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  • Payroll Transformation Manager

    City of London
    Temporary
    £360 - £440 per day

    My client are seeking a skilled Payroll Transformation Manager to lead and implement a payroll system upgrade and process improvement.

    • Lead a Payroll Transformation
    • Competitive pay
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  • Head of Commercial Finance

    East Midlands
    Interim
    £95,000 - £110,000 per year

    12 month contract, senior leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and partnering with commercial teams to maximise revenue and profitability.

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Hybrid working, SAP
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  • Finance Manager

    Stockton-on-Tees
    Interim
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to take ownership of key financial operations within the manufacturing sector. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment.

    • Opportunity to join a well established Finance team
    • Varied role with involvement in projects
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  • Senior Service Charge Analyst

    City of London
    Permanent
    £46,100 - £51,000 per year

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Service Charge Analyst to join the Social Housing sector in London. The role requires expertise in accounting to ensure accurate service charge management and compliance.

    • Opportunity to work for a G15 Housing Association
    • Excellent working environment
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  • Interim Accounts Administrator

    Swindon
    Temporary
    £14 - £15 per hour

    This Accounts Administrator role supports a busy finance team with day to day transactional finance tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across processes. The position offers hybrid working and is ideal for someone looking to develop or build on their finance experience in a collaborative environment.

    • Competitive hourly rate, and hybrid working (3 days in 2 days from home)
    • Possibility of going permanent
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  • Finance Officer

    Lancaster
    Temporary
    £26,000 - £31,000 per year

    The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of a not-for-profit organisation.

    • Long Term Finance Officer Opportunity
    • Not for Profit Organisation based in North Lancaster
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  • Accounts Assistant - Part time

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



    Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week | Liverpool City Centre (Office Based) £30,000 - £35,000 Pro Rata + Excellent Work-Life Balance

    A growing and innovative business are looking for a talented Accounts Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the financial operations that enable our business to thri

    • Growing business based in Liverpool City Centre
    • Part time hours within a flexible business
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  • Financial Controller

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £80,000 per year

    Our client is a highly successful, people-focused organisation based in South Manchester with operations across multiple jurisdictions. Having delivered consistent 10% year-on-year growth for the last five years, the business is continuing its expansion and is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to play a key role in supporting its next phase of growth.

    • Fantastic opportunity to join growing business!
    • Hybrid working, bonus and progression available!
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  • Head of Finance

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

    This is a high-profile number one finance role supporting a major manufacturing operation, partnering senior business leaders to drive performance, investment decisions, cost optimisation and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead a small team while acting as a strategic finance partner across operations, supply chain and leadership teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.

    • Shape strategy and drive performance at a large manufacturing sites.
    • Step into a visible leadership role with growth & progression potential
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  • Finance Manager

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £65,000 per year

    The role of Finance Manager requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management to support business objectives. Based in Southampton, this position offers an excellent opportunity to oversee financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making.

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    • Salary £50,000 - £65,000
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  • Accounts Receivable Clerk

    Gillingham
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £27,000 per year

    The Accounts Receivable Clerk will play a critical role in managing the company's financial transactions by ensuring that all receivables are accurately processed and recorded. This position is essential in maintaining accurate accounting practices and supporting the Retail industry's financial operations.

    • A successful and expanding organisation
    • Competitive Benefits
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  • Financial Controller

    Solihull
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    The role of the Financial Controller involves overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, and budget management. This permanent position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in accounting and finance who are ready to take ownership of financial operations.

    • Key leadership role requiring strong manufacturing expertise.
    • Play a critical role in supporting operational performance and strategy.
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Leicester
    Temporary
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    Our client, a large household name employer, are recruiting an accounts assistant to start ASAP. They offer hybrid working and free parking in Leicester.

    • Temporary position likely leading to permanent role in 3 months
    • Hybrid working, working for national construction company
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  • Finance & Invoicing Co-Ordinator (Hybrid)

    Nottingham
    Temporary
    £29,000 - £32,000 per year

    Our client, a financial services company in Nottingham, are looking for a finance co-ordinator on a 6 month contract initially, leading to a permanent role. This role requires a candidate able to start on 2 weeks notice or less. It offers 2 days per week home working, and a 35 hour working week.

    • Exciting temp to perm role with market leading employer
    • Hybrid working, fantastic benefits
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  • Accounts Administrator (Part Time)

    Lincoln
    Interim
    £28,000 - £29,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Part Time Accounts Administrator to support the accounting and finance operations within a not-for-profit organisation.

    This role is based in Lincoln and involves key responsibilities in maintaining financial records and assisting with financial administration.

    • Part Time opportunity in Lincoln
    • Fixed Term Contract opportunity with the potential to go permanent
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  • Finance Manager - £90k

    London
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £90,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance within the property sector. This permanent position in London requires a results-oriented professional with expertise in accounting and finance.

    • Join a forward looking global business
    • Fantastic leadership team
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  • Credit Controller - Temporary to Permanent Position

    Bracknell
    Temporary
    £20 - £24 per hour

    This temporary opportunity as a Credit Controller, requires a detail-oriented professional to manage and maintain financial accounts. Based in Bracknell, the role involves ensuring efficient credit control processes and maintaining positive client relationships.

    • Join the supportive team and make a direct impact on business performance
    • Build strong finance and customer relationship skills in a collaborative role
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  • Tax Accounts Assistant

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

    This permanent Tax Accounts Assistant role in Guildford offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with an eye for detail and a knack for numbers.

    • A new opportunity for a junior Tax Accounts Assistant.
    • Great opportunity to progress.
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  • Financial Controller - £110k

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

    This is a highly visible leadership role offering regular interaction with the CFO and significant influence over the finance agenda. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing global reporting, strengthening governance, and positioning the finance function as a strategic partner to the wider business.

    • Globally recognised Real Estate Business
    • Pivotal Leadership Role
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  • OTC Process Lead

    City of London
    Permanent
    £60,500 - £70,000 per year

    The OTC Process Lead will play a vital role in overseeing and optimising the order-to-cash process within the accounting and finance function of a property-focused organisation. This permanent position is based in London and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency.

    • Join a large, established real estate and property group.
    • Lead a team, take ownership for finance transformation across O2C.
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  • Payroll Specialist

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

    The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing payroll processes with accuracy and compliance. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in payroll systems and a strong understanding of accounting practices within the not-for-profit industry.

    • Career development in a high-demand, impactful function
    • Real ownership + visibility across the business
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in managing the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices in an established industry. This role is based in the Steyning area and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting & finance department.

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  • Accounts Tax Assistant

    Lancing
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    The Accounts Tax Assistant position offers an excellent opportunity to support accounting and tax functions within a professional services environment. This role in Lancing is ideal for candidates seeking to develop their expertise in accounting and finance.

    • Accounts
    • Tax
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary - Hybrid)

    Coalville
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    Our client, a well known business based in Coalville, are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to start ASAP, initially on a temporary basis.

    • Temporary opportunity with immediate start.
    • Hybrid working, 3 days in the office 2 days home, flexible hours.
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  • Part Time Accounts Assistant

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

    This Part Time Accounts Assistant role is ideal for someone with strong administrative and analytical skills, an interest in

    finance, and a willingness to learn and develop within a growing business. Progression is available as the business develops.

    • Brand new Part Time role.
    • Excellent company with great benefits.
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

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

    The Accounts Payable Assistant 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.

    • A new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant.
    • Competitive salary.
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  • Finance Manager

    West Yorkshire
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering financial insight, supporting operational decision-making and ensuring robust financial control. You'll work closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement and central finance teams, providing meaningful analysis that influences business performance.

    • Lead a finance team driving manufacturing performance and insight.
    • Partner with operations to improve profitability and business decisions .
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  • Credit Control Manager

    Tonbridge
    Permanent

    The Credit Control Manager will oversee credit and collections processes within the business, ensuring the effective management of outstanding accounts and minimising risk.

    • A superb opportunity to join this expanding organisation.
    • Ideally have B2C experience
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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 Manager

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

    A great opportunity for a qualified accountant to continue their development by picking up a portfolio of clients that they are the sole contact for. Further progression technically through varied clients across multiple sectors, specialisms and sizes as well as personal development through client facing responsibilities.

    • Oversee a portfolio of small business accounts and tax returns
    • Flexible working hours and hybrid working
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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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