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  • Finance Manager - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

    Maidstone
    Interim
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    My client, a well-respected charity based on the outskirts of Maidstone, are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join them on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis. This is a key, hands-on role within the small Finance team.

    • 12 month Fixed Term Contract
    • A supportive and well‑established team culture
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  • Credit Controller

    Reading
    Permanent

    The Credit Controller will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role in the retail industry offers an excellent opportunity to work in a permanent position within the accounting & finance department.

    • Opportunity to work in the retail industry in Reading.
    • Exposure to a professional and structured work environment.
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  • Internal Audit Senior - top 10 accountancy firm

    London
    Permanent
    £52,000 - £57,000 per year

    Lead internal audit assignments across various sectors.

    • Top 10 accounting firm with hybrid working.
    • Clear opportunity for progression.
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  • Payroll Clerk

    Birmingham
    Temporary
    £19 - £23 per hour

    This temporary Payroll Clerk position in the transport & distribution industry requires expertise in payroll processing and attention to detail. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration within the accounting & finance department.

    • Company Pension
    • Competitive Hourly Rate
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  • Payroll & Benefits Manager

    London
    Permanent

    The Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee payroll processing and employee benefits administration to ensure compliance and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in payroll systems and a strong understanding of benefits management within the transport & distribution industry.

    • Strategic Impact & Global Scope
    • Leadership & Innovation Focus
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  • FP&A Manager

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

    The FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial planning and analysis within this business, ensuring it meets its strategic goals. This permanent position based in Oxford offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial success in a hybrid working environment.

    • Impressive global company experiencing significant growth
    • Career development opportunities and competitive package
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Burgess Hill
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £28,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance team within the retail industry. This position in Burgess Hill requires a detail-oriented individual to assist in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring efficient financial processes.

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  • Part Time Accounts Assistant

    Haywards Heath
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £32,000 per year

    The role of a Part Time Accounts Assistant in the professional services industry involves managing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with legal accounting standards. This position is based in Haywards Heath and requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of accounting practices.

    • Part Time
    • Accounts
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  • Spanish Speaking Manufacturing Head of Finance - Global FMCG Manufacturing company

    Maidstone
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £90,000 per year

    This is a senior Head of Finance role leading the full finance function within a growing fmcg manufacturing business. The position combines hands‑on financial leadership with strategic partnership to support operational performance and long‑term growth.

    • Senior finance leadership role in a growing FMCG manufacturing business
    • Lead local finance in a £30m+ UK business with European backing
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  • Financial Controller / Head of Finance - Specialist Manufacturing Business

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

    An excellent opportunity to join a sizeable manufacturing business as Financial Controller / Head of Finance, leading the on‑site finance function and partnering closely with senior leadership. The role offers a broad remit across financial control, reporting, costing and commercial decision support within a group‑owned environment.

    • Senior site‑lead finance role in a growing UK manufacturing business
    • Broad FC remit combining financial control and business partnering
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  • Commercial Finance Manager

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

    The Commercial Finance Manager will provide financial insight and support to drive strategic decision-making within the organisation. This role is essential in ensuring accurate financial planning and analysis to optimise performance within the financial services industry.

    • Join a key high growth player in the market on their exciting journey.
    • End‑to‑end ownership, delivering strategies that boost profitability.
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

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

    The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function within the accounting and finance department, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of payments. This role is based in Southampton and requires expertise in managing financial operations.

    • Accounts Payable Manager
    • Salary £50,000 - £60,000
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  • Financial Controller

    Carlisle
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £90,000 per year

    The Financial Controller is responsible for leading and developing the Finance function in Carlisle. You will ensure strong financial control, high‑quality customer transaction support, compliant statutory and regulatory reporting, and insightful financial management information. You will also lead a team so people management experience is preferred.

    • Aquisitive, rapidly growing, business.
    • Hand's on leadership position.
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  • Accounts Administrator

    Flintshire
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We are supporting a well‑established business based in Deeside, looking for a temporary Accounts Administrator. This is a straightforward role, ideally suited to someone happy with repetitive, accurate work and short‑term assignments.

    • Are you a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Data Admin
    • Are you immediatley available?
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  • Finance Manager - 6 month temporary role

    Dover
    Temporary
    £250 - £300 per day

    Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this Interim Finance Manager / Financial Controller position is a 6‑month assignment designed to support the team during a busy period. It offers a fantastic opportunity to be hands‑on in the role and make a meaningful contribution to the finance team and the wider business.

    • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office near Dover and 2 from home
    • Hands-on role and a real opportunity to add value
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  • Head of Finance - Manufacturing

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

    A superb Head of Finance position has arisen in a fascinating, global, heritage manufacturing brand based in North West London.

    • Make a significant impact within a heritage manufacturing brand
    • Globally renowned, heritage brand, steeped in history.
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

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

    The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the retail industry by delivering insightful financial analysis and aiding decision-making processes. This permanent position is based in Bournemouth and offers a fantastic opportunity to work within the accounting and finance department.

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    • Salary £40,000 - £50,000
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  • Financial Controller - Well established manufacturing business

    Stoke on Trent
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    The role of Financial Controller in the manufacturing sector will require you to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting. This opportunity in Stoke is ideal for an experienced professional looking to add value through strategic financial leadership.

    • Well established family owned manufacturing business
    • Senior leadership role involved with growth and strategy
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  • Senior Finance Analyst

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

    The Senior Finance Analyst role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled accounting and finance professional to contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Based in Bristol, this position offers a chance to work on complex financial projects in a dynamic and challenging environment.

    • Exciting opportunity for a newly qualified to 3 yrs PQE finance professional
    • Open to people looking for their first move into industry from practice!
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  • Finance Manager

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £49,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and reporting within the public sector.

    The role is based in Nottingham and offers a challenging and rewarding environment in the accounting and finance department.

    • Permanent opportunity with hybrid working.
    • Fantastic benefits package.
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk - Fixed Term Contract

    Guildford
    Interim
    £32,000 - £38,500 per year

    The Accounts Payable Clerk will manage financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the accounting and finance department. This role in the business services industry requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining efficient processes.

    • Are you looking to work for a global organisation?
    • An exciting opportunity within the Accounts Payable team.
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  • Client Manager

    East Grinstead
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    The role of Client Manager within the professional services industry focuses on managing client relationships and delivering high-quality accounting and finance solutions. Based in East Grinstead, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and support a portfolio of clients while ensuring their financial needs are met.

    • Well established accountancy firm in East Grinstead
    • Client Manager role
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  • Accounts Manager

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

    The Accounts Manager will oversee financial operations and ensure accurate reporting within the Professional Services industry. Based in Farnham, this role demands expertise in accounting and finance to support strategic decision-making.

    • Accounts Manager role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Farnham
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  • Bookkeeper

    East Grinstead
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance, looking to contribute to a professional services firm in East Grinstead.

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    • Well established accountancy firm in East Grinstead
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  • Finance Business Partner

    East London
    Permanent
    £58,000 - £64,000 per year

    Seeking a diligent, detail-oriented Finance Business Partner for a Finance department focused on Customer Service. This individual will be responsible for establishing a customer-care culture with a focus on value for money, ensuring that budget holders and managers understand and providing expert guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and other financial concerns.

    • Community backed Housing Association
    • Opportunity to led a Business Partnering function
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  • Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior

    Alton
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £38,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior to join a well-established accountancy firm in Alton. The role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting and audit services to a diverse client base in Alton.

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    • Well established accountancy firm in Alton
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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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  • Audit Senior

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

    The role of Audit Senior offers an exciting opportunity for someone with expertise in accounting and finance within the professional services industry. Based in Guildford, this permanent position involves overseeing audit assignments and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

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    • Well established accountancy firm in Guildford
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  • Audit Manager

    Guildford
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £59,000 per year

    The role of Audit Manager in the professional services industry offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage audit engagements within a collaborative team environment. Based in Guildford, this permanent position is perfect for a skilled professional seeking to make an impact in accounting and finance.

    • Well established accountancy firm in Guildford
    • Audit Manager role
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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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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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