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  • Finance Assistant

    Hove
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    Join a reputable organisation in the financial services industry as a temporary Finance Assistant. This temporary role based in Hove requires you to support the accounting and finance department with essential financial tasks.

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  • Payroll Specialist

    Bradford
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    £40,000 - £43,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a professional team within the Technology & Telecoms industry. The role involves managing payroll processes and ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations.

    • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Bradford!
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  • Payroll Analyst

    Bradford
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    We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join a professional team within the Technology & Telecoms industry. The role involves managing payroll processes and ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations.

    • 12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Bradford!
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  • Accounts Senior

    Dorking
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £42,000 per year

    We are seeking an Accounts Senior to join our professional services team, focusing on accounting and finance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial management.

    • Accounts Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm in Dorking
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  • Credit Controller

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

    We're looking for a Credit Controller to join our finance team at a fast-growing retail business with an annual turnover of £150 million. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to develop a long-term career in finance, with full training and study support provided for the right candidate.

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    • Newton Le Willows
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  • Outsourcing Senior

    Guildford
    Permanent

    We are seeking an enthusiastic Outsourcing Senior to join our Accounting & Finance team in Guildford. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional services, including financial reporting and bookkeeping.

    • Outsourcing Senior
    • Top 15 accountancy firm in Guildford area
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  • Credit Controller

    Weybridge
    Permanent
    £34,000 - £38,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Credit Controller to join a company which is well established and industry leading in the Weybridge area. The role focuses on managing and maintaining the credit and collections process, ensuring the smooth operation of accounting and finance functions.

    • Great opportunity at a well established company which prioritises progression.
    • Competitive salary
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  • Accounts Receivable Assistant (Immediate start)

    Alfreton
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    The Accounts Receivable Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in managing and maintaining accurate financial records within the public sector. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounts receivable processes.

    • Immediate start required
    • Alfreton based, hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
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  • Finance Officer (Temp to perm, Immediate start)

    Nottingham
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    The Finance Officer will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial management and reporting within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting and finance skills to support organisational goals.

    • Immediate start role offering hybrid working
    • Temp initially, perm role offered for the right candidate
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  • Sales Ledger Administrator

    Eastbourne
    Temporary
    £13 - £14 per hour

    We are seeking a meticulous Sales Ledger Administrator to join our Accounting & Finance department within the Business Services industry. The role is based in Eastbourne and involves managing sales ledger processes efficiently in a temporary capacity.

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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Sutton
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation in Sutton. This temporary role focuses on managing financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in the accounting processes.

    • Accounts Payable Clerk within the Education sector
    • Interim contract for 6 months
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  • Interim Senior Finance Analyst

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £30 - £33 per hour

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Interim Senior Finance Analyst to contribute to meaningful work within the Not For Profit sector. The role, based in Manchester, involves providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making processes.

    • Interim Commercial Senior Finance Analyst Opportunity
    • Commercial Not for Profit Organisation in Manchester
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  • Bookkeeper - Immediate Start!

    Woking
    Interim
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    My client is seeking a Bookkeeper to join the Accounting & Finance department within the property industry. This Fixed-Term Contract position is based in Woking and requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial records effectively.

    • Are you looking to work for a global business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance department!
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  • Finance Assistant

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

    We are looking for a meticulous and organised Finance Assistant to join the Accounting & Finance department . This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development while supporting financial operations effectively.

    • Great opportunity which also offers study support.
    • Competitive salary.
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  • Accounts Receivable

    Cranbrook
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    £27,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable professional to join a Not For Profit organisation. This temporary role involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping in the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Temp - Perm
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  • Finance Manager

    Crewe
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    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Finance Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee financial processes within the accounting and finance department of a business services organisation. Based in Crewe, this permanent position is ideal for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of key financial operations.

    • An excellent opportunity for a PQ/Finalist Accountant!
    • Excellent progression opportunities!
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  • Purchase Ledger

    Wrexham
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    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    Michael Page are working with a large, well-established manufacturing business in Wrexham that has created a brand new Purchase Ledger position as part of continued growth within their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience who wants to work in a structured, professional environment with excellent systems (SAP), supportive leadership, and a genuinely good work-life balance.

    • Large Manufacturing brand!
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  • Credit Controller 12 month FTC

    York
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    £25,000 - £30,000 per year

    We are seeking a Credit Controller for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role requires expertise in managing accounts receivable and ensuring smooth cash flow processes in York.

    • Immediate start available.
    • Join a growing and thriving business.
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  • Project Finance Analyst

    Surrey
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £85,000 per year

    We are looking for a skilled Project Finance Analyst to join a growth business. This role requires an individual who can manage financial analysis and reporting for various projects.

    • Broad project management role
    • Growth business
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  • Finance Assistant

    Slough
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    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector based in Slough. The role requires excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to support the accounting and finance department effectively.

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

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £40,000 per year

    Record keeping in various formats and systems for a variety of client businesses ranging from small to large, being able to Liaising directly with clients.

    • Join a growing firm, that gives you the right tools for success.
    • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer.
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  • Credit Controller

    Fareham
    Permanent
    £31,000 - £33,000 per year

    We are seeking a highly motivated Credit Controller to join a team within the industrial/manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, ensuring effective credit management and maintaining positive client relationships.

    • Credit Controller
    • Permanent, Fareham
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  • Part Time Accounts Assistant

    Tunbridge Wells
    Permanent

    The Finance Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance department within a fast-paced environment.

    • A great business to work for in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
    • Part Time, 21 hours per week
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  • Accounts Payable Supervisor

    England
    Permanent
    £34,000 - £36,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join a reputable organisation based in Stoke on Trent. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to manage accounts payable processes, and a small team.

    • An excellent opportunity for an experienced AP Clerk!
    • Hybrid working and generous salary available!
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  • Finance Assistant

    Chertsey
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £29,000 per year

    The Finance Assistant role involves supporting the finance department with essential financial tasks, including accounts payable and finance admin.

    • Are you looking to work for a food procurement business?
    • An exciting opportunity to join the finance team!
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Weybridge
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    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Assistant role involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This position based in Weybridge requires attention to detail and a strong grasp of accounting processes.

    • Fantastic opportunity with a great business.
    • Hybrid working and brilliant benefits.
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Hastings
    Temporary
    £14 - £15 per hour

    We are seeking a meticulous Accounts Assistant to support our Accounting & Finance department. This temporary role, based in Hastings, requires a detail-oriented individual to manage financial tasks efficiently.

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  • Financial Controller (International)

    London
    Permanent
    £120,000 - £130,000 per year

    Reporting directly to the Group CFO and leading an international Finance team based out of London. This is a hands-on but strategic role, which will be responsible for assisting the CFO to maintain robust controls and governance of the client's 12 International Corporate entities and 18 of the Operating Entities around the world.

    • Internal progression
    • Exciting business
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  • Credit Controller

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £31,000 per year

    We are seeking a Credit Controller to join a property-focused organisation in Bristol. This permanent role requires someone skilled in accounting and finance to manage credit control efficiently.

    • Stable role, global exposure, flexible working
    • Join a global firm with real progression
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Thame
    Permanent

    This exciting Finance Business Partner role will be a key member of the Finance team to build and maintain strong partnerships with senior managers across the business, developing complex analyses and delivering financial insight to enhance decision making and influence business strategy.

    • Impressive well established business in Thame
    • Hybrid working on offer with competitive benefits package.
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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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