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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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  • Head of Finance

    Nottingham
    Permanent

    High profile role reporting to the Group Finance Director and leading a small, high performing team of Business Partners and Commercial analysts

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Financial Controller

    London
    Temporary
    £350 - £375 per day

    An exciting opportunity to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards whilst managing a team of 4.

    • Are you immediately available and ready for your next challenge?
    • Experience working for a Charity as a FC or Financial Accountant before?
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  • FP&A Manager

    Warrington
    Permanent

    This FP&A Manager role has focus on end-to-end P&L management, ensuring thorough forecasting, variance analysis and reporting.

    • Global market-leading brand
    • Newly Created role
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  • Interim FC

    North Berwick
    Temporary
    £360 - £425 per day

    This Interim Financial Controller position in the industrial/manufacturing sector requires a skilled professional to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance. The role is based in Berwickshire and offers a temporary opportunity to make a significant impact.

    • Financial Controller
    • Immediate start
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  • Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant

    Oxford
    Temporary

    The Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for managing and processing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of accounting processes. Please note that this is an interim role lasting 12 months in duration.

    • Immediate start
    • Longer-term contract
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  • Finance Analyst

    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
    Temporary
    £250 - £300 per day

    This Finance Analyst position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance functions within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Berwickshire, this temporary role focuses on delivering financial insights and supporting business decision-making.

    • Finance Analyst
    • Accountant
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  • Part Time Bookeeper

    Wrexham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £38,000 per year

    An ambitious and growing business is seeking a Part Time Bookkeeper to take ownership of its finance function and support the continued scaling of the group. This is a high-impact, hands-on role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial processes within an entrepreneurial environment.

    • Brand new part time opportunity.
    • Unique opportunity to grow within the business
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  • Deputy Finance Manager

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The Deputy Finance Manager will support the financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient financial management. This permanent role in Maidstone is ideal for someone with strong accounting expertise and a passion for delivering high standards in finance.

    • A superb chance to work for this well renowned organisation near Maidstone.
    • Great opportunity for a part qualified finance professional.
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  • French, Spanish, Italian and German AP- 6 months FTC

    Milton Keynes
    Interim

    This Accounts Payable position requires fluency in French, Spanish, Italian, or German, and involves managing accounts payable processes efficiently. The ideal candidate will contribute to the smooth running of financial operations.

    • French, Italian, Spanish or German AP Associate (6‑Month FTC)
    • Fantastic opportunity in Milton Keynes area!
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    This is an exciting opportunity with a growing professional services firm to appoint a commercially focused Finance Business Partner with strong analytical skills. This is a true business facing role supporting fee earners and guiding decisions on pricing, tendering and new business.

    • Growing professional services firm
    • Commercial Finance Business Partnering role
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Guildford
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £33,000 per year

    This is a new and exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a successful business based in Guildford.

    • A new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant
    • Excellent benefits package
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Hertford
    Temporary
    £14 - £18 per hour

    The role of an Accounts Assistant in the FMCG industry requires attention to detail and a strong grasp of accounting principles. Based in Hertford, this temporary position will support financial operations and contribute to the smooth running of the accounting function.

    • Immediate start date and potential permanent opportunity
    • Great company culture
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  • Finance Manager

    Yorkshire and the Humber
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year
    Remote

    Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will take ownership of core financial processes while also providing commercial insight to support business growth.

    • Part-time remote Finance Manager role in a fast-growing ecommerce business.
    • Own reporting, cash, and insight across multi-channel operations.
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  • Head of Finance

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

    Michael Page Finance are supporting a growing business in Leeds on their search for a Head of Finance. This is a key senior position where you'll drive performance, oversee financial reporting, manage cash and working capital, support investment and M&A activity, and lead a high-performing finance function while delivering clear, data-driven insight to support business growth.

    • Excellent opportunity to lead the finance function in a growing business
    • Oversee all finance operations from commercial to controls
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  • Temporary Accounts Payable Administrator

    Eastleigh
    Interim
    £26,500 - £27,000 per year

    The role of Temporary Accounts Payable Administrator is critical to ensuring smooth financial operations and efficient processing of supplier payments. Based in Eastleigh, this fixed-term position requires a detail-oriented professional with an interest in accounts payable processes.

    • Must be open to a contract role.
    • Must have a good eye for detail as the role is data entry focused.
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  • FP&A Analyst

    Wigan
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    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    The FP&A Analyst will play a key role supporting the delivery of high-quality financial insight, planning, and reporting across the business. Working closely with the Finance Director, Financial Controller and senior stakeholders the successful candidate will help drive commercial decision making through robust financial modelling, variance analysis, and business partnering.

    • Support and Mentorship from an experienced FD & FC.
    • Excellent big brand business and commercial finance position on offer.
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  • Finance Manager

    Weybridge
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £53,000 per year

    This permanent Finance Manager role offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of financial operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. You will oversee key accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting and contributing to strategic decision-making.

    • Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home weekly)
    • Competitive Salary of up to £53,000
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  • Temporary AR Controller

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £14 - £16 per hour

    The Temporary AR Controller will be responsible for managing accounts receivable processes and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This temporary role based in Southampton requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting and finance expertise.

    • The chance to work in a growing company based in Southampton.
    • Must be confident with duties described and dynamic in your approach.
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  • Finance Assistant

    Farnborough
    Interim
    £3,200 - £35,000 per year

    The Finance Assistant will support the accounting and finance team with daily financial operations, including managing transactions, reconciliations, and reporting. This role in the leisure, travel & tourism industry requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to ensure accurate financial records.

    • Are you looking to work for a growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance team.
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  • Finance Assistant

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

    The Finance Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations.This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of financial processes and procedures.

    • Permanent, Southampton
    • Hybrid
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  • Accounts Manager

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

    The Accounts Manager will oversee accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance within a professional services environment. This permanent role is based in Sittingbourne and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional.

    • Accounts Manager
    • Medium sized accountancy firm in Sittingbourne
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  • Finance Analyst

    Coventry
    Permanent
    £45,500 - £53,700 per year

    The organisation is hiring a Financial Analyst to provide accurate, insightful financial information that supports effective decision‑making across the business. Based in Coventry with agile working, the role sits within the finance function and contributes to strategic projects that enhance services and benefit local communities.

    • Hybrid working
    • Study support
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  • Payroll and HR Administrator

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

    The Payroll and HR Administrator will play a key role in supporting payroll processing and HR administration within the FMCG industry. This permanent position in Frome requires strong organisational skills and an ability to manage confidential information effectively.

    • Join a growing business
    • Competitive Salary
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  • Billing Assistant

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

    Michael Page are actively working with a long standing client who are looking for a billing assistant to join their team in East Leeds on a permanent basis. My client is looking for an organised individual, with excellent analytical skills that is looking for an opportunity to get in to the energy industry working closely with the finance team.

    • Fantastic Billing Assistant Opportunity in East Leeds!
    • Opportunity for Study Support and work in a great environment!
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Bicester
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £35,000 per year

    The role of Accounts Assistant involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with day-to-day financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of financial processes to make an impact in a permanent position.

    • Work in a small team where you can claim ownership of the finance function.
    • Onsite parking.
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  • Business Services Senior

    Worcester
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £40,000 per year

    To prepare accounts, corporation tax and personal tax files to be reviewed by more senior members of the team. To assist managers with their portfolios when required

    • Large regional firm with a modern approach to work
    • Supporting a Director with the management of a portfolio of clients
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  • Finance Systems Manager

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking an Finance Systems Manager to oversee finance systems and provide expert support in the Utilities sector. This permanent role, based in Bradford but operates a very flexible hybrid working policy.

    • Shape key finance systems and drive real process improvements
    • Work with major ERP tools and influence cross‑functional decision‑making
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  • Finance Assistant

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £12 - £14 per hour

    The Finance Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in a not-for-profit organisation by ensuring accurate financial records and transactions. This temporary role in Leeds offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while developing your financial expertise.

    • Hybrid working included
    • This is an immediate start role that in based in Leeds
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  • Bookkeeper

    Milton Keynes
    Interim
    £37,000 - £43,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a French speaking bookkeeper to join a dynamic finance team on a 9‑month contract, supporting accurate financial operations across French‑speaking regions.

    • Long term contract
    • Flexible hybrid working model
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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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