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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 Manager

    Gwynedd
    Permanent

    This is an Accounts Payable Manager opportunity to lead, modernise and future-proof a large-scale function within a fast-growing, acquisition-driven business operating across the UK. With significant investment behind them and a clear growth strategy, the business is now looking for a forward-thinking finance leader to take ownership of AP and drive the next phase of transformation with a strong focus on automation, process optimisation and AI utilisation.

    • Fantastic career defining role!
    • Drive real change
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  • Credit Controller

    Knowsley
    Permanent

    If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, this is an opportunity to join a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and strong relationship‑building. You'll play a vital part in ensuring the financial health of the business while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

    • Immediate start for a reputable and well established company
    • Great culture and supportive environment
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  • Credit Controller

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £18 - £22 per hour

    The Credit Controller will play a vital role in managing accounts and ensuring timely payments. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills.

    • Develop your career within credit control.
    • Gain experience in a busy, fast paced finance team.
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Warrington
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We're supporting a business in Warrington who are looking for a short-term Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide cover within their transactional finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong clerical finance skills who is available at short notice. Sage 200 is desirable but not essential. Immediate start.

    • Are you immediatley available accounts assistant?
    • Do you have Sage 200 experience?
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  • Credit Controller

    Warrington
    Temporary
    £15 - £18 per hour

    A leading organisation are currently seeking a Credit Controller for a temporary 6 month assignment based in Warrington.

    Working as part of a fast‑paced finance team, you will support the wider finance function by managing outstanding debt, building strong relationships with customers, and ensuring credit control processes are followed effectively.

    • Are you immediatley available?
    • Do you have a strong Credit Control/Accounts Recievable background
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  • Head of Finance Transformation - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

    Tunbridge Wells
    Temporary
    £80,000 - £100,000 per year

    A well‑established, commercially successful UK organisation is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation for 12 months, to lead the modernisation of its finance function. This is a senior, high‑impact role, partnering closely with the Finance Director and wider finance leadership to transform how finance operates across systems, processes, data, and ways of working.

    • 12 month Fixed Term Contract
    • Collaborative role with a huge opportunity to transform the finance function
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Burton-On-Trent
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £29,000 per year

    The Purchase Ledger Clerk will play a key role in managing Purchase Ledger processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial transactions.

    This role in the manufacturing industry and is based in Burton-on-Trent, this offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative accounting and finance team with a salary up to £29,000.

    This is a fully on site position in Burton-on-Trent.

    • Permanent opportunity with a fantastic team.
    • Salary up to £30,000.
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  • Finance Assistant

    Immingham
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    This role has been created to provide additional support as the business continues rolling out a new finance system, with increasing workload expected.

    • Immediate requirement with a start ideally within the next 2-3 weeks
    • Initial 4-5 month TEMP, with potential to extend depending on workload
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  • Fractional Finance Director

    Berkshire
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £100,000 per year

    This is a role for a Fractional Finance Director to bring their financial expertise to a business in West Berkshire. You will play a key role in overseeing accounting and finance operations, ensuring the smooth financial running of the organisation.

    • Fractional FD role for an established SME
    • Adviser to the MD
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  • Group Finance Manager

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

    The Group Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role requires a proactive approach to managing budgets and providing financial insights.

    • Permanent Group Finance Manager for a group of schools in South East London
    • Excellent exposure, progression and development on offer
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  • Senior Investment Analyst

    London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year
    Remote

    We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance department within the renewable energy space. This role requires a modelling professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial analysis and investment strategies.

    • Fantastic opportunity in the renewable energy space
    • Provide insight to decision makers
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  • Head of Development Finance - North

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £105,000 per year

    As the Head of Development Finance, based in Manchester, you'll oversee financial strategies to support development projects within the Not For Profit sector. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the financial health and efficiency of the organisation's initiatives.

    • Full time, permanent role in Manchester - Hybrid working
    • Senior Leadership opportunity
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  • Finance Manager

    Hailsham
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £50,000 per year

    The role of Finance Manager involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting. Based in Hailsham, this position is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of accounting principles.

    • Finance
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  • Debt Recovery Specialist

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

    The Debt Recovery Specialist role involves assisting clients with the recovery of outstanding debts, maintaining accurate records, and providing professional advice in line with industry standards. This position in Crawley requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in the professional services sector, particularly within accounting and finance.

    • Debt Recovery
    • Collections
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  • Credit Controller

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller to join the accounting and finance team within this respected industry. Based in Brighton, this permanent role offers the chance to contribute to a thriving and well-structured environment.

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  • Accounts Assistant

    Flintshire
    Permanent
    £25,200 - £30,000 per year

    The role of the Accounts Assistant within the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry involves managing financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy of purchase ledger records. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining precise accounting processes and be within a commutable distance from Holywell, Flintshire.

    • Fantastic close-knit team
    • Great role in a vibrant business
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  • Accounts Assistant

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

    We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the Accounting & Finance department. This role involves supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

    • Join a friendly team in a renowned Oxford college!
    • Work closely with the Accountant on transactional and month end tasks.
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  • Purchase Ledger

    Coventry
    Temporary

    The Purchase Ledger role in the retail industry offers an excellent opportunity to manage accounts payable processes effectively within the accounting and finance department.

    • Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
    • Competitive Salary
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  • Financial Controller

    Lincoln
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    You will partner with site operations, providing robust challenge and support

    • Site control, manufacturing decison support
    • Business partnering, KPI reporting, variance analysis
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Swadlincote
    Permanent

    Working for a charismatic and development driven Head of Finance, you will provide a critical link between Finance and Business operations, providing vital decision support

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Decision support, financial modeling
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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

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

    Join a close-knit finance team as an Accounts Payable Clerk where your attention to detail and organisational skills will make a real impact. This is a hands-on role at the heart of the accounts payable function, supporting smooth operations and accurate financial reporting

    • Great team culture and environment
    • Opportunity to develop a long term career
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  • Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner - 13 month Fixed Term Contract

    London
    Interim
    £61,300 - £68,800 per year

    The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will act a a key liaison between Finance, Risk and Business Reporting function and operational directorates, providing advice on financial impacts, risks, opportunities and organisational performance to support informed decision making. The position can be based in either London, Manchester, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Belfast.

    • Strategic Business Partner role
    • 13 month Fixed Term Contract
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  • Finance Associate - AAT/Graduate Opportunity

    Warrington
    Temporary

    Are you an AAT studier or recent Finance graduate looking to launch your career within a dynamic, high‑volume finance team? This role offers the perfect opportunity to build hands‑on experience, develop your skills, and grow quickly in a fast‑paced environment. Interviews and start dates are available immediately.

    • Are you an immediate AAT studier or Finance Grad wanting to gain exposure?
    • Kick-start your finance career with a hybrid role offering hands-on experience
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  • Transactional Assistant

    Knottingley
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £29,000 per year

    The Transactional Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance department within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This fixed-term position involves assisting with financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

    • Great 12 month contract for a experienced transactional candidate.
    • A role with great exposure into a really stable business in the energy sector.
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  • Deputy Director of Forensic

    City of London
    Permanent
    £118,500 - £118,500 per year

    The Deputy Director of Forensic Accounting will lead complex investigations and provide expert forensic accounting insights to support enforcement actions. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in forensic accounting.

    • Large, complex and high-profile investigations.
    • Provide expertise and support in the supervision and management of the team.
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  • Credit Controller

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

    If you're looking for a Credit Controller role where your contributions matter and you're surrounded by supportive, driven colleagues-this is the opportunity for you. Be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and making a real impact.

    • Immediate start on offer
    • A great team and culture
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Stoke on Trent
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    As an Accounts Assistant in the business services industry, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the accounting and finance department with key financial processes and reporting. This permanent position based in Stoke on Trent offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a hybrid working environment.

    • Excellent opportunity for experience accounts assistant!
    • AAT studier, or equivalent experience required
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Newcastle-under-Lyme
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £28,000 per year

    Michael Page Finance are working with a highly reputable organisation in Newcastle Under Lyme, recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

    Are you looking for a varied finance role, in a fast paced organisation with excellent training and support?

    • Fantastic opportunity to work in varied accounts role
    • Knowledge of working in a fast paced finance role essential
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  • Operations Finance Business Partner

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

    As the Operational Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and operational excellence across our manufacturing sites. Acting as the bridge between Finance and Operations, you'll provide insightful analysis, challenge assumptions, and support data-driven decision-making that enhances efficiency, cost control, and profitability.

    • A newly created, TRUE Commercial Finance opportunity
    • Crick / Hybrid
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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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