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  • Accounts Senior

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

    Seeking an Accounts Senior to provide top-tier accounting and financial services within the professional services industry. The candidate will play an integral role in the accounting and finance department based in Chatham, ensuring clients' financial matters are handled with expertise.

    • Growing accountancy firm in Chatham
    • Accounts Senior role
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  • Senior Finance Officer

    Oxford
    Temporary
    £17 - £22 per hour

    The Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy within an established organisation. This temporary role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance. Please note that this is a temporary rolling position to provide cover until a more senior permanent hire is found.

    • Immediate start.
    • Option for 4 or 5 day working week.
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  • Payroll

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

    This Payroll position in the professional services industry requires a detail-oriented individual to manage payroll processes with accuracy and efficiency. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accurate records while supporting the accounting and finance department.

    • Supportive and collaborative team.
    • Well established, market leading organisation.
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  • Assistant Finance Manager

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

    The Assistant Finance Manager will play a key role in the Property industry by providing insightful financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making. This role requires expertise in month-end processes, business partnering, and financial analysis to drive organisational success.

    • Fast-track exposure to senior leaders + strategic impact!
    • High-growth role shaping change in a dynamic supply chain setup!
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  • Finance

    Cardiff
    Interim
    £25,433 - £25,533 per year



    This exciting 10-week placement offers the chance to work in a professional, supportive environment where you'll build practical skills and make a real impact.

    You'll be involved in a variety of meaningful accounting and finance tasks, giving you exposure to real-world processes and helping you develop the confidence and experience that employers value.

    • Opportunity to get hands on experience in Finance through the summer
    • 10 Weeks Fixed Term Contract placement for Summer
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  • Credit Controller

    Huntingdon
    Temporary
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Credit Controller to join a thriving business services company in Huntingdon. This temporary role focuses on managing outstanding debts and ensuring smooth financial operations within the accounting and finance department.

    • Hybrid working
    • Immediate start
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  • Finance analyst

    Basingstoke
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    The role of Finance Analyst involves providing financial insights and support to aid strategic decision-making within the technology and telecoms sector. This position is based in Basingstoke and focuses on financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

    • Join a growing PE backed tech company
    • operate in a motivated environment
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  • Billings and Credit Controller

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £29,000 per year

    We're looking for a confident and proactive Billing & Credit Controller to support the Billing & Credit Control Manager in driving cash collection, reducing aged debt and ensuring efficient billing processes.

    • Great international business
    • Good team environment
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  • Payroll & Pension Officer

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £34,000 per year

    The Payroll & Pensions Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits for a large and growing organisation in the Liverpool area.

    • 2 days in the office per week
    • Permanent
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  • Finance Business Partner

    West Yorkshire
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £54,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to combine finance with commercial business partnering in a fast-paced production environment. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll provide financial insight, challenge performance, and help drive continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing operation.

    • Partner with site leaders to drive profitability and operational performance.
    • Influence key manufacturing decisions in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk - Fixed Term Contract

    Farnborough
    Interim
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    We are working on an Accounts Payable Clerk Position with a client within the aviation sector in Farnborough. This role focuses on ensuring accurate and efficient processing of supplier invoices and payments while supporting the wider accounting & finance team.

    • Are you looking to work for a growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the aviation sector!
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  • Accounts Assistant (hybrid - 2 days from home)

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £29,000 per year
    • This would be a great role for an individual who has experience of working in purchase ledger or sales ledger (experience of both would be advantageous but not essential).
    • Offering c. £29,000, 2 days PW home working, flexible start and finish hours, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, 7% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, life insurance and potential for study support.
    • A varied role at a financial services business in Leeds city centre
    • Offering fabulous benefits, see below
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  • Finance Manager

    Hampton
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £82,200 per year

    The Finance Manager will be responsible for key areas across the Finance, particularly managing the month end close, ensuring strict adherence to internal controls and complying with all internal and external reporting requirements and audits. They will work closely with the other members of the Finance team, as well as with colleagues across multiple teams within the business.

    • Highly successful manufacturing business, founded over a century ago
    • Great progression opportunities
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  • Finance Manager

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

    The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the healthcare industry. This permanent role in Chichester requires a strong background in accounting and finance to support organisational goals effectively.

    • Opportunity to contribute to a growing healthcare organisation
    • Chance to combine strategic and operational finance responsibilities
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Basingstoke
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    Join a high-impact finance team supporting a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where you'll act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders. This role offers strong exposure to complex programmes, enabling you to drive financial insight, influence decision-making, and support business growth.

    • A key player in the Thames Valley tech space
    • A high visibility, influence, and strategic role, across global operations
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  • Financial Analyst - Technology Sector

    Basingstoke
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    As a Financial Analyst in the Technology sector, you will provide critical financial insights and support decision-making processes within the Accounting & Finance department. This role in Basingstoke requires strong analytical skills to manage financial data and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

    • Broad, commercially focused Analyst role
    • Growth tech business
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  • Commercial Financial Controller

    Bolton
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical excellence with genuine business partnering in a highly visible and influential position.

    • Significant exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
    • Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to expand
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  • Finance Business Partner (Customer Service)

    London
    Permanent
    £58,670 - £62,042 per year

    The role of Finance Business Partner in the Social Housing sector involves providing expert financial insights to guide strategic decisions and ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Based in London, this permanent position is ideal for professionals with strong accounting and finance skills.

    • Opportunity to play a key role in improving a finance team function
    • Hybrid working and flexible working arrangement
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  • Strategic Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    The Strategic Finance Manager will play a critical role in supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestment activities by providing financial leadership and analytical expertise.

    • Excellent opportunity to make a first move from advisory in practice
    • High-impact role that combines technical excellence with strong collaboration
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  • Finance Analyst

    Surrey
    Temporary

    The Finance Analyst role in the retail industry involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with key financial analysis and reporting. This temporary position offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong grasp of financial processes.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Global Organisation.
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

    Richmond upon Thames
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £40,000 per year

    We are seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to support financial planning and analysis within the FMCG industry. This role involves providing valuable insights to aid decision-making and drive business performance in the Richmond area.

    • Competitive Salary
    • Excellent Opportunity for Professional Growth and Development
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  • FP&A Analyst

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

    The FP&A Analyst role involves providing financial planning and analysis support to ensure effective decision-making within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This position is based in Slough and requires expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

    • Chance to work in an innovative and exciting industry!
    • Hybrid working available!
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  • Head of Finance

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    The Head of Finance will oversee financial operations across multiple sites and countries ensuring efficient financial management and compliance. The role requires a strategic mindset to support business growth and drive financial performance.

    • This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site / 2 days off site
    • The opportunity to bring fresh ideas and initiatives to an evolving business.
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  • Commercial Finance Assistant

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

    The role of Commercial Finance Assistant involves providing key financial support within the accounting and finance department. You will assist in analysing financial data, ensuring accuracy, and supporting decision-making within the Winsford-based team.

    • Supportive and collaborative team.
    • Well established, market leading organisation
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  • Strategic Project Finance Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    A Strategic Finance role focused on supporting projects through forecasting, business cases, financial modelling, and performance analysis. The role partners with stakeholders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support investment and transformation decisions.

    • Exciting scope across Strategic and Commercial Finance!
    • Established company on a growth journey!
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  • Accounts & Audit Senior

    Farnham
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £48,000 per year

    Join a well-established accountancy firm as an Accounts & Audit Senior in Farnham.

    • Well established accountancy firm in the Farnham area
    • Accounts & Audit Senior
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  • Finance Business Partner - Market KLeader

    Fleet
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    This Finance Business Partner role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to contribute to strategic decision-making. This is a permanent position, where you will support financial planning, analysis, and work closely with operations and commercial colleagues.

    • Finance Business Partner with genuine impact on the success of the business unit
    • Market leading, large business
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  • Senior Finance Analyst

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

    We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to provide robust financial analysis and support key decision-making processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance, with a focus on delivering insights to drive business performance.

    • Exciting role for a 0-3 years PQE accountant, join a leading defence business!
    • Market-leading career progression, and open to first-movers from practice!
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  • Finance Manager

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

    The role of Finance Manager involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting to support business objectives within the retail industry. This position is based in Bristol and requires strong expertise in accounting and finance.

    • Management accounting focused Finance Manager
    • SME with a great collective culture
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  • Temporary Part Time Finance Assistant

    Eastleigh
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Part Time Finance Assistant to support the accounting and finance department in a growing organisation. The role involves assisting with financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance in Eastleigh.

    • Must be available to work in the office based in Eastleigh.
    • Must have previous experience in transactional accounting.
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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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