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  • Finance Team Leader

    Castleford
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £42,000 per year

    The Finance Team Leader role offers an exciting opportunity within the Wholesale industry, focusing on leading and managing financial processes. Based in Castleford, this permanent position is ideal for professionals looking to take the next step in their accounting and finance career.

    • Newly created Finance Team Leader role in Castleford
    • Thriving Employee-Owned business
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  • Finance Business Partner - Market Leading FMCG Business

    Glasgow
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    Michael Page Recruitment is delighted to exclusively partner with our client to recruit a Finance Business Partner . This role will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning and decision-making processes within the FMCG industry. The role is office based and involves delivering financial insights and partnering with key stakeholders to drive business performance.

    • Finance Business Partner
    • Market Leading FMCG Business
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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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  • Global Accounts Payable Lead

    London
    Temporary
    £250 - £300 per day

    A temporary Global Accounts Payable Lead role offers the opportunity to oversee an international AP function within a fast-growing, tech-driven organisation. It provides exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency operations and the chance to drive process improvements while making an immediate impact in a scaling finance team.

    • Exciting opportunity for experienced Global AP Lead
    • Massively growing AI company
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Carterton
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £33,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Clerk will manage invoice processing, payments, and supplier account reconciliations. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

    • Hybrid working!
    • Work within the Accounts Payable team.
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  • Interim Finance Analyst - NFP organisation

    London
    Temporary
    £375 - £450 per day

    Interim Finance Analyst - Animal charity - 2-3 month contract - London

    • Market leading charity
    • Hybrid working
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  • Finance Manager

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

    As Finance Manager, you will oversee the full finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth.

    • Be part of a thriving business with exciting growth plans
    • Opportunity to lead a finance function and influence strategic decisions
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    Michael Page are recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a Not For Profit organisation in South Manchester. The role involves providing financial insights and supporting key decision-making processes within the Finance team

    • Permanent Finance Analyst Opportunity
    • Commercial Not for Profit organisation based in South Manchester
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  • Interim Senior Finance Analyst

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Interim Senior Finance Development Analyst will support the accounting & finance department by providing financial analysis and insights to assist decision-making processes. This temporary role is ideal for individuals with expertise in financial analysis within the housing industry.

    • Senior Finance Analyst within Housing/ Real Estate organisation
    • Competitive salary with hybrid working
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  • Credit Controller

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

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Credit Controller to join a reputable organisation within the industrial and manufacturing industry. This permanent position, based in Southampton, is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Permanent, Southampton
    • £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
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  • Senior Credit Controller

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

    We are seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join a dedicated Accounting & Finance team. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of credit control processes and excellent attention to detail.

    • Senior Credit Controller
    • Salary £35,000 - £45,000
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  • Finance Analyst

    Purfleet
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £36,000 per year

    We are seeking a diligent Finance Analyst to join a leading organisation in the Travel & Tourism industry. This role in Purfleet requires a strong focus on financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making processes.

    • Newly Created opportunity in a market leading sector
    • Amazing opportunity for career development
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  • Payroll

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £40,000 per year

    This Payroll position requires an organised and detail-oriented professional to manage payroll processes efficiently. The role is permanent and offers an opportunity to contribute to a key function of the accounting and finance department.

    • Hybrid working.
    • Previous payroll experience required.
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    We are seeking a meticulous Finance Analyst to join a reputable organisation within the Business Services industry. This permanent role in Oxfordshire is ideal for someone with a strong background in Accounting & Finance and a passion for analysis and reporting.

    • Hybrid working
    • Career progression
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  • Accounts Payable Administrator

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

    The Accounts Payable Administrator will be responsible for managing supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliation processes . This role, based in Farnborough, requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure the smooth running of the accounts payable function.

    • New hybrid opportunity in Farnborough.
    • Great benefits.
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £100,000 per year

    We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a leading manufacturing organisation. This role requires a professional with strong financial expertise to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

    • Provide commercial insight and robust analysis.
    • Primary link between finance and operational teams.
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £28,000 per year

    We are seeking an organised and detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing team in Bristol. This permanent role in the financial services industry involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable tasks.

    • Join a fast paced environment
    • Opportunity to progress
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  • Financial Controller - Leading EV Car Brand

    West London
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    A fascinating Financial Controller position has arisen in an e-vehicle brand based in West London. The business is experiencing rapid growth and you will lead on control and reporting.

    • E-Car start up, rapid growth
    • Leading financial control
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  • Accounts Assistant - PE-Backed Property Group

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transactional accountant to take the next step in their finance journey in a varied role across both Accounts Payable & Receivable. You'll be part of an exciting team build, working in a business that is growing rapidly across London, presenting plenty of progression routes within the finance function.

    • Join a high-growth, PE-Backed Property Group.
    • Work in a varied role across both AP & AR, clear progression routes.
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk - FTC

    Farnborough
    Interim
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    My client is looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk to join a professional team in the transport & distribution industry. The role requires a focus on accuracy and efficiency in supporting the accounting & finance department.

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

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



    Are you looking for a finance role where you can truly grow, learn, and make an impact from day one? Do you want to be part of a supportive team where your contribution really matters and your development is taken seriously?

    • A great business with a welcoming team environment
    • Study support on offer
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  • Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - CPG [Confidential]

    International
    Permanent
    £24,651 - £41,085 per month (£295,816 - £493,027 per year)

    Reporting to the CEO, we are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO - International to join our leading, listed consumer goods client. This hire plays a crucial role in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and investor relations.

    • New role, global scope covering APAC, EMEA and US
    • High visibility, high impact
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  • Payroll Administrator

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join the accounting and finance team within the property industry. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and providing support for payroll-related queries.

    • Great organisation where you can excel.
    • Nice and friendly team.
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  • Billing Team leader

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

    We are seeking a dedicated Billing Team Leader to oversee and manage billing operations. This permanent role, based in Bournemouth, requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure efficient and accurate billing processes.

    • Billing Team Leader position
    • Salary £35,000 - £45,000
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  • Senior Budgeting and Forecasting Manager

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

    The Senior Budgeting and Forecasting Manager will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes within the Social Housing sector. This role is based in London and requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure effective financial management and management accounting reporting.

    • Newly created role
    • Opportunity to lead a a part of an FP&A function
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  • Accounts Payable Coordinator

    York
    Interim
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Coordinator role in the life science industry requires a detail-oriented individual to manage and process financial transactions efficiently. Based in York, this position focuses on maintaining accurate records and supporting the accounts payable function.

    • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Position
    • Opportunity to apply Accounts Payable experience in a thriving organisation
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  • Senior Finance Manager

    Surrey
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    The Senior Finance Manager role in Surrey involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to support the organisation's strategic goals.

    • Broad finance leadership role
    • Growing international business
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

    Wolverhampton
    Permanent

    They are seeking a UK Financial Reporting Manager to bolster our finance department by maintaining strict adherence to IFRS and FRS 102. This role involves leading UK management reporting, coordinating statutory accounts at both the local and Group level, and upholding a high-standard internal control environment

    • A role that offers the exposure to the senior leadership members such as the CFO
    • Ability to collaborate with the wider business.
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  • Finance Business Partner - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

    Tunbridge Wells
    Interim
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth through effective cost management and insightful financial analysis. You will work directly with Finance Directors and senior stakeholders, helping shape budgets, forecasts, and investment decisions while embedding a cost‑conscious culture across the business.

    This is a maternity cover contract for 12 months.

    • Very competitive package on offer
    • Hybrid working - 2 days in and 3 days from home
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  • Interim Finance Manager

    City of London
    Interim
    £46,800 - £57,200 per year

    Interim Finance Manager - 6 month Fixed term contract- Circa £52,000 - Hybrid working - Central London

    • Hybrid working set up
    • A fantastic small charity
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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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