key role in supporting financial operations within this large organisation. This interim role involves providing insightful financial advice and analysis to help drive informed decision-making.

    • immediate start
    • 3 - 6 month assignment
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  • Senior FP&A Manager

    Peterborough
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    This is a senior FP&A role working closely with the CFO and leadership team to drive strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and forecasting. You'll play a key role in shaping performance across a complex, globally operating business.

    • This is a high-impact role partnering directly with senior leadership!
    • Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing international business!
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  • Interim Payroll Manager

    City of London
    Temporary
    £300 - £350 per day

    This Interim Payroll Manager role offers the opportunity to lead a team of two while managing end-to-end UK in-house payroll and multiple outsourced international payrolls for a leading real estate business. Candidates must have proven payroll management experience, strong international payroll knowledge, and be available immediately or on a short notice period.

    • Lead UK & international payrolls in a growing real estate business.
    • Manage a small team and make an immediate impact.
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  • Payroll Specialist

    City of London
    Permanent

    This is a hands-on Payroll Specialist role focused on owning end-to-end UK payroll within a growing tech business, and opportunity to gain international payroll exposure. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the role offers strong exposure to payroll accounting, pensions, and global processes, with clear progression and development opportunities.

    • International payroll exposure
    • Great development pathway
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  • Remote Part-time Finance Manager

    Cambridgeshire
    Temporary
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    Remote Part-time Finance Manager:

    An established technology and consultancy business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function while partnering closely with senior leadership. This is a hands-on and strategic role, offering flexibility, remote working, and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across the business.

    • Part-time, fully remote Finance Manager role
    • Temp to perm opportunity
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  • Head of Finance Systems

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £110,000 per year

    The Head of Finance Systems will oversee the management and optimisation of financial systems within the organisation, ensuring they effectively support business objectives. This is a key leadership role based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, requiring expertise in accounting and finance systems.

    • Opportunity to join a well known, successful business
    • Senior role with the ability to make positive change immediately
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

    Dartford
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    This Financial Reporting Manager role in North Kent focuses on overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance, and producing accurate reports that help the business stay on track. You'll work closely with the finance team to manage reporting deadlines and maintain high standards in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    • Broad commercial exposure beyond traditional reporting
    • Stability, progression, and an attractive benefits package
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  • Payroll Advisor

    Leeds
    Interim
    £33,000 - £38,000 per year

    The Payroll and Pension Adviser will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and pensions within the organisation. This position requires a strong background in payroll operations and pension schemes, with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

    • New Payroll Advisor role in Leeds
    • Flexible Hybrid/Flexible working hours
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  • UK Finance Manager

    South Bucks
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    The UK Finance Manager role offers an excellent opportunity to manage key financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. This position requires a professional with strong accounting and finance expertise, committed to driving business success.

    • SME market leader
    • Great opportunity for development and personal growth
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  • Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner

    Chichester
    Temporary
    £495 - £605 per day

    The role of Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner requires a skilled professional to provide financial insights and strategic support to drive business performance. This temporary position is based on the south coast and offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

    • Commercial Finance Business partner on an interim basis.
    • Opportunity to develop your career with a large organisation in Hampshire.
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  • Purchase Ledger Assistant

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

    The Purchase Ledger Assistant will play a key role in supporting the accounting and finance team by managing supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail to thrive in a fast-paced environment within the technology and telecoms industry.

    • Purchase Ledger Assistant - £28k to £30k
    • Permanent Role - Birchwod Location
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  • Accounts Receivable Assistant

    City of London
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Accounts Receivable Assistant role focuses on managing client accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing, and handling payments within the accounting and finance department. This permanent position in the business services industry is based in Barbican and offers a great opportunity to support financial operations effectively.

    • Work for an innovative, industry‑leading company
    • Join a company experiencing growth and long-term stability
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  • Head of Finance

    Longfield
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    A commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity within a growing multi-site leisure organisation where finance plays a key role in driving operational performance and supporting business decisions. Working closely with the CFO, you'll combine financial control, FP&A and hands-on business partnering to help shape performance across a portfolio of sites.

    • High-profile role with genuine CFO exposure
    • Influence commercial performance across a multi-site business
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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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