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  • Financial Accountant

    South West England
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    This permanent role offers a detail-driven Financial Accountant the chance to oversee core financial reporting and analysis in the transport and distribution industry.

    • Hybrid working
    • Opportunity to influence decisions and improve financial processes
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  • Manufacturing Accountant

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

    You will act as a true partner to, operations, commercial, procurement. As the Manufacturing Accountant your focus will be driving performance, improving accountability and ensuring that financial insight translates into operational action. The business already produces reporting what they need is someone who can push performance forward.

    • Driving efficiencies
    • Commercial Manufacturing Accountant
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  • Systems Accountant

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

    Michael Page are seeking a Management 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

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

    We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a leading organisation within the Technology & Telecoms industry. This role requires a professional with strong accounting expertise to support financial operations and reporting in Worcester.

    • Drive strategic growth at a top UK fintech
    • Master complex data in a local hub.
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  • Systems Accountant

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Systems Accountant involves managing and enhancing financial systems to support business operations and reporting. This permanent position is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and requires expertise in accounting and finance systems.

    • Opportunity to join a well established business, based in the North East
    • Fast growing team with development opportunities
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  • Project Accountant

    Crewe
    Temporary
    £60,000 - £66,000 per year

    Project Accountant on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to support process improvements across invoicing, processes, reconciliations, IFRS 16 and month‑end.

    • 6 months contract - potential opportunity for a longer term position
    • Varied project and process improvement role
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  • Management Accountant

    Weybridge
    Permanent
    £47,000 - £50,000 per year

    The Management Accountant position requires a detail-oriented professional who can oversee financial reporting and support decision-making within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance looking to contribute to a dynamic team.

    • Competitive Salary
    • Great opportunity to work for a well established business.
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  • Management Accountant

    Southport
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £43,000 per year

    The Management Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of a fast-paced FMCG company. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to deliver accurate financial reports.

    • Fantastic business based in the Southport area.
    • Great opportunity to learn from a collaborative team.
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    A major listed organisation based in Salford is looking to appoint a high‑calibre Financial Accountant as the business continues to grow and strengthen its finance function. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ACA‑qualified accountant making their first move from practice, offering genuine progression, exposure to a complex group environment, and the chance to work with an impressive senior finance team.

    • Perfect for ACA 1st time movers.
    • Listed Business in the heart of Salford.
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  • Management Accountant

    Salford
    Permanent

    As Management Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in the UK finance function. You'll take ownership of month end, alongside the monthly forecast, producing Board reports, supporting budgeting and audit activity, and working closely with senior stakeholders to understand performance and drive improvement.

    • Management Accountant role with growth potential
    • Fast growing tech business
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  • Treasury Accountant

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

    We're recruiting for a Treasury Accountant to join a high-performing finance team supporting the reporting and management of a large-scale multi-billion-pound funding portfolio. This role offers broad exposure to treasury operations, financial reporting, cash management, and stakeholder engagement within a complex and fast-paced environment.

    • Join one of the largest housing associations in the UK.
    • Excellent career development in the treasury field
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  • managment accountant

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

    The role of a Management Accountant in the retail industry involves overseeing financial processes, preparing reports, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Based in Coventry, this position requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in accounting and finance.

    • Lead the financial strategy and team
    • Enjoy a rewarding full-time balance
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  • Assistant Accountant - Property & Real Estate

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for any part-qualified accountants looking to develop their industry experience in a varied, fast-paced role. You'll cover all key aspects of transactional finance, whilst also supporting on the month-end cycle, work across year-end and audit, and contribute to the end-to-end reporting cycle.

    • Join an established property group in Central London.
    • Exposure to month-end reporting, in a varied role.
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  • Management Accountant

    Park Royal
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to contribute to the financial operations of a leading organisation within the FMCG sector. Based in West London (Park Royal), this role offers a chance to support key financial decisions through accurate reporting and analysis.

    • Exciting Opportunity
    • Progressive Organisation
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  • Project Accountant

    Andover
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    This role is responsible for managing the financial performance of major projects, including tracking costs, forecasting cash flow, and ensuring accurate invoicing and revenue recognition. It also involves partnering closely with project and commercial teams to analyse performance, improve processes, and support decision-making to drive project profitability.

    • Opportunity to Add Tangible Value on Major Projects
    • Broad, Commercially-Focused Finance Role
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  • Senior Accountant

    Altrincham
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £40,000 per year

    As a Senior Accountant in this boutique Hale-based practice, you'll take ownership of statutory accounts, VAT, management accounts, and corporate tax for a varied client base. You'll work closely with a small, supportive team and mentor a semi-senior, all within a relaxed, people-first environment.

    • Join a friendly Hale firm with parking and a flat structure culture.
    • Well-rounded role with variety and mentoring in a close-knit team.
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  • Senior Accountant

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £43,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team within the professional services industry. This role is based in the Bury office in Manchester and involves delivering high-quality accounting and financial services to clients.

    • Join a Top 40 accountancy firm in the UK.
    • Work within a people-first culture, investing in your development and wellbeing.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant role in the retail industry involves providing financial insights and support to aid in decision-making processes. This position is based in Bournemouth and requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

    • Management Accountant Position
    • Salary £40,000 - £50,000
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  • Management Accountant

    International
    Temporary

    The Management Accountant will play a vital role within the accounting and finance department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting budget management. This temporary position in the not-for-profit sector is based in Featherstone and offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

    • Immediate start Management Accountant role
    • Flexible working hours based in Wakefield
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  • Management Accountant

    Milton Keynes
    Temporary
    £270 - £300 per day

    We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the life science sector. This temporary position, based in Milton Keynes, involves managing financial processes and providing key insights to support business decision-making.

    • Own key finance processes and influence decisions in life sciences!
    • Earn £300/day while gaining fast-paced, high‑value sector experience!
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  • Management Accountant

    Reading
    Temporary
    £30 - £32 per hour

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a growing organisation within the Technology & Telecoms industry. Based in Reading, the role requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the business in achieving its objectives.

    • Join a fast-growing Tech & Telecoms sector driving innovation impact.
    • Grow your finance expertise and leadership skills in Tech & Telecoms.
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  • Management Accountant

    Slough
    Temporary
    £30 - £32 per hour

    The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department by overseeing financial operations, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. This temporary opportunity in Slough requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in the professional services industry.

    • Management Accountant role driving budgeting, forecasting and compliance.
    • Temp role in Slough with competitive pay, flexibility and hands‑on experience.
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  • Financial Accountant

    International
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £70,000 per year

    This Financial Accountant role offers a fantastic opportunity to support key accounting and financial reporting functions within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Based in Kidlington, the position requires a detail oriented professional with a strong aptitude for financial processes and compliance.

    • Long Term Security, Stability, and Clear Career Progression.
    • Supportive Culture with Genuine Development Opportunities.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to play a vital role in financial operations within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    This position is based in Nottingham and focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis.

    Fully office based.

    • Permanent opportunity in Nottingham
    • Fantastic position to join a growing business.
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  • Management Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £42,000 - £48,000 per year

    Michael Page are exclusively partnering with a business in East Leeds that is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a driven individual that can build relationships throughout the business, and is keen to gain more exposure to the month end commercial management accounts process.

    • New Management Accountant Opportunity in East Leeds!
    • Hybrid working 2 days at home + Study Support ACCA/CIMA
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  • Management Accountant

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

    Michael Page are partnering with a services business in Leeds on their search for a Management Accountant. This is a busy and varied role with a commercial focus, providing key operational and strategic support to business stakeholders across month-end duties, variance analysis and much more. Plenty of development offer with exposure to wider business areas - a fantastic move for accountants looking for wider remits and commercial exposure.

    • A fast-paced, commercially-focused Management Accountant opportunity
    • Opportunity to gain stakeholder exposure in a not purely month-end focused role
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  • Assistant Accountant

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

    Are you an aspiring Assistant Accountant with a keen interest in financial services? This permanent role in Goudhurst offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in accounting and finance within a professional setting.

    • Assistant Accountant role
    • Well established accountancy firm based near Goudhurst
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  • Management Accountant (Immediate start)

    Alfreton
    Temporary
    £45,000 - £45,000 per year

    Our client, a manufacturing business in Alfreton, is looking for a management accountant to start ASAP, in this office based role. The role could be temp to perm.

    • Immediate start required
    • Temp to perm for the right candidate
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  • Management Accountant

    Slough
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £49,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a well-established retail company in Slough. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial reports and ensuring effective financial management.

    • An excellent opportunity to work for an established organisation
    • Located in Slough, well-connected by public transport
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  • Financial Accountant

    London
    Permanent
    £56,000 - £62,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in a Housing Association organisation, supporting the Head of Finance & Finance manager. The successful candidate will oversee group financial reporting, and contribute to the organisation's regulatory reporting .

    • Opportunity to grow your group consolidation knowledge
    • Newly created 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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