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  • Part Time Payroll Officer

    Long Eaton
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    The Part Time Payroll Officer will be responsible for managing and processing payroll accurately and efficiently within the accounting and finance department.

    This role requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure compliance and smooth payroll operations in Long Eaton. Our client can offer a salary up to £30,000 and hybrid working model.

    Our client can be flexible on the days whether that be 3 or 4 days between 25 - 30 hours part time.

    • Salary up to £30,000
    • Hybrid working available
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  • Finance Business Partner - Surrey

    Addlestone
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role within the finance department of a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The role is based near Weybridge and involves providing financial insights and guidance to drive business decisions.

    • Act as a finance partner to senior operational and commercial stakeholders
    • Provide forward-looking financial analysis, insight, and challenge where needed
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  • Financial Controller

    South West London
    Interim
    £450 - £500 per day

    We are seeking a Financial Controller to manage and oversee financial operations. This temporary role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making.

    • Interim Financial Controller
    • 3-6 months
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  • Transactional Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Interim
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Transactional Finance Manager will oversee key financial operations within the industrial/manufacturing sector, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all transactional processes. This role is based in Birmingham and offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving accounting and finance department.

    • Immediate start
    • 6 month temporary to permanent
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Whitstable
    Temporary
    £15 - £19 per hour

    We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join a team in the business services industry. The role is based in Whitstable and involves providing essential support in the accounting and finance department.

    • Seeking a part time bookkeeper to work Mon - Wed - 09:00 - 17:00
    • Excellent location - free parking
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  • Deputy Treasury Manager

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Deputy Treasury Manager will oversee the management of income within this not for profit sector organisation. This permanent role based in Oxford requires a strong background in cash management, team management and banking expertise to ensure effective operational management

    • Hybrid and flexible working pattern on offer
    • Well established organisation
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  • Accounts Receivable Manager

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Accounts Receivable Manager will oversee the management of income within this not for profit sector organisation. This permanent role based in Oxford requires a strong background in cash management, team management and banking expertise to ensure effective operational management.

    • Excellent benefits package with a hybrid working pattern
    • Managing a well established team
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  • Accounts Receivable Specialist

    London
    Temporary
    £21 - £25 per hour

    The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in managing the accounting and finance operations within a busy, exciting organisation. This temporary role based in London focuses on ensuring efficient processing of receivables and maintaining accurate financial records.

    • Opportunity to support BAU AR during a busy period
    • Hands-on role offering immediate impact and ownership
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  • Interim Accounts Payable Manager

    Coalville
    Temporary
    £20 - £25 per hour

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and manage the accounts payable functions within a household name client. This temporary role is based in Coalville and requires a detail-oriented individual with team management experience.

    • Interim AP Manager requried on a hybrid working basis
    • Possible temp to perm, flexible working hours
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  • Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

    Coalville
    Temporary
    £15 - £20 per hour

    We are recruiting several roles in the Leicester area in Accounts Payable at varying levels. All offer hybrid working and will start off on a temporary basis, with perm roles being offered to suitable candidates.

    • Temporary, possibly temp to perm opportunity near Coalville
    • Hybrid working, flexible hours and free parking
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  • Accounts Payable

    Coalville
    Temporary
    £14 - £18 per hour

    I am seeking to recruit multiple Accounts Payable contracts for a business in Coalville. I am recruiting Accounts Payable processers up to Senior Specialists for a six month contract.

    • Immediate start role
    • Offering hybrid working and flexible working hours
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  • Purchase Ledger Assistant (multiple roles)

    Coalville
    Temporary
    £14 - £15 per hour

    There are multiple temporary positions available, and there will be permanent roles for suitable candidates further down the line. This company offers 2 days per week home working.

    • Our client is recruiting multiple purchase ledger positions in Leicester.
    • Hybrid working, free parking, on site facilities and flexibility on hours.
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  • Credit Control Manager

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Credit Control Manager will oversee credit operations, ensuring effective management of accounts receivable and minimising financial risk. This permanent role is based in Southampton and offers an excellent opportunity to manage and enhance credit control processes.

    • Credit Control Manager
    • Salary £40,000 - £55,000
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  • Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Interim
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to oversee financial operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The role is based in Birmingham and involves managing financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    • Transactional Finance Manager required on a 6 month temp to perm basis.
    • Hybrid working.
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Basingstoke
    Temporary
    £16 - £20 per hour

    This temporary Accounts Assistant role in Basingstoke is ideal for someone with a background in accounting and finance, looking to contribute to a professional services environment. The position offers the opportunity to utilise your financial skills in a supportive and structured setting.

    • Do you have experience in the legal sector?
    • Do you have experience in transactional finance?
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Godalming
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team in Godalming. 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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  • Audit Assistant Manager

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £42,500 - £47,500 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a respected regional accountancy practice with strong growth across the North West. You'll manage audits from planning to completion, support junior team members, and build solid client relationships across a varied portfolio.

    • Join a supportive, growing audit team with a modern, flexible culture
    • Work with impressive SME and mid‑market clients across the region
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  • Financial Controller

    Dublin
    Permanent

    Seeking an experienced European Financial Controller to lead regional financial operations and ensure the highest standards of reporting accuracy, compliance, and business partnership. This role requires a strong grounding in US GAAP, deep experience operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments, and the ability to lead teams to consistently high performance.

    • Opportunity to shape and elevate finance in a growing business
    • High visibility role with direct impact on strategic decision-making.
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  • Finance Manager

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

    Qualified Commercial Finance Manager in Barnsley required to oversee and enhance financial operations within a growing manufacturing business. This role requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure effective financial management and compliance.

    • Truly Autonomous role
    • Leading a great small finance team
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  • Transactional Finance Manager

    Chorley
    Permanent
    £44,000 - £52,000 per year

    The role of Transactional Finance Manager requires a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance. Based in Chorley, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage and oversee transactional finance functions effectively.

    • Transactional Finance Manager - Chorley
    • Hybrid Working & Free Onsite Parking
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  • Head of FP&A

    Surrey
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £110,000 per year

    The Head of FP&A role offers an exciting opportunity within the industrial sector to lead financial planning and analysis activities. This position requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

    • Multi-billion, global leader in the industrial sector
    • Broad leadership role across the FP&A function
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  • Financial Controller

    Merseyside
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    The role is a hands‑on Financial Controller position in a fast‑growing manufacturing business, requiring strong technical skills and manufacturing experience. It offers significant exposure, autonomy and a clear path to becoming an FD as the company scales.

    • Fast‑growth business with real ownership and a clear path to FD
    • Work closely with a future CFO in a dynamic, innovative environment
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  • Accounts Payable Manager- Property Industry

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

    The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function within the property industry, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of invoices and payments. This role is overseeing a large transactional function, and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organisational skills.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Chance to take ownership of new projects and process implementation
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  • Credit Controller (12 months)

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

    Our client, a professional services organisation in Derby, require a Credit Controller to join initially on a 12 month temporary basis.

    • Hybrid working and free parking
    • 12 month maternity cover, could turn into a permanent position
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  • Head of Finance Transformation - 12 month project

    Tunbridge Wells
    Temporary
    £450 - £550 per day

    A well‑established, commercially successful UK organisation is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation for 12 months, to lead the modernisation of its finance function. This is a senior, high‑impact role, partnering closely with the Finance Director and wider finance leadership to transform how finance operates across systems, processes, data, and ways of working.

    • 12 month project - Outside IR35
    • Collaborative role with a huge opportunity to transform the finance function
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  • Reconciliations Analyst

    Glasgow
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    As a Recs Analyst in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, you will play a key role in supporting accounting and finance operations. This temporary position, based in Glasgow, requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to ensure smooth financial reconciliations.Full time, hybrid working, 2 days offie based.

    • Immediate start, hybrid working, 2 days in the office
    • Ongoing week to week role Glasgow Centre City
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  • Finance Manager

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

    We are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee and manage financial operations within the life science industry. This permanent role, based in Slough, requires a skilled individual with expertise in accounting and finance.

    • Chance to work for a thriving business!
    • Exciting office environment!
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Chipping Norton
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Junior Accounts Assistant to join the team. This role involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with daily tasks and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.

    • Work in a collaborative team.
    • Apply your accounting knowledge and develop in this role.
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  • Head of FP&A

    Surrey
    Interim
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    Head of FP&A role, reporting to the Finance Director, primarily focused on commercial finance, planning, budgeting... but emphasis on working with data, Power BI for example.

    • US privately listed organisation which has recently had significant growth
    • Hybrid working
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  • Accounts Payable Manager - Energy & Infrastructure

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

    The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee all aspects of the accounts payable process within the energy and natural resources industry, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This permanent position requires expertise in accounting and finance to support operational success.

    • Join one of the UK's fastest-growing energy businesses.
    • Work in an impactful role, transforming the Accounts Payable function.
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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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