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  • Management Accountant

    Wythenshawe
    Interim
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Wythenshawe.

    • Management Accountant
    • Immediate start
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  • Management Accountant

    Manchester
    Permanent

    This hands-on role owns the full monthly accounting cycle across multiple entities, producing accurate management accounts with analysis and commentary. The successful candidate will liaise closely with outsourced bookkeeping teams, maintain strong internal controls, manage deadlines independently, and ensure balance sheet integrity across the group.

    • Provide hands-on support across the finance function.
    • The chance to work for global leading experts.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This role as a Management Accountant is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills, looking to contribute to financial reporting and analysis.

    Based in Nottingham, the position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with exciting growth potential.

    This is a permanent opportunity and is a fantastic role for someone who is currently studying (ACCA or CIMA) or is QBE.

    • Hybrid working
    • Permanent opportunity in Nottingham paying up to £45,000
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  • Financial Accountant

    Burton-On-Trent
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    Working as part of highly skilled and professional Financial accounting team, you will be responsible for a range of monthly and yearly reporting, supporting projects and providing valuable insight into Capex spend and investment decisions

    • Reporting, process improvement, budgets, variance work
    • Hybrid working, career progression
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  • Management Accountant

    Stansted
    Permanent

    You'll support the Finance Director directly and take ownership of management accounting across a group of 14 companies. This role suits someone confident, organised, and experienced in multi entity accounting, fixed assets, and fleet related finance

    • Growing Business
    • Long term opportunities
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  • Trainee Accountant- Highly successful, dynamic and supportive organisation.

    Alderley Edge
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £30,000 per year

    A great permanent opportunity for a full time Trainee Accountant/Assistant Accountant role based in South Manchester. Ideally looking for candidates with experience in transactional finance and looking to up skill into management accounts, full training will be provided.

    • Trainee Accountant
    • Very well established, dynamic and friendly organisation
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Runcorn
    Permanent
    £35,500 - £38,500 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join the technology and telecoms industry. The role is based in Runcorn and involves supporting the accounting and finance department with a variety of financial tasks.

    • Assistant Accountant - Runcorn
    • £35k to £38k - Permanent
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  • Project Accountant/Management Accountant

    Wirral
    Temporary

    Supporting the Finance Director with the month‑end process and playing a vital role in improving core financial reporting as the business scales. You'll help refine controls, strengthen reconciliations and improve financial processes.

    • As well as BAU , supporting projects and improving financial processes
    • Opportunity within a high‑growth business offering progression opportunities.
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  • Senior Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £450 - £550 per day

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a leading organisation in the technology & telecoms industry. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting & finance to manage financial processes and ensure accuracy in reporting

    • Senior Accounting position.
    • Fast Growth Tech business.
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  • Systems Accountant

    Wirral
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £52,000 per year

    Michael Page are seeking a Systems Accountant with a strong focus on process improvement, internal controls, and finance systems implementation. This is a hands-on, change-focused role based on the Wirral, where you'll play a key part in enhancing the finance function. Working closely with finance leadership and stakeholders, you'll take ownership of controls, workflows, and governance across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

    • Systems focussed
    • Growing business!
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  • Management Accountant

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £40,000 per year

    Management Accountant

    Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home)

    Up to £40,000 per annum

    Full-time | Permanent

    • Management Accountant - Manchester City Centre
    • Well-established business offering progression and development opportunities
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  • Management Accountant

    Southampton
    Interim
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    We are seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join a reputable organisation. This role involves managing financial operations and supporting strategic decision-making in Southampton.

    • Immediate Start Required
    • 12 Month FTC
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  • Management Accountant

    Bury
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    Job Title: Management Accountant
    Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
    Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

    • Management Accountant - Bury
    • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!
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  • Management Accountant

    Reading
    Interim
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to join the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry. This role is based in Reading and requires someone with an open and outgoing communication style, as it is a more creative than an overly formal corporate environment.

    • Maternity Cover contract in central Reading
    • Start in the New Year but secure the role before Christmas!
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  • Assistant Accountant

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

    We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a thriving team. This role involves supporting financial processes and ensuring accurate reporting in a permanent position based in Northumberland.

    • Build on and develop key accountancy skills
    • Join a large organisation with opportunities for progression
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  • Management Accountant

    Stoke on Trent
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £49,500 per year

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to support financial operations and provide valuable insights within the Professional Services industry. This permanent role is based in Stoke on Trent and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to accounting and finance processes.

    • A brilliant opportunity to join a professional services business in Stoke!
    • Onsite parking and excellent progression available!
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  • Management Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent

    The Senior Accountant will support the Finance team with the production of month end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, project WIP reviews and wider financial reporting across this particular division. The role offers broad exposure, involvement in audits and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement while working closely stakeholders across the business.

    • Global exposure with strong progression and development opportunities
    • Newly Qualified Finance role for 1st time mover from practice or industry
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  • Management Accountant

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £53,000 per year

    This role is responsible for delivering management accounting, control and insight across large business entities in a fast-paced, complex environment. It offers the opportunity to influence and drive process improvement, standardisation and automation at scale.

    • Exposure to a complex, global business with strong stakeholder influence
    • Opportunity to drive process improvement and automation at scale
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  • Semi Senior Accountant

    Coventry
    Permanent

    This Senior Accountant role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio within a well-established and growing accountancy practice. You will be hands-on across accounts preparation, management accounts, and tax compliance, while supporting junior team members and working closely with managers and partners to deliver a high standard of client service.

    • Senior accountant to join a regional firm of chartered accountants.
    • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer.
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  • Cost Accountant

    Wrexham
    Permanent
    £48,000 - £55,000 per year

    Michael Page are partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing business to recruit a Cost Accountant who enjoys being close to operations and making a tangible impact on business performance. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you'll act as the finance lead for three operational sites, working closely with production, operations, and IT teams.

    • Real business partner opportunity!
    • Hybrid working
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  • Financial Accountant

    London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join an international, private practice law firm, based out of their London head office. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant standards.

    • Opportunity to join a leading international law firm
    • Permanent contract, offering hybrid working and competitive benefits
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within our client's team in Nottingham.

    This role, based in Nottingham, requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial tasks and assist in reporting processes.

    Our client is looking for someone who is studying towards their Accountancy qualifications (CIMA / ACCA).

    • Permanent opportunity paying up to £40,000.
    • Study support available.
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  • Management Accountant

    Greater Manchester
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    Management Accountant - Full time, permanent

    £45,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE ( flexible for the right candidate)

    • Management Accountant - North Manchester
    • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!
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  • Cost Accountant, Inventory, Finance Business Partner, Manufacturing Accountant

    Chester
    Permanent

    This role would be a great fit for someone who enjoys partnering closely with operations, influencing performance, and driving meaningful improvements across the site.

    • Hybrid working & 1pm finish on a Friday!
    • Great combination of challenge, career development, and work-life balance
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  • Chartered Accountant

    Eastbourne
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £48,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Accountant to join a thriving business services provider in Eastbourne. The role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting and finance services to a diverse client base.

    • Well established accountancy firm in Eastbourne
    • Chartered Accountant role
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    We are seeking a meticulous and skilled Financial Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the financial services industry. This permanent position, based in Southampton, offers an exciting opportunity to manage and oversee key accounting functions.

    • excellent blend of technical and commercial involvement
    • Outstanding Benefits & Employee Support Package
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  • Assistant Financial Accountant

    Dartford
    Temporary

    A super opportunity to join this business on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

    • Hybrid working
    • 12 Month FTC
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  • Accountant

    Cwmbran
    Temporary
    £18 - £25 per hour

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a fast growth company in Cwmbran. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the business's operations effectively.

    • Flexible Working
    • Senior Accountant Role
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Bristol City Centre
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are looking for a meticulous Assistant Accountant to join a reputable property organisation in Bristol. The role involves managing service charge accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting within the property sector.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Exciting and collaborative working environment
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a Not For Profit organisation based in Warwick/Coventry. The role requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

    • Innovative self-directed learning and global collaboration.
    • Cutting-edge technology in a values-driven environment.
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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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