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  • Accounts Supervisor

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £48,000 per year

    This role offers extensive exposure to client management, staff development and business advisory work, providing a clear path for further progression within a successful accountancy practice.

    • Broaden your experience through client advisory and portfolio management.
    • Great opportunity for a Senior Accountant looking to progress into management.
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  • Temporary Finance Manager

    Bournemouth
    Temporary
    £20 - £24 per hour

    The role of Temporary Finance Manager requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide financial insights and support decision-making. This temporary position, based in Bournemouth, offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a competitive hourly rate.

    • Must have experience using Power BI.
    • Ideally be available for an immediate start or on short notice.
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  • Pensions Scheme Specialist

    Brighton
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £63,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity to join the public sector as a Pensions Scheme Specialist, where you will play a key role in overseeing and improving governance frameworks within the pensions industry. Based in Brighton, this role will allow you to utilise your expertise in accounting and finance while contributing to the success of a vital department.

    • Pensions
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    An excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Analyst who will play a role in supporting operational teams to deliver their financial targets and budgets. This role is based in Woking.

    • Excellent new opportunity in Woking.
    • Competitive salary and benefits.
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  • Finance Business Partner

    West Sussex
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner role involves supporting key financial planning and decision-making processes within the accounting and finance department. This position is based in West-Sussex and offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with stakeholders to drive financial performance

    • Hybrid Working
    • FTSE 100 Business
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  • Outsourcing Assistant

    Farnham
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £33,000 per year

    As an Outsourcing Assistant in the professional services industry, you will support the Accounting & Finance department by managing day-to-day financial operations and assisting with client accounts. This permanent role in Farnham offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a professional environment.

    • Outsourcing Assistant role
    • Top 20 accountancy firm near Farnham
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  • Accounts Senior

    Dorking
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £42,000 per year

    We are seeking an Accounts Senior to join our professional services team, focusing on accounting and finance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial management.

    • Accounts Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm in Dorking
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    The role requires a detail-oriented professional to manage accounting and finance tasks efficiently. This position is based in Altrincham and offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive work environment

    • Lively, people-focused company with a fun and energetic culture
    • Well established, market leading organisation
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  • Financial controller

    London
    Interim

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to oversee the accounting and finance operations within the Media & Agency industry. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure smooth financial management and reporting.

    • Exciting company with global reach
    • Opportunity to lead the delivery of key financial projects
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in supporting financial planning and decision-making. This permanent role is based on Milton Park and offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of the accounting and finance department.

    • Hybrid working!
    • Fantastic role for someone looking to progress in their career.
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  • Finance Manager - Manufacturing

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

    We are recruiting a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in overseeing the day-to-day finance function. This is a key role within the business, managing transactional teams while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives.

    The position offers a blend of operational finance, team leadership, and commercial insight, with regular interaction across departments including production, IT, sales, and marketing.

    • Broad, commercially focused role with strong business exposure
    • Leadership responsibility with real impact
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  • FP&A Manager

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £100,000 per year

    The FP&A Manager will play a key role in overseeing financial planning and analysis activities. This role in Portsmouth requires a strong accounting and finance background to support strategic decision-making processes.

    • FP&A Manager Position
    • Salary £80,000 - £100,000
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  • Corporate Tax Manager

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

    The role of Corporate Tax Manager involves delivering expert tax advice and compliance services to a variety of clients within the accountancy industry. This position is based in Maidstone and offers the opportunity to manage complex tax projects while supporting the growth of the tax department.

    • Corporate Tax Manager
    • Well established, top 20 accountancy firm in Maidstone
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  • Accounts & Audit Senior

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts & Audit Senior to contribute to a leading accountancy firm in Oxted. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting and auditing requirements are met to a high standard.

    • Accounts and Audit Senior
    • Well established firm in the Oxted area
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  • Finance Manager

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

    Reporting to the CFO you will be responsible for successfully managing the completion of the month end process and providing timely, accurate and high-quality management accounts and management information. Supporting the organisation to better understand financial performance by providing insightful reporting and analysis.

    • Reporting, process improvement, budgets, variance work
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Senior Accounts Payable

    Harrogate
    Interim
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    This Senior Accounts Payable role in the property industry involves managing the accounts payable process and ensuring accurate financial records. The position is based in Harrogate and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

    • Great role for an experienced AP Professional.
    • Join a reputable business in Harrogate.
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  • Payroll Assistant

    Beaconsfield
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    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    This Payroll Assistant role supports the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring payroll data is accurately maintained, processed, reconciled, and reported while administering pensions, benefits, and related payroll activities. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with data, systems, and stakeholders, while developing their expertise in payroll operations and compliance.

    • Join a brilliant. close-knit organisation!
    • Assist with the end to end operations!
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  • Purchase Ledger 3 month FTC

    York
    Interim
    £26,000 - £26,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchase Ledger professional to support a retail organisation's Accounting & Finance department on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role is based in York and involves managing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate financial records.

    • 3 month FTC in York.
    • Join a busy finance team.
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  • Payroll Lead

    Bracknell
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £48,000 per year

    You will provide specialist advice to HR, Finance, leaders, and employees while managing payroll operations delivered through an external payroll provider. You will lead payroll governance, statutory compliance, controls, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure an efficient and high-quality payroll service.

    • Join a highly reputable brand!
    • Take end to end payroll ownership!
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  • Senior Sales Ledger

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £40,000 per year

    The Senior Sales Ledger will oversee all aspects of sales ledger management, ensuring accurate billing and smooth financial operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting who is keen to make an impact in the business in Milton Keynes.

    • Great career opportunity
    • Hybrid working
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  • Accounts Payable assistant

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £28,800 - £35,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting team by managing invoices, payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This permanent position in Milton Keynes offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

    • Great career opportunities
    • Hybrid working
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Dunstable
    Permanent
    £28,800 - £35,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. Based in Dunstable, this permanent position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting processes.

    • AP Ownership
    • Great Culture
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

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

    The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of invoices and payments. This role in the business services industry is based in London and requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

    • Join a growing business
    • Hybrid and Study Support
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  • Payroll Supervisor

    East Sussex
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £40,000 per year

    The Payroll Supervisor will oversee the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with legal and organisational standards. This is a key role in the Accounting & Finance department within the service industry.

    • Payroll
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  • Payroll Administrator

    Worthing
    Interim
    £25,000 - £25,000 per year

    The Payroll Administrator will oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role in Worthing requires precision and a strong understanding of payroll systems to support the organisation's accounting and finance department.

    • Payroll
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  • Accounts Senior

    Letchworth Garden City
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Accounts Senior role is an exciting opportunity within the professional services industry, focusing on accounting and finance. This permanent position in Letchworth requires strong technical expertise to manage client accounts effectively.

    • Top 20 firm
    • Hybrid working
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk (hybrid)

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

    This would be a great role for an individual who has a proven track record of working in purchase ledger and wants to work as part of a small, friendly and supportive finance team. Our client is offering £27-30k, 1 day PW home working after probation, free onsite parking, annual bonus, flexible working hours, life insurance and 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases with service up to 27 days.

    • Would suit someone who has a proven track record of working in purchase ledger
    • Offering £27,000 - £30,000, hybrid working, flexible hours and other benefits
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  • Accounts Payable

    Knottingley
    Temporary
    £13 - £17 per hour

    This Purchase Ledger role in Knottingley within the industrial/manufacturing sector involves managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. It's a temporary opportunity offering an excellent chance to showcase your accounting skills.

    • Great role for an experienced Accounts Payable professional.
    • Immediate start available.
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  • General Accounts Administrator

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join a growing construction business, supporting the finance team with purchase ledger, reconciliations, month-end activities, and payroll administration. The role offers broad exposure across finance operations within a supportive environment, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop their accounting career.

    • Join a stable, growing construction business
    • Gain broad finance exposure
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  • Financial Controller

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £64,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Financial Controller will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and effective financial management within the not-for-profit sector. This role in Manchester requires expertise in accounting and finance to support organisational goals and compliance.

    • Permanent Financial Controller Opportunity
    • Not for Profit Organisation based in Central Manchester
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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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