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  • Payroll Specialist - 6 month FTC

    Sevenoaks
    Interim
    £47,700 - £58,300 per year

    This role is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join a not for profit organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and providing support within the accounting and finance department.

    • 6 month FTC
    • 1 day per week in the office
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    City of London
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing and processing supplier invoices and payments accurately and efficiently. This opportunity in the media and agency industry is ideal for someone detail-oriented and organised.

    • Opportunity to work for a fast-growing Media company
    • Hybrid work structure
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Dorset
    Temporary
    £15 - £17 per hour

    We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a finance team in Wimborne. The role involves supporting financial operations and ensuring accuracy in accounting processes.

    • Temporary
    • Wimborne
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  • Legal Cashier/Banking Assistant

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

    Are you an experienced Legal Cashier/Banking Assistant looking to contribute your expertise in a professional services environment? This role in Leeds offers an exciting opportunity to support the accounting and finance department on a fixed-term basis with the potential to go permanent.

    • Great career development opportunity
    • Supportive, collaborative team environment: Join a friendly, outgoing team
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  • Part Time Payroll Assistant

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The Part Time Payroll Assistant role involves assisting with payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely payments. This permanent position, based in Maidstone, is ideal for candidates with a keen eye for detail and a passion for working within accounting and finance.

    • Part Time
    • Must have payroll experience
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join a reputable company in the property sector. The role is based in Reading and involves providing financial insights and support to drive business performance.

    • Opportunity to work for an international business!
    • Hybrid working opportunity!
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  • Consolidation and Financial Systems Specialist

    Hemel Hempstead
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    The role of Consolidation and Financial Systems Specialist requires expertise in managing financial systems and consolidation processes within the accounting and finance department. This permanent position is based in Hemel Hempstead.

    • Global Exposure
    • System Ownership
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  • Accounts Payable

    Hayes
    Interim
    £34,000 - £35,000 per year

    This Accounts Payable role in the FMCG industry offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial transactions effectively. The position is based in Hayes and requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of accounting processes.

    • Immediate start.
    • Hybrid working structure.
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  • FP&A Analyst - Energy

    City of London
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join a leading company in the energy & natural resources sector. This role based in London focuses on delivering financial planning and analysis to support business decision-making.

    • This is a chance to be part of a global leader in the infrastructure space
    • This role offers strong flexibility and an opportunity to progress
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  • Finance Assistant

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

    The role of Finance Assistant involves assisting with invoices and reconciliations. This permanent position in Dunstable is ideal for someone with a keen interest in accounting and finance.

    • Great opportunity
    • Career progression
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £550,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and manage accounts payable processes within the professional services industry. This temporary role is based in Leeds and offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced accounting and finance department.

    • Great role for an experienced AP Professional.
    • Quick start for experienced candidates.
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  • Interim Finance Assistant

    City of London
    Temporary
    £17 - £20 per hour

    This Interim Finance Assistant role in London offers an excellent opportunity to support the accounting and finance functions within a not-for-profit organisation. The ideal candidate will assist with financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

    • A chance to work for a growing charity
    • A chance to utilise your transactional experience
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  • Senior Investment Analyst

    London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £90,000 per year
    Remote

    We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance department within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. This role requires a professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial analysis and investment strategies in Leeds.

    • Fantastic opportunity in the renewable energy space
    • Remote role with occasional travel
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  • Finance Manager

    Rochester
    Permanent

    This Accountant role requires expertise in managing financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing accurate financial information and supporting business decisions.

    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Successful organisation with an international Presence
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

    Manchester
    Permanent

    The Financial Reporting Manager participates in the accounting and reporting activities for the Group and subsidiaries, and has responsibility for the external financial reporting requirements of the business.

    • FTSE listed business
    • Fast growing and fast paced
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  • Finance Manager

    Manchester
    Permanent

    You will manage finance & accounting activities to ensure smooth and efficient running of the department, as well as exposure to group accounting. Responsibilities range from: overseeing the management accounts production, company financial reporting, budgeting, trend analysis, cash flow management and general administrative duties required to service a finance department.

    • The chance to work for global leading experts.
    • Lead a growing finance funtion.
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  • EMEA Payroll Manager

    London
    Temporary
    £400 - £450 per day

    We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee multi‑country payroll operations and lead a small team during a busy period for a fast‑growing tech company. This rolling temporary role is well suited to someone who is immediately available with strong global payroll expertise, confident vendor management skills, and the ability to step in quickly to ensure smooth and compliant payroll delivery worldwide.

    • Lead global payroll operations with autonomy in a high‑growth tech environment.
    • Step into a well‑run team and make an immediate impact.
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  • Payroll Implementation Specialist

    City of London
    Temporary
    £400 - £450 per day

    The business is seeking an experienced Payroll Implementation Specialist to design, build, and implement a complete payroll function for a rapidly scaling technology organisation. This role requires deep payroll expertise, hands‑on implementation capability, and the ability to set up systems, processes, compliance frameworks, and operational controls from the ground up. The ideal candidate is immediately available or on a 1 week notice.

    • build an entire payroll function from the ground up in a growing tech business
    • impactful project ownership
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  • Payroll Specialist

    London
    Temporary
    £325 - £425 per day

    We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of payroll operations in a standalone capacity for a Business Services organisation. This temporary rolling contract requires someone who is immediately available or on a 1 week notice period confident managing end-to-end payroll independently, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality service delivery. You will oversee the complete payroll cycle and act as the primary point of contact for all payroll matters.

    • Opportunity to take full ownership of a standalone payroll function
    • Flexible hybrid working with a strong chance of contract extension.
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  • Audit and Accounts Senior

    International
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join a professional services firm based in Richmond. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance, with a focus on delivering high-quality audit and account management services.

    • Audit and Accounts Senior role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Richmond
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  • Payroll

    Hessle
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Payroll Project Manager will oversee payroll systems and processes within the FMCG industry to ensure efficiency and compliance. This is a fixed-term contract role based in Hessle, focusing on delivering payroll projects effectively.

    • Brilliant opportunity for a Payroll professional.
    • Use your skills to support a growing payroll function.
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  • Payroll & Benefits Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    Manage multi-country payrolls and lead a team of three, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and vendor relationships while driving benefit renewals and strategic initiatives.

    • opportunity to manage complex global payroll operation
    • Work for a market-leading company,
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  • Bookkeeper

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

    The Senior Bookkeeper will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for several UK subsidiaries while supporting the monthly reporting cycle across a growing multi‑entity group. This role provides hands-on accounting responsibility, problem-solving across different businesses, and the chance to strengthen financial processes within a small, flexible central team.

    • Supportive & flexible
    • End-to-end bookkeeping across multiple businesses
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  • Junior FP&A Analyst

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

    We are seeking a Junior FP&A Analyst to join a growing team. This role involves supporting financial planning and analysis activities to drive informed decision-making and business growth

    • A Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
    • Junior FP&A Analyst / Permanent / Hybrid
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  • FP&A Director

    Dublin
    Permanent

    This role offers the chance to shape regional finance strategy across 10 European markets, working directly with the European CFO on high‑impact planning and commercial decision‑making. It also provides a unique opportunity to lead a multinational team and modernise the finance function, driving digital reporting, strong governance, and operational excellence.

    • Lead a multinational finance team and modernise the FP&A function
    • Drive high‑impact planning and commercial decision‑making
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  • Group Financial Controller

    Reading
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £110,000 per year

    The Group Financial Controller role within the industrial/manufacturing sector focuses on overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity to lead and enhance financial processes within the organisation.

    • A role with high levels of autonomy and ownership
    • Scope to progress
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  • Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    We are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations and take a lead role in the finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage accounting processes and support strategic financial decisions.

    • Drive improvements to processes and controls.
    • Work in a fast paced and dynamic environment .
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  • Accounts Senior

    Chatham
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    Seeking an Accounts Senior to provide top-tier accounting and financial services within the professional services industry. The candidate will play an integral role in the accounting and finance department based in Chatham, ensuring clients' financial matters are handled with expertise.

    • Growing accountancy firm in Chatham
    • Accounts Senior role
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  • Accounts Senior

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

    This Accounts Senior role in the professional services industry offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a reputable team in Lewes. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance.

    • Accounts Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm near Lewes
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Didcot
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £31,000 per year

    This permanent role as an Accounts Assistant offers an excellent opportunity to support the Accounting & Finance department. The role is ideal for someone looking to contribute their financial skills in a meaningful and structured environment.

    • Work in a friendly, collaborative team.
    • Take on a varied transactional role.
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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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