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  • Interim Finance Business Partner -Charity

    London
    Temporary
    £315 - £385 per day

    Interim Finance Business Partner - circa 6 months - leading charity - London - Hybrid working

    • Opportunity to work for a leading charity
    • Competitive day rate
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  • Financial Controller - Manufacturing

    Northumberland
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Financial Controller role in Northumberland focuses on managing financial operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent position offers a rewarding opportunity to oversee accounting and finance functions effectively.

    • Direct management responsibility for a successful team
    • Growing business with opportunities for progression
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

    Watford
    Permanent

    The Financial Reporting Manager will oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate financial statements and reports within the life science industry. This permanent position requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and support decision-making.

    • Global Business
    • Senior Manager
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  • Interim Financial Controller - FTSE 100 business

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

    The Interim Financial Controller is a key business partner to the BU General Manager and will also be responsible for the performance management, administrative and financial management.

    • Established subsidiary of a FTSE 100 business
    • Industry market leader and well known brand name
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    We are looking for a skilled Finance Analyst to join a thriving Accounting & Finance team. The role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to analyse financial data to support decision-making.

    • Finance Analyst - Blackburn
    • Going through an exciting time of growth with a huge recent investment
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    City of London
    Permanent

    The Accounts Payable Assistant will support the global finance team by processing high‑volume invoices, upholding strong controls, and ensuring regional compliance. This role suits someone highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working with speed and accuracy in a tech‑focused environment.

    • Excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Payable professional.
    • Join a globally-recognised financial services organisation.
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Brighton
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    The Accounts Payable Assistant will support the accounting and finance department in a busy organisation based in Brighton. This temporary role focuses on managing accounts payable processes and ensuring accurate and timely financial records.

    • Accounts
    • Finance
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  • FP&A Lead - Market Leading UK Engineering & Manufacturing Business

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

    The FP&A Lead will help monitor and analyse financial and commercial data, to support the finance team and the broader business in better understanding performance and opportunities for improvement. The FP&A Analyst will have a remit which allows them to step out of finance as a business partner, with the ability to operate independently such that they can flag issues or opportunities outside of typical reporting constructs to senior management.

    • FP&A Lead
    • Market Leading UK Engineering and Manufacturing Business
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Eastbourne
    Temporary
    £13 - £14 per hour

    This temporary role as an Accounts Assistant professional and involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The position is based in Eastbourne and requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting and finance processes

    • Finance
    • Accounts
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  • Finance Manager - International Travel & Tourism Company

    City of London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Junior Financial Controller will support the finance department with accounting, reporting, and financial planning in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to ensure accurate financial management and compliance.

    • Hybrid working from London head office
    • Opportunity to grow and progress within their finance function
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  • FP&A Manager - P.E. Backed Travel Company

    North West London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    A newly created FP&A Manager role has arisen in a newly acquired, private equity backed Travel company based in North West London

    • Setting up the FP&A capabilities
    • Value add business partnering role
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    This is a strategic, people-facing finance role where your ability to explain, influence and guide, matters just as much as your technical knowledge.

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Decision support, financial modeling
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    Michael Page are partnering with a successful business looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

    • Temp to Perm, or would consider Permanent
    • Weymouth
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  • Finance Business Partner

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

    Michael Page Finance are partnering with a global client based in Leeds who are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their commercial team. You'll provide financial insights, build models, support budgeting and forecasting, and partner with department leaders to drive strategic decisions. This is a hands-on role offering the chance to influence growth, improve margins, and shape the business's commercial performance.

    • Exciting commercial opportunity with true partnering prospects
    • Work for a global organisation with a successful finance function
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  • Accounts Assistant - Temporary

    Wimborne
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    This temporary Accounts Assistant role requires a motivated individual to support the Accounting & Finance department with daily operations. The position is based in Dorset and offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and professional environment.

    • The chance to work in a varied accounts role.
    • Hybrid working options after initial training period.
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  • Finance Analyst

    Witney
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £38,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Finance Analyst to join a leading organisation. This role requires a strong aptitude for financial analysis and the ability to support key business decisions effectively.

    • Hybrid working!
    • Long term career development!
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  • Payment Operations Analyst

    London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £45,000 per year

    We are seeking a Payment Analyst to oversee and manage the global payment processes for our PE-Backed client in the infrastructure space. You'll review and release all global group payments, and will work with key senior stakeholders across all finance departments.

    • Join a PE-Backed, high-growth global infrastructure business.
    • Work in a unique, highly-impactful role between AP and Treasury.
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

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

    The role of Purchase Ledger Clerk involves managing and processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate records in the financial system.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a permanent Purchase Ledger Clerk position close to Edwinstowe.

    Our client is looking for someone to join the team on a full time permanent basis.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Opportunity to join a great team
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  • Financial Controller - Waste Management

    Hook
    Permanent

    The Financial Controller role requires a professional with strong accounting expertise to manage and oversee financial operations effectively. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving organisation.

    • Leading business, within its field, with an exciting growth trajectory
    • Ownership with career development opportunities
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  • Head of Financial Reporting

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    The Head of Financial Reporting will lead the preparation and delivery of financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. This role, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to support business objectives.

    • Well known, national business based in the North East
    • Opportunity to lead and influence senior stakeholders
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  • Purchase Ledger clerk

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

    We are seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a reputable organisation in the not-for-profit sector based in Leeds. This role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in managing financial transactions and records.

    • New Permanent Purchase Ledger role based in Leeds
    • Hybrid and Flexible working included
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  • Finance Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £90,000 per year

    The Finance Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and oversee the financial operations within the property industry. The role is based in London and requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Managerial role (manages 2)
    • Close knit team environment.
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  • Finance Analyst

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

    An excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Analyst who will play a role in supporting operational teams to deliver their financial targets and budgets. This role is based in Woking.

    • Excellent hybrid role in Woking.
    • Opportunity to work for a well known organisation.
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  • Assistant Financial Controller

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

    We're seeking an adaptable and dynamic part-qualified/QBE accounting professional for a exciting role in an ambitious, high-growth construction business. This is a key role in a small finance function, working closely with both the FC and FD to deliver on all key aspects of reporting.

    • Join an ambitious, high-growth construction business.
    • Work in an an expanding team, in a varied & dynamic role.
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  • Payroll

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll professional to join a reputable organisation within the Business Services industry. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processes while maintaining compliance with regulations.

    • Competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £35,000 per annum.
    • Opportunity to work in a reputable medium-sized Financial Services organisation
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  • Payroll Assistant - FTC

    Poole
    Temporary
    £24,000 - £26,500 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Payroll Assistant to join our client on a fixed-term contract. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Opportunity to develop your career as a Payroll Assistant.
    • Hybrid working ensuring a work / life balance.
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  • Credit Controller

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

    This role is an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller to manage their own portfolio of accounts. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with some experience in accounting and finance.

    • Develop your finance career as part of a busy team.
    • Supportive work environment ensuring work / life balance.
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  • Pricing Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £122,500 per year

    We are seeking a Pricing Manager in the legal industry to manage and optimise pricing strategies. This role is based in London and requires a professional with strong analytical skills and a focus on delivering results.

    • Join a leading London law firm!
    • High levels of autonomy in a fantastic team!
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  • Finance Assistant

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

    The Finance Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department within the financial services industry, ensuring the accurate and efficient handling of financial tasks. This role is based in Hove and offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a professional environment.

    • Finance
    • Accounts
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  • Purchase Ledger Assistant

    Eastbourne
    Interim
    £25,000 - £27,000 per year

    Join a leading property organisation as an Purchase Ledger Assistant in Eastbourne. This role is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting and finance.

    • Accounts
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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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