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  • Finance Business Partner

    Gateshead
    Permanent

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role within the public sector. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide strategic financial guidance and support to various stakeholders.

    • Provide expert financial advice and support to drive decision-making.
    • Play a pivotal role within the public sector.
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  • Client Manager

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

    This role involves Audit & Accounts, client liaison, account management and business development. You will be working under an experienced team of Partners and have the autonomy to drive your own development.

    • Opportunity to make the role your own
    • Large amount of autonomy within the role and highly client facing
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  • Credit Controller

    Southport
    Permanent
    £26,500 - £26,500 per year

    Ready to be part of something bigger? If you're passionate about customer service, credit control and making a real impact-this could be the role for you.

    • Immediate start on offer
    • Great team environment and opportunity to grow a long term career
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  • Head of Finance

    Wirral
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £95,000 per year

    This newly created Head of Finance (No 1 UK role) postion will lead the setup of a cross-border finance function for a fast paced, high growth manufacturing business operating in the UK and France. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role involves building standalone reporting, controlling, and accounting systems.

    • Shape a new cross-border finance function from the ground up
    • Lead transformation in a fast paced, high-growth business
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  • Relocation Accounts Assistant

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

    My client is looking for a Relocation Accounts Assistant to join our team in Guildford. This role will require an individual with finance experience to come in and hit the ground running.

    • Are you looking to work for a global business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance team.
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  • Financial Controls Manager

    Huntingdon
    Permanent

    We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Financial Controls Manager to join a reputable organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. This role, based in Huntingdon, focuses on ensuring robust financial controls and compliance within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Fantastic Company Culture
    • Brilliant Progression Paths
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  • Senior Manager

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

    A Senior Manager position in a Top 100 Accountancy Practice. This firm is ideal for someone who wants progression in their career; with access to professional development and working with clients from a variety of different industries.

    • Leading and innovative organisation
    • Varied and interesting clients to work with
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  • Payroll Specialist - Well established, rapidly growing and dynamic business

    Stockport
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £35,000 per year

    A exciting permanent opportunity for a full time Payroll Specialist role based in Stockport with Hybrid flexible working available.

    • Payroll Specialist
    • Progressive, growing and flexible organisation
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  • Accounts & Audit Manager

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

    As Accounts & Audit Manager, you'll lead a varied portfolio of clients across sectors, with a focus on delivering high-quality accounts and audit services. The role offers a pathway to Partner for the right individual and the chance to shape the future of the firm.

    • 70/30 split weighted towards accounts, offering variety without audit overload
    • Proudly independent and committed to staying that way, no plans to sell to PE
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  • Credit Controller

    England
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    This Credit Controller position in Guildford requires expertise in managing financial accounts and ensuring effective credit control processes.

    • New opportunity for a Credit Controller based in Guildford.
    • Competitive salary and benefits.
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  • Senior finance Analyst

    Watford
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in the Retail industry, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the Accounting & Finance department. This permanent position is based in Watford and offers a competitive remuneration package.

    • Growth opportunities
    • Great employee culture
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  • Finance Manager

    Egham
    Permanent

    The Finance Manager position requires a talented finance professional to oversee financial operations for this growth tech business. This role involves ensuring compliance, optimising financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

    • Growing, international technology business
    • Outstanding future growth potential.
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

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

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in the energy & natural resources industry. This temporary position based in Cranleigh requires a professional with strong organisational skills to manage accounts payable tasks efficiently.

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

    Woking
    Temporary
    £19 - £50,000 per year

    This temporary Finance Analysis role in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles. This role will be responsible for reporting, forecasting and budgets.

    • Are you looking to work for a growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance department.
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  • Group Financial Controller

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

    The Group Financial Controller role within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector requires a highly skilled individual to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organisation.

    • Opportunity to make a difference in a growing group organisation
    • Work with the Senior Leadership Team and be an integral part of the business
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Whitby
    Temporary
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to support strategic financial decision-making on an exciting project which is market leading in its field.

    • Be at the heart of a world-class sustainability project
    • Strategic influence and cross-functional impact
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  • Finance Officer

    Chester
    Temporary
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    In this role you will be directly working with the Head of Finance managing all company transactions as well as assisting with management accounts and month end duties.

    • Varied role with hybrid and flexible working
    • 9 month contract
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  • Interim Finance Business Partner

    Ayr
    Temporary
    £225 - £275 per day

    The role of an Interim Finance Business Partner in the FMCG industry involves providing financial insight and business partnering to support decision-making processes. The successful candidate will excel in analysing financial data and delivering strategic recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

    • Finance Business Partner
    • Immediate start
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Bromley
    Temporary
    £14 - £16 per hour

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team in the property industry based in Bromley. This temporary role requires strong accounting skills to support financial operations effectively.

    • On-going Temporary Position
    • Possibility of Permanent
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  • Client Manager - Partner Designate

    Wolverhampton
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    A great opportunity for a qualified accountant to continue their development by picking up a portfolio of clients that they are the sole contact for. Further progression technically through varied clients across multiple sectors, specialisms and sizes as well as personal development through client facing responsibilities.

    • Future Partner role if desired
    • Flexible working hours and hybrid working
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  • Group Senior Finance Manager

    South Yorkshire
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    As Senior Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for managing and improving the organisation's financial performance. This will be a varied and high profile role which will take ownership for structuring financial reporting and systems to offer maximum efficiency and clarity of information. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to future business activities from a finance perspective.

    • Fast growing Private Equity backed business
    • Newly created Senior Finance role
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £50,958 - £59,877 per year

    The Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and support to the Accounting & Finance department within the our client. This permanent position based in East Cardiff involves collaborating with stakeholders to drive financial performance and achieve organisational goals.

    • fantastic opportunity to join a household name employer
    • Newly created roles within the organisation
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Dartford
    Temporary
    £13 - £16 per hour

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Accounts Assistant to support the Accounting & Finance department within the business services industry in Dartford. This temporary role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills

    • On-going Temporary Position
    • Fantastic Role to Apply For!
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  • Accounts Receivable

    Dartford
    Temporary
    £13 - £16 per hour

    We are seeking a skilled Accounts Receivables professional to join a team in Dartford within the business services industry. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial operations.

    • On-going Temporary Position
    • Fantastic Opportunity
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  • Client Manager

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

    I am looking to appoint a Client Manager to join an accountancy practice in Conwy. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in managing client portfolios and delivering exceptional services.

    • Good range of clients and variety of work
    • Opportunity to manage your own portfolio autonomously
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £31,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance department by handling key financial processes and ensuring accurate records. This permanent position in Southampton within the financial services industry offers an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment.

    • Accounts Assistant Position
    • Salary £26,000 - £31,000
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  • Interim Senior Revenue Growth Manager

    West London
    Temporary
    £300 - £375 per day

    This role supports a high-priority Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiative within the Beverages category. The individual will contribute to the development and execution of strategic RGM levers-pricing, promotions, mix, pack architecture, and trade terms-across the UK market.

    • A great opportunity to work for a leading well know FMCG brand name
    • A value add role working in a highly successful team
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  • Finance Controller

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

    The Finance Controller will oversee the financial operations within the F&B industry, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting and finance activities. This permanent position is ideal for a professional looking to contribute to the financial growth and stability of the organisation

    • Values-led culture with supportive, people-first leadership
    • Strong growth plans offering long-term career potential
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  • Accounts Senior - Maidstone

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

    An accomplished Accounts Senior is needed to join a professional services team, where the primary focus will be on managing, organising, and controlling clients' financial portfolios.

    • Accounts Senior role in Maidstone
    • Well established accountancy firm
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  • Financial Controller

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

    The Financial Controller role is a varied position covering all financial operations. This is a permanent position in Blackpool and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organisation.

    • Financial Controller position based in Blackpool
    • A strong package of £65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits alongside 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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