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  • Financial Controller

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £68,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Financial Controller role in the industrial sector requires expertise in accounting and finance to oversee financial operations. This permanent position is based in Cardiff, offering an opportunity to contribute to a thriving organisation.

    • Excellent opportunity for an up and coming Financial Controller
    • Great potential for growth and development
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  • Finance Manager

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance within the accounting & finance department. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to contribute their expertise to the transport & distribution industry in Cardiff.

    • Hybrid working and great benefits package
    • Work with the senior leadership team helping to push the business forward
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  • Accounts Payable Supervisor

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

    Accounts Payable Supervisor

    Full time office based - Blackburn

    • Accounts Payable Supervisor - Blackburn
    • Growing company within a thriving sector
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Bristol City Centre
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department by managing day-to-day financial tasks and ensuring accurate financial records. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to grow their career within the business services industry.

    • Permanent position with growth potential in the Retail industry
    • Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £35,000 per annum
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  • Credit Control

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

    This role requires a detail-oriented Credit Control professional to manage and maintain the collection of outstanding debts within the Business Services industry. You will play a vital part in ensuring efficient cash flow and maintaining positive client relationships.

    • Fast paced environment with scope to grow
    • Supportive and collaborative work environment
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  • Accounts Payable

    Bristol City Centre
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £30,000 per year

    This Accounts Payable role within the Business Services industry is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong attention to detail and a passion for accounting processes. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, supporting the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Permanent role with opportunities for growth within the Finance department.
    • Supportive and structured work environment within the Business Services industry
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  • Accounts Receivable Assistant

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    The AR Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in managing accounts receivable processes within the industrial and manufacturing industry. This temporary role in Newcastle Upon Tyne requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

    • 3-6 months temporary opportunity
    • Paying between £27-30k
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  • Financial Controller - Highly Reputable SME

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    This new created Financial Controller role will be an integral part in facilitating the continued growth of the business. The role will have full responsibility for all financial operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reporting. The position requires expertise and skill to drive financial efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

    • Newly Created Financial Controller role for highly reputable SME
    • Great place to work with a collaborative and supportive work culture
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  • Head of Finance

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

    We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and supporting business growth. This is a critical position within a dynamic manufacturing environment, overseeing two sites and providing strategic and operational financial leadership across the UK business.

    • Plant accountant, budgets, planning, KPIs
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £47,000 - £50,000 per year

    This Finance Manager position offers the opportunity to lead a central finance team within a well-established Not-for-Profit, managing a team of 5 finance assistants. The role combines leadership, process improvement and strategic financial management.

    • Opportunity to Lead and Influence
    • Professional Growth and Flexibility
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  • Part Time Accounts Assistant

    Waterlooville
    Temporary
    £15 - £18 per hour

    We are seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant to support financial operations. This temporary role in Waterlooville involves assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks to ensure smooth financial processes.

    • The chance to work in a part time role in Waterlooville.
    • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
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  • Finance Manager

    Park Royal
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £70,000 per year

    As Finance Manager and one of the key roles within the business, you will be working with the Finance Director to develop a financial strategy to support the Company's continued growth and strategic development. You will assist the finance Director of a growing organization operating in a dynamic environment. You will become an integral member of the Finance team.

    • Highly successful and growing FMCG business
    • Opportunity to develop the team and impact the continued growth and development
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  • Senior Group Finance Manager

    Chesterfield
    Temporary
    £360 - £440 per day

    The Senior Group Finance Manager will oversee financial operations and reporting within the Accounting & Finance department of a professional services organisation. This temporary role in Chesterfield offers an excellent opportunity to manage critical financial processes and contribute to organisational success.

    • Fast growing business
    • Opportunity to work in a Senior group position
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  • Accounts Payable Specialist

    England
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Clerk role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounting processes to manage financial transactions effectively. This position within the Technology industry offers an opportunity to contribute to the smooth operations of the accounting and finance department.

    • Join a growing Tech Business.
    • Opportunity for fast paced and busy role
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  • Senior Legal Biller

    City of London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Biller to join a reputable organisation within the professional services industry. This role is based in London and focuses on ensuring accurate billing and invoicing processes within the legal department.

    • Opportunity to work for a leading law firm based in central London
    • Hybrid work structure
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  • Payroll Lead

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £85,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Payroll Lead to oversee payroll operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector in Bristol. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in payroll management and financial processes.

    • Join a large business
    • Opportunity to collaborate with the wider business
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  • Financial Controller

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to play a key role in overseeing financial operations within the financial services industry. Based in Birmingham, this role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional to ensure effective financial management and reporting.

    • Progression and development
    • Growing organisation with flexibility and hybrid working
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  • Head of finance

    Swansea
    Permanent

    The Head of Finance role in the healthcare industry requires strategic financial leadership and effective management of the accounting and finance department. The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, control, and reporting to ensure the organisation's long-term financial health.

    • Work for a genuine people focused organisation and make a real difference
    • Great benefits and hybrid working
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  • Finance Analyst -Fixed Term Contract

    Redhill
    Temporary
    £36,000 - £44,000 per year

    The Finance Analyst will support the Finance department by providing accurate financial analysis and reporting. This role is based in Redhill and requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage financial data effectively.

    • Are you looking to work for a global orgnisation?
    • An exciting opportunity to join a growing finance team!
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  • Bank & Receivables Officer

    City of London
    Temporary
    £32,400 - £36,000 per year

    The Bank & Receivables Officer will play a vital role in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate reconciliation within the organisation.

    • G15 Organisation
    • opportunity to go permanent
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  • Finance Manager - Market Leading SME

    Glasgow
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to join a market leading SME and play a pivotal role in their growth. The opportunity requires a detail oriented professional to manage financial records and ensure accuracy in reporting.

    • Market Leading SME
    • Newly Created Role
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Long Eaton
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    Michael Page are delighted to be supporting a long standing client in Long Eaton in their search for an Accounts Assistant.

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

    The role is crucial in supporting the day to day financial operations.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Hybrid Working
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Theale
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £28,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Assistant role in the Technology & Telecoms industry involves managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate records. This permanent position is based in Theale and requires a detail-oriented individual with accounts payable knowledge.

    • Are you experienced in Accounts Payable processes?
    • Do you want to work in a small team taking ownership over AP?
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  • Finance Manager

    Stevenage
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £63,000 per year

    Join a leading organisation in the Energy & Natural Resources sector as a Finance Manager. This role requires a highly skilled professional to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.

    • Growth
    • Wide Exposure
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  • Operations Strategy Analyst

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    Michael Page are partnering with a successful business looking for an Operations Support Analyst to join their growing team.

    • Permanent, Southampton
    • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
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  • P2P Manager

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

    This is a newly created P2P Manager role offering the opportunity to build, shape and lead an end-to-end Purchase to Pay function within a large, fast-growing business. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who wants visibility, influence and the chance to add real value while developing their career in a business that is investing heavily in its people and infrastructure.

    • Immediate start
    • Brand new opportunity
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  • Group Financial Controller

    Bristol
    Permanent

    We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a reputable manufacturing as the number one in finance, reporting directly to the Group MD. This role requires a strong background in accounting and finance to lead financial operations effectively and drive strategic growth.

    • Highly autonomous Group FC opportunity, reporting directly to the Group MD.
    • Supporting senior leadership on strategy and commercial decision-making.
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a reputable organisation on the south coast. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Develop your career in accounts payable.
    • Hybrid working offering work / life balance.
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  • Financial Controller

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

    This is a hands‑on Financial Controller role in a fast‑growing ecommerce business, responsible for owning the entire finance function, producing management accounts, improving profitability, and driving financial visibility. The role offers full autonomy, partnering closely with the founders on strategy and operational improvements, and is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced, on‑site environment in Manchester.

    • Make a visible impact in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
    • Shape and lead the entire finance function having full autonomy
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  • Accounts Receivable Team Leader

    London
    Temporary
    £25 - £28 per hour

    The Accounts Receivable Team Leader will oversee and manage accounts receivable processes within the Public Sector. This temporary role in London requires strong accounts receivable and revenue collection expertise to ensure efficient financial operations.

    • Leading London Local Authority
    • Hybrid-working
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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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