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  • Finance Business Partner

    Cambridgeshire
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £80,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making processes within the life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure financial efficiency and drive business performance.

    • Shape strategy, influence leaders, and drive real commercial impact!
    • Lead high-value decisions through modelling, insight, and CapEx ownership!
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  • Audit Senior

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

    The role of Audit Senior offers an excellent opportunity to manage and deliver audit assignments for a variety of clients within the professional services industry. Based in Eastleigh, this position requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure high-quality service delivery.

    • Audit Senior Position
    • Salary £45,000 - £55,000
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  • Accounts Payable - Global Manufacturing Business

    London
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £40,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable role involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. This is an opportunity to join a business that's growing 10% year-on-year, in a crucial role within their finance team.

    • Join a high growth business as they expand globally.
    • Extensive opportunities and examples of internal progression.
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  • Head of Finance

    Huddersfield
    Permanent
    £63,000 - £67,500 per year



    You'll lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and performance across a complex organisation, acting as the key financial advisor to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role offering both strategic influence and operational leadership in a purpose-led setting.

    • Make a genuine impact at senior level
    • Be part of a collaborative, values-driven leadership team
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  • Head of Payroll

    Stratford
    Temporary
    £380 - £450 per day

    The Head of Payroll will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy within the public sector. This temporary role offers an opportunity to lead a payroll team and manage complex payroll processes effectively.

    • Large public sector organisation
    • Exposure to a highly-recognisble brand
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  • Interim Financial Controller

    London
    Interim
    £99,000 - £121,000 per year

    The Interim Financial Controller role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance within the professional services industry. This position is based in London and requires strong expertise in accounting and finance.

    • Controller position in leading law firm.
    • High calibre team.
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  • Payroll Specialist

    Northwich
    Interim
    £38,000 - £42,000 per year

    Michael Page are partnering with a fantastic Global organisation who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join them ASAP.

    • Immediate start
    • Fantastic global business
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  • Senior Finance Manager

    Bristol City Centre
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £80,000 per year

    I'm working on a Senior Finance Manager role with a Bristol-based business, who have been growing pretty consistently over the last few years. Leading finance for a business unit, this role provides the opportunity to get proper ownership, rather than just a slice of it.

    • Exciting opportunity to make an impact
    • Varied role with full ownership
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  • Payroll Administrator

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

    The Payroll Administrator will handle payroll processes and ensure accuracy in payment and compliance within a well established sector. This permanent role is based in Peacehaven and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

    • Payroll
    • Finance
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  • Finance Manager

    South Bucks
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations for this well-established, medium sized business, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and delivering accurate financial reports. This role requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

    • Successful SME
    • Broad role in a UK market leader
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  • Costing Analyst

    Bicester
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    The role of Costing Analyst involves analysing financial data to support accurate costing and decision-making. This position requires expertise in managing cost structures and providing actionable insights to optimise profitability.

    • Progress in your career!
    • Looking for someone commercial and forward thinking.
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant - Interim

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

    The Accounts Payable Assistant will provide essential support to the finance department. This temporary role requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate financial processes are maintained.

    • Are you looking to work in a growing organisation?
    • An exciting opportunity with the accounts payable team!
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  • Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

    Deeside
    Temporary
    £15 - £16 per hour

    The organisation we are working with are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support financial operations within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This temporary role in Deeside involves managing invoices, payments, and supplier accounts to ensure smooth and accurate processing.

    • Interim Accounts Payable Clerk Opportunity in Deeside.
    • Free onsite parking and flexible working arrangements to be discussed.
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  • Credit Controller

    Bracknell
    Temporary
    £20 - £26 per hour

    The role of Credit Controller in the life science sector involves managing and overseeing the credit control process to ensure timely payments and maintain strong financial records. Based in Bracknell, this temporary opportunity is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational abilities.

    • Immediate start.
    • Hybrid working structure providing a work life balance.
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  • FP&A Manager - leading consumer business

    Berkshire
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis activities within the consumer sector. The role requires a strong background in accounting and finance to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

    • International market leader
    • Broad role with commercial impact
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

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

    The Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the organisation in Tamworth.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business in the area.

    • Permanent hybrid opportunity.
    • Salary up to £55,000.
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    Michael Page are delighted to be supporting a client in Newark in their search for an Accounts Assistant.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for an all rounded finance position in Newark.

    The role is crucial in supporting the day to day financial operations and is a fully office based role.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Hybrid Working
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    We are looking for a highly analytical and commercially focused Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner to support key decision-making across a dynamic international organisation. This role combines deep financial modelling and data analysis with influential stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

    • Impressive forward thinking company
    • Internationally growing, leaders in their industry
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  • FP&A Manager

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

    We are seeking a commercially minded FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, analysis, and performance insight across our Bicester-based manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact role partnering with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

    • Well established UK employer
    • Forward thinking growing company
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  • Audit & Accounts Senior

    Droitwich
    Permanent
    £37,000 - £45,000 per year

    A strong opportunity for a Qualified Audit & Accounts Senior to take ownership of a varied portfolio, leading audit assignments while gaining exposure to accounts and corporation tax work. This role offers clear progression, hands-on client interaction and the chance to develop leadership experience within a growing corporate team.

    • Work on varied audit assignments with a broad client base.
    • Gain strong client exposure and hands-on technical experience.
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  • Bookkeeper

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

    Senior Bookkeeper based from near Bromsgrove offices, you will provide bookkeeping services, prepare VAT returns, payroll and provide other services to varied sole trader, partnership and limited company SME's and OMB's of varying size and industry sector.

    • Senior Bookkeeper to join a successful accountants based near Bromsgrove.
    • Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll for varied clients as a key support.
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  • Semi-senior Auditor

    Mansfield
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £33,000 per year

    Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of audits across a diverse client portfolio. You will assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review

    • Semi Senior Auditor to join a growing firm of accountants in Mansfield area.
    • Join a friendly, forward-thinking team with a flexible work culture.
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  • Audit Semi-Senior

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £33,000 per year

    Audit Semi Senior role in Nottingham supporting delivery of external audits from planning to completion, with strong client exposure. You will lead elements of fieldwork, review juniors and contribute to high quality reporting while progressing towards qualification.

    • Senior Auditor to join a growing firm of accountants in Nottingham area.
    • Strong performance provides a pathway to Senior Associate or Assistant Manager
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  • FP&A Manager

    Lincoln
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    Key part of the Finance leadership team, the FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes

    • FP&A, business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Fantastic, Lincoln based organisation
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Hendon
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will support the accounting team in managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. This role in the property industry requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of financial processes.

    • Great opportunity for someone looking to grow in a role
    • Good company culture with early Friday finishes in winter
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  • Purchase Ledger Specialist- Highly successful, flexible and supportive organisation.

    Wythenshawe
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £28,000 per year

    A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time purchase ledger role based in South Manchester with flexible hybrid working with three days working from home.

    • Purchase Ledger- flexible hybrid working
    • Well established, consistently growing and dynamic organisation
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  • Financial Controller

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    The Financial Controller will play a key role in overseeing all accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance and providing strategic financial insights. This role is based in Central Manchester and offers a blend of office and remote working.

    • Brilliant opportunity to join purpose-led business in Central Manchester!
    • Hybrid working, flexible working hours and generous package!
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  • Head of Finance

    Merseyside
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £90,000 per year

    This is a newly created Head of Finance role reporting to the CEO, leading the build-out of a standalone finance function following a carve-out. You'll oversee UK and France operations, driving reporting, controls, and system transformation in a high-growth, cross-border environment.

    • Build a finance function from scratch in a high-growth carve-out
    • Work directly with CEO in a cross-border, high-impact leadership rol
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  • Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering - Public Sector

    London
    Permanent
    £64,455 - £74,896 per year
    Remote

    The Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering will be responsible for supporting the Head of the function i leading the team, focusing on handling strategic objectives. The role will maintain a small area in business partnering and provide cover to the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering. This position has the opportunity to work in an office (London or Leeds) or be fully remote.

    • Remote Role for a Qualified Accountant
    • Experienced in public sector budgeting & forecasting
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Wolverhampton
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    An Accounts Payable Clerk is needed in the retail industry to support the accounting and finance department with invoice processing and payment management. This temporary to permanent role in Wolverhampton offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to efficient financial operations.

    • Immediate start
    • Temporary to permanent
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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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