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  • Accounts Assistant

    Reading
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    The Accounts Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department within the industrial/manufacturing sector, ensuring accurate financial records and efficient processes. This temporary role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a Reading-based team with hybrid working options.

    • Are you looking for a new finance role? Well this one might be for you!
    • Competitive benefits package Flexible working - Work from home
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  • Accounts Payable Controller

    Brighton
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £40,000 per year

    The role of the Accounts Payable Controller involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate ledger maintenance within the professional services industry. This permanent position in Brighton requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles.

    • Purchase Ledger
    • Accounts Payable
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Dartford
    Temporary
    £16 - £19 per hour

    The Accounts Assistant role in the Business Services industry in Dartford offers a temporary opportunity to support the Accounting & Finance department with key financial tasks. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can assist with day-to-day operations and ensure accurate financial processing.

    • Temporary Position
    • Possible Temp - Perm
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  • Purchase Ledger

    Bromley
    Temporary
    £16 - £19 per hour

    The Purchase Ledger role in the business services sector in Bromley involves managing accounts payable processes and maintaining accurate financial records. This temporary position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Temporary Position
    • On-Going Role
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  • Purchase Ledger

    Dartford
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    The Purchase Ledger role in the business services industry in Dartford requires an organised and detail-oriented individual to manage accounts payable processes efficiently. This temporary position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance who is ready to contribute to a fast-paced environment.

    • Temp Position
    • Great opportunity for a candidate seeking a temporary role
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  • Credit Control

    Dartford
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    This temporary Credit Control position within the business services industry in Dartford requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles. The successful candidate will manage accounts receivable processes and maintain positive client relationships to ensure timely payments.

    • Temporary - On Going Position
    • Hybrid Working
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Sevenoaks
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    The role of Accounts Assistant within the business services industry involves supporting the accounting team with a range of financial tasks. This temporary position in Sevenoaks is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong foundation in accounting principles.

    • Temporary Position
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  • Accounts Assistant

    York
    Permanent
    £27,500 - £32,000 per year

    Michael Page are actively working with a business who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on the outskirts of York on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a motivated and driven individual who enjoys process improvement and collaborating with the team.

    • New Accounts Assistant opportunity on outskirts of York!
    • Hybrid Working + AAT Study Support
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Bedford
    Permanent
    £54,000 - £66,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to play a key role in the property industry. Based in Bedford, this permanent position requires a proactive individual to drive financial performance and provide strategic insight.

    • Longevity in position
    • Career development
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring efficient processing and compliance with financial procedures. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a key accounting function while contributing to the organisation's financial operations

    • Career Development
    • Longevity in role
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  • Stock Controller - Commodities

    City of London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    The role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong grasp of inventory management and reconciliations.

    • Ownership of stock control and accounting across a commodities operation.
    • Maintaining live inventory and stock reconciliations.
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  • Payroll Coordinator

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

    The Part Time Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for managing payroll processes within the accounting and finance department. This position requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations.

    • Part time payroll position (working three days in the office).
    • Fantastic benefits including bonus schemes and well being programmes.
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Herefordshire
    Interim

    We are looking for a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an Accounting & Finance team within the retail industry. This role is based in Herefordshire and involves managing financial transactions to ensure smooth operations.

    • 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
    • Company Pension
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  • Finance Assistant

    Borehamwood
    Permanent

    The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the accounting and finance department within the FMCG industry. This permanent role in Borehamwood offers an opportunity to contribute to financial operations while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily tasks.

    • Brilliant job opportunity available for finance professionals!
    • Great Benefits package
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  • Accounts Payable

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £32,000 per year

    The AP Controller role in the FMCG industry involves overseeing accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions. Based in Bristol, this permanent position requires a detail-oriented professional to manage and optimise vendor payments.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Working for a innovative and creative business
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  • Head of Business Partnering (Housing)

    London
    Temporary
    £600 - £880 per day

    The Head of Business Partnering (Housing) will play a pivotal role in providing financial leadership and strategic support within the public sector. This temporary position requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive effective decision-making and ensure robust financial management.

    • Head of Business Partnering Hybrid Working
    • Interim Position Day Rate: £ 600-800
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  • Treasury Manager - Market Leading UK Energy Business

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

    Michael Page is delighted to partner with our client to recruit a Treasury Manager, who will be responsible for the reporting, operational and accounting requirements of the Group's Treasury activities. Who will manage the TMS to accurately reflect the debt & liquidity accounting position of the Group while overseeing the daily liquidity planning processes ran by the Treasury Analyst.

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    • Market Leading UK Wide Energy and Infrastructure Business
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  • EMEA Payroll Specialist

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

    The EMEA Payroll Specialist will oversee payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in payments. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in payroll processes within the life science industry.

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  • Senior Payroller

    Northwich
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £33,000 per year

    The Senior Payroller will play a key role in overseeing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations within the professional services sector. This position offers an opportunity to manage payroll operations while contributing to the success of the accounting and finance department.

    • Senior Payroller - Northwich
    • Hybrid working and a generous holiday allowance
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  • Payroll Analyst 12 Month FTC

    Bradford
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Payroll Analyst 12 Month FTC role in Bradford requires an organised individual to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the Technology & Telecoms industry within an accounting and finance team.

    • 12 month Fixed term contract for an experienced Payroller.
    • Join a brilliant growing business.
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  • Finance Assistant

    Crewe
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £32,000 per year

    The Finance Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to support accounting and finance activities within the business services industry. Based in Crewe, this permanent position requires a detail-oriented professional to handle financial tasks with precision and efficiency.

    • Opportunity to work for a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
    • Clear and structured pathway for career progression.
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  • AR & Banking Specialist (German Speaking)

    City of London
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    The AR & Banking Specialist role offers an excellent opportunity to manage accounts receivable and banking processes within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Based in London, this position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills to ensure smooth financial operations.

    • Opportunity to work for an exciting, growing company in Central London
    • Hybrid work structure
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  • Accounts Payable Team Lead

    City of London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    The AP Team Lead role focuses on leading accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate processing, efficient workflows, and strong team performance across finance operations.

    • Join one of the worlds most prominent investment firms
    • Excellent Accounts Payable Team Lead position
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  • Head of Finance

    Scunthorpe
    Permanent

    The Head of Finance will lead the financial strategy and operations of a growing industrial/manufacturing business in Scunthorpe. This role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in accounting and finance to drive the company's financial success.

    • Number 1 in Finance opportunity, working directly for the business owners
    • Broad ranging and strategic role encompassing all areas of Finance
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  • Administrator - Tax

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

    As an Administrator - Tax based in the Chichester area, you will provide essential support in the preparation and review of tax documentation within the professional services sector. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your accounting and finance expertise.

    • Accounts
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  • EMEA Finance Manager

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

    We are seeking a senior finance leader to lead and transform the Record‑to‑Report (R2R) function within our European Shared Service Centre. This is a pivotal role in moving from a fragmented, transaction‑led model to a standardised, high‑quality and value‑adding controlling and reporting service supporting European entities and manufacturing operations.

    • Well established Oxfordshire employer
    • Forward thinking organisation with recent system implementations
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  • FP&A analyst

    Newbury
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £30,000 per year

    This FP&A Analyst role in the retail sector offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial planning and analysis within the Accounting & Finance department. The position is based in Newbury and requires a detail-oriented professional to support key business decisions.

    • Join a growing business
    • Hybrid and Study Support
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  • Head of Finance

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

    This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is keen to go beyond traditional finance responsibilities, contribute to business performance, and identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Senior Finance Business Partner

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

    Are you a qualified Accountant looking for a new challenge? This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a business that is growing from strength to strength

    • Jobs like this don't come along often!!!
    • Amazing company, team and benefits
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  • Accounts Payable Temp

    London
    Temporary
    £20 - £22 per hour

    The role supports the day-to-day running of the finance function within a fast-paced fashion environment, assisting with tasks such as processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end reporting. It offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure across the finance team while contributing to the financial operations of a growing, design-led consumer brand.

    • Exposure to a fast-paced luxury consumer environment
    • Exciting role for immediately available candidate
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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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