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  • Accounts Receivable Clerk

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

    Join a thriving construction group as an Accounts Receivable professional, where you will manage financial transactions and ensure accurate account reconciliation. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department in a fast-paced environment.

    • Join a high-growth group posting record profits.
    • Work in a dynamic environment, clear progression within finance.
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  • Accounts Payable Specialist

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

    The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing invoices, expenses, and payments accurately and on time across multiple entities within a financial services environment. This permanent role suits a detail-oriented and organised individual, with a focus on maintaining strong financial records, resolving queries, and supporting efficient, high-volume payment operations.

    • Excellent Accounts Payable Specialist role
    • Join a respected global investment firm
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

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

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to take full ownership of the accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of Supplier invoicing, maintain strong supplier relationships, and support the wider finance team in upholding robust financial controls.

    • Up to £30,000 base salary plus benefits
    • Join a rapidly growing business
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  • Finance Business Partner - 15m

    Swansea
    Interim
    £65,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in providing financial insights and strategic guidance to support decision-making within this international business. This fixed-term contract position requires a strong accounting background and the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders.

    • 15 month Maternity cover
    • A very commercial Business Partnering role.
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  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £92,000 per year

    We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner into a newly created and highly visible role.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing commercial finance function where you'll play a central role in shaping profitability, influencing strategic decisions, and partnering closely with senior leadership across the business.

    • Newly created role with real scope to shape and influence
    • Opportunity to lead change and drive commercial impact
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The Accounts Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounting and finance department of a retail organisation based in Maidstone. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial accuracy.

    • A superb business to work for
    • Excellent career opportunity
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  • Temporary Accounts Payable Manager

    Southampton
    Interim

    The Temporary Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. This role, based in Southampton, requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail to support the accounting and finance department effectively.

    • Interim role providing a great management opportunity.
    • Must be available to work on a hybrid basis.
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  • Financial Planning & Analysis

    Bracknell
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £43,000 per year

    The Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist will play a vital role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the retail industry. This position requires a detail-oriented individual to deliver insightful financial analysis and contribute to strategic decision-making.

    • An excellent opportunity to work for an established retail organisation
    • Located in Bracknell, well-connected by public transport
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  • Project Manager

    West Midlands
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Project Manager will oversee financial and operational processes with direct access to the senior leadership team, ensuring efficiencies across all projects. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

    • Unique opportunity for a practice trained advisory candidate.
    • Supporting and engaging with the SLT from day one.
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  • Finance and Control Manager

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    The Senior Commercial Manager will be instrumental in steering the financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence and effectiveness. This role involves overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial insights.

    • Perfect role for a driven Senior Finance Business Partner
    • Join a dynamic and growing business
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining strong analytical capability with true business partnering.

    You will work closely with senior stakeholders across operations and leadership teams, providing financial insight, driving performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The role blends commercial finance, FP&A, reporting and hands-on analysis.

    • Join a high growth business in an exciting phase of change.
    • Have true impact and add real value.
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  • Group Financial Controller

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £95,000 per year

    A Group Financial Controller role leading management and financial reporting in a PE‑backed services business, managing a team of circa 8. Hands‑on position with responsibility for audit, regulatory reporting, and financial control in a fast‑growing environment.

    • Lead a high‑impact role in a growing, PE‑backed finance team
    • Broad remit across reporting, control & strategy with CFO exposure
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    The Finance Business Partner will oversee financial operations and provide strategic insights to support decision-making within the property sector. This permanent role, based in London, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic accounting and finance department.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a fast growing business unit within a global org
    • Excellent opportunity for a newly qual-3 years post-qual finance professional
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  • Finance Analyst

    Leeds
    Permanent

    As Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting business performance through high quality financial and operational data analysis. Working closely with the Retail Finance team, you will help deliver insight, improve reporting processes, and support strategic decision making across the business.

    • Analyse finance data to drive insight, reporting, and business decisions.
    • Build dashboards and improve forecasting across a large finance team.
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  • Finance Manager

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

    The role of Finance Manager in the professional services industry requires a strong understanding of accounting and financial management principles. Based in Cardiff, this position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and manage financial operations effectively.

    • Join a fast growing business
    • Based in Cardiff City Centre
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    The role of Finance Analyst in the business services industry involves providing financial insights and support to aid decision-making. Based in Heathrow, this permanent position will focus on key accounting and finance activities to drive organisational success.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Progressive Opportunity
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  • FP&A Manager

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for an FP&A Manager to contribute to the financial planning and analysis functions within a hugely successful team. The role is based in Manchester City Centre and requires a professional with strong work ethic, analytical skills and a focus on driving financial performance.

    • FP&A Manager - Manchester City Centre
    • Really exciting business with huge scope for growth and great benefits
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  • Finance Assistant

    Reading
    Temporary
    £16 - £20 per hour

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support financial operations within the technology and telecommunications industry. This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid environment based in Reading.

    • Build on your Accounts Payable and Receivable experience
    • Work in a hybrid environment that supports both collaboration and flexibility
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  • Pricing Analyst

    City of London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    The Pricing Analyst role in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented professional to oversee pricing strategies and ensure profitability through effective analysis. Based in London, this position offers the chance to work within a dynamic accounting and finance department to support business goals.

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

    Lancashire
    Interim
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner will provide financial expertise and strategic support to drive informed decision-making within the not-for-profit sector. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the effective management of budgets and financial performance.

    • Immediate start available, 6 month initial contract
    • Finance Business Partner with flexible working
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  • Senior Payroll Officer

    Cranleigh
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £37,000 per year

    The Senior Payroll Officer will oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a not-for-profit setting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in payroll and accounting.

    • Great company culture and friendly team
    • Based in a stunning rural location
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  • Payroll Manager

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

    The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for employees within the property industry. This role, based in Wembley, requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in processing large payrolls and payroll team management experience.

    • Great company with growth plans
    • Busy role
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  • Finance Manager - Manufacturing

    London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £80,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance within the manufacturing sector. This role requires strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to managing accounting and finance functions.

    • This role is for a fast growing manufacturing business based in London
    • The role offers high technical exposure and growth
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  • Finance Manager

    Crewe
    Interim

    Opportunity to join dynamic large business in a broad Finance Manager role with real operational and commercial impact.

    You'll take ownership of reporting, influence key decisions and support the development of a growing finance team.

    • Six month contract with the potential opportunity for a permanent role
    • Broad, hands-on finance role
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  • Accounts Semi Senior

    Warrington
    Permanent

    Our client are a growing Accountancy Firm in Warrington who have a fantastic track record of career development. They are looking to biulster their Accounts team and can offer a flexible workplace and a structured progression path.

    • A firm that has a truly brilliant company culture.
    • Hybrid working (3 days in office) from their Warrington HQ
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  • Sales Ledger

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

    We're recruiting for a growing manufacturing business in Chester looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their high-performing finance team. This is not your typical "chasing debt" position - instead, the focus is on managing customer accounts operationally, resolving invoice discrepancies, handling high order volumes, and working closely with logistics and supply chain teams to keep everything running smoothly.

    • Great benefits
    • Friendly team
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  • Senior Accounts Assistant

    Redditch
    Permanent
    £31,000 - £34,000 per year

    Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to contribute to a growing team. This permanent role in Redditch offers an exciting opportunity to support the accounting and finance department with your expertise.

    • Senior Accounts Assistant
    • Redditch
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Guildford
    Temporary
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Clerk will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This temporary position focuses on ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial records.

    • Are you looking to work for a growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within accounts payable.
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  • FP&A Analyst

    City of London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Group FP&A role within the entertainment industry is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to lead financial planning and analysis activities while driving strategic decision-making. This permanent position is based in London and requires a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Opportunity to work for an exciting, growing company in Central London
    • Hybrid work structure
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

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

    We are seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Assistant to join a reputable company in the industrial/manufacturing sector. The role involves managing the purchase ledger and ensuring accurate financial records in a Macclesfield-based accounting and finance department.

    • Accounts Payable Assistant
    • Macclesfield Office based Immediate Start
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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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