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  • Pricing & Profitability Lead

    West Sussex
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Pricing & Profitability Lead will play a crucial role in driving pricing strategies and ensuring profitability. This permanent position offers remote working opportunities, making it an excellent fit for professionals seeking flexibility and a rewarding challenge.

    • Remote Working - Must be able to commute to West Sussex Quarterly
    • FTSE Listed Business
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  • Polish Speaking Accounts Receivable Assistant

    Woking
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £36,000 per year

    A new opportunity for a detail-oriented Polish Speaking Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a thriving organisation in the leisure industry. Based in Woking, this role focuses on managing accounts receivable and ensuring efficient credit control processes.

    • A new opportunity for a Polish Speaking Accounts Receivable Assistant.
    • Excellent opportunity with a well known organisation.
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  • Bookkeeper

    Bicester
    Temporary
    £16 - £18 per hour

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Bookkeeper to provide essential financial support within an established business based near Bicester on a temp-perm basis. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to manage accounting and finance tasks with precision and efficiency.

    • Immediate start
    • Potential temp-perm opportunity
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  • Accounts Assistant

    London
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £38,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will support the finance function, assisting with reconciliations, accurate record‑keeping, and financial reporting while ensuring strong controls and regulatory compliance.

    • Excellent Accounts Assistant role
    • An excellent opportunity to join a reputable, industry-leading firm
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Bicester
    Temporary
    £15 - £17 per hour

    The Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger focus) will manage sales ledger processes, including invoicing and payment allocations. This temporary role is a 12 month contract to cover a maternity leave, and requires precision and organisation to support the accounting and finance department effectively.

    • Immediate start
    • Onsite parking
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Aylesbury
    Temporary
    £15 - £17 per hour

    The Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger focus) will play a key role in managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. This 12 month temporary contract requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills.

    • Immediate start
    • 12 month contract
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk - FTC

    Epsom
    Interim
    £26,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with company policies. This role in the business services industry is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accounting processes.

    • Are you looking to work for a growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance team.
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  • Finance Assistant

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

    The Finance Assistant position in Bath requires a detail-oriented individual to support the Accounting & Finance department within the professional services industry. The role focuses on ensuring accurate financial processing and assisting with key financial tasks.

    • Join a growing business
    • Flexibility and Hybrid
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  • Credit Controller Assistant

    Bath
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £36,000 per year

    The Credit Controller Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in ensuring timely and efficient debt recovery processes within the professional services industry. This role is based in Bath and offers a permanent opportunity to contribute to a structured and organised financial environment.

    • Join a growing business
    • Hybrid working
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  • Finance Analyst - Data Analysis & Modelling

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

    The Finance Analyst role in the Property sector offers an exciting opportunity to support and enhance financial decision-making. Based in Manchester, this position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in accounting and finance.

    • Finance Analyst - Data Analysis & Modelling (Manchester City Centre)
    • Great opportunity within a very welcoming team in central Manchester
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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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  • 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.

    • Accounts
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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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • Finance Manager

    Surrey
    Permanent

    The Finance Manager will oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, to support the organisation's strategic goals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the success of a leading business services provider in Surrey

    • Hybrid Working
    • Growing SME with great potential for internal growth.
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Cardiff
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour
    Remote

    The role of a Purchase Ledger Clerk within the Hospitality industry involves managing accounts payable processes with precision and efficiency. This temporary position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions

    • Remote or Hybrid Work on Offer
    • 3 Month Temporary Contract
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  • Head of Finance

    Cheshire West and Chester
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    This role leads all financial operations for a manufacturing SME, working closely with the Managing Director and Board to deliver accurate reporting, planning, and strategic financial insight while remaining hands-on. It combines team leadership with responsibility for accounting, budgeting, cashflow, tax, audit, and the professionalisation of finance processes within a growing business that is part of a wider group.

    • Shape strategy & lead finance at a board‑level role with real commercial impact
    • Own and transform the finance function in a growing manufacturing business
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk (Immediate start)

    Colwick
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £30,000 per year

    Our client, a fast paced large business based at Colwick, requires help with their invoicing asap.

    • Immediate start required
    • Role could be temp to perm, office based
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  • Accounts Payable (12 month FTC)

    Southampton
    Interim

    The Accounts Payable (12 month FTC) role in Southampton is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in accounting and finance. This position focuses on managing financial transactions and ensuring smooth operations within the professional services industry.

    • Hybrid role in central Southampton.
    • Maternity cover contract.
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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
    • Immediate Start
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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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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