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  • Accounts assistant

    Abingdon
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £40,000 per year

    The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within a growing organisation. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with administrative tasks to ensure smooth financial operations.

    • Hybrid working
    • Immediate start
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  • Cost Accountant

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

    We are seeking a meticulous and results-driven Cost Accountant to join an established organisation within the manufacturing sector. This role, based in Banbury, requires expertise in accounting and finance to support cost analysis and financial planning.

    • Impressive well established business with growth plans for 2026
    • Generous benefits package
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a talented qualified accountant looking to move into industry from practice or qualified ACCA/CIMA in industry looking to develop in a supportive team

    • High growth business
    • A company with positive impact
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  • Senior Accountant

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

    This role is an exciting opportunity to manage financial processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Based in Bristol, this permanent position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic accounting and finance department.

    • Senior Accountant to joining growing firm of accountants in Bristol.
    • Increasing client management, responsibility and progression.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This Management Accountant role in Twickenham offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to own the Management Accounts production and commentary a swell as other responsibilities which will be pivotal to success of the finance team.

    • Successful growing business established over 50 years
    • Broad Management Accountant role exposure to multiple business areas
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  • Management Accountant

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

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a team in the Business Services industry. This role is based in Twickenham and focuses on providing comprehensive financial management and reporting expertise.

    • Great team environment
    • Competitive salary
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  • Senior Accountant, Client Manager, Senior, Qualified Accountant

    Taunton
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £40,000 per year

    A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Taunton is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team in a role with increasing responsibility, client contact and management as you develop within this successful team, managing the delivery of year end accounts, tax and wider services to a varied client base.

    • Senior Accountant to join a growing Taunton based accountancy firm.
    • Fast track progression on offer, managing clients & teams as a key addition.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a reputable business. The role will focus on delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting the wider finance team. Please note, this role is fully office based

    • Based in Chippenham for a growing business, £50,000, Management Accountant role
    • Excellent opportunity to work with an established finance team
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  • Management Accountant

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

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to contribute to the financial success of a leading company in the industrial/manufacturing sector. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations and support strategic decision-making.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Exciting business with a clear career pathway
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  • SOX Accountant

    Ellesmere Port
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £50,000 per year

    We are seeking a SOX Accountant to join a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Ellesmere Port. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance. Experience of SOX is beneficial but not an absolute requirement.

    • Global business with opportunity to travel to the US
    • Very competitive benefits package
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Llandudno
    Permanent

    Michael Page are partnering with a well-established, growing UK business to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Llandudno. This is not a traditional invoice-processing position. While there is a transactional foundation, this role is designed to be the right-hand support to the Finance Manager, with real exposure to process improvement, automation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Fantastic role offering great exposure
    • Huge business with lots of benefits!
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This Management Accountant role in the retail industry involves overseeing financial reporting and providing key insights to support decision-making. This role is perfect for a first time mover from practice looking to start a role in industry with an established and well-known brand!

    • Progression and development
    • Hybrid working, big business!
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  • Management Accountant - FMCG

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

    The role of Management Accountant involves managing financial processes and providing key insights to drive informed decision-making within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Based in Folkestone, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with expertise in Management Accounting to join a thriving team.

    • Excellent opportunity to work for a growing business in South Kent
    • Inclusive environment
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  • Project Accountant

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £20 - £23 per hour

    We are seeking a meticulous Project Accountant to support financial management and reporting within the Not For Profit sector. This temporary role based in Leeds offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while utilising your accounting expertise.

    • Immediate start Part-time Interim role
    • Project Accountant role in Leeds
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    We are seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join a reputable organisation based in Southampton. This permanent role focuses on managing financial activities to ensure compliance and accuracy in the organisation's accountancy team.

    • Financial Accountant - Part Time
    • Salary £40,000 - £50,000 FTE
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  • Group Accountant

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Group Accountant to join a leading company based in Newcastle. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

    • Excellent opportunity to join a listed, international business
    • Opportunity for development and progression
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  • Senior Accountant

    Sutton
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior Accountant to join a reputable organisation in Sutton. This role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance within the professional services industry.

    • Senior Accountant role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Sutton
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  • Senior Accountant

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

    The Senior Accountant role in Brighton requires a proficient professional with expertise in accounting and finance within the accounting industry. You will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reporting.

    • Senior Accountant role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Brighton
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  • Management accountant

    Burton-On-Trent
    Permanent
    £47,000 - £50,000 per year

    Rare opportunity to join a dynamic business in Burton, strengthening controls and developing better processes.

    Integral part of the site Management team

    • Management accountant, budgets, planning, KPIs
    • Fantastic, Burton based organisation
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  • Accountant

    Oxford
    Permanent
    £63,000 - £73,000 per year

    The Accountant will support the financial health of a not-for-profit organisation by managing day-to-day accounting tasks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This permanent role in Oxford requires expertise in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit industry.

    • Engage with leading thinkers
    • Be part of a diverse, inclusive team
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  • Senior Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Accounts Senior

    Weston-Super-Mare
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £38,000 per year

    A growing accountancy practice based in Weston-Super-Mare is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team as a hands on addition responsible for the preparation and review of year end accounts, personal & corporate tax, VAT, Bookkeeping and other services. You will have a wide ranging role within this successful team and firm.

    • Senior Accountant to join a growing Weston Super Mare accountancy firm.
    • Key support to director, delivering accounts/tax, client relationships.
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  • Senior Accountant, Client Manager, Senior, Qualified Accountant

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

    A growing accountancy practice based in Tiverton has a requirement for a Senior Accountant to join them taking on the hands on delivery and review of year end accounts, tax and wider all around service provision, working closely with the wider team and directors as a key addition within this successful chartered firm.

    • Senior Accountant to join a growing Tiverton based accountancy practice.
    • Progression on offer, increasing client & team management. as a key addition.
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  • FP&A Accountant

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

    The FP&A Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial planning and analysis functions within the Accounting & Finance department. This permanent role in Plymouth offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the FMCG industry by providing insights and accurate reporting.

    • Join a reputable, large family run business operating within the FMCG industry
    • Excellent opportunity for someone newly qual - 3 years post finance qual
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  • Practice Accountant

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

    We are seeking a dedicated Practice Accountant to join an accountancy firm in Horsham. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality accounting solutions and provide valuable financial insights to clients.

    • Well established accountancy firm in Horsham
    • Practice Accountant role
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  • Management Accountant

    Northwich
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £55,000 per year

    This role is for a Management Accountant in a growing business based in Cheshire. The ideal candidate will oversee financial operations and provide strategic insights to support business growth.

    • Fantastic opportunity to join growing business in Cheshire!
    • Knowledge of working in a property company highly beneficial!
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Guildford
    Temporary
    £38,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Assistant Accountant will play an essential role in supporting the Accounting department within the Public Sector. This role, based in Guildford, focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with budget management.

    • Are you looking to work for a large not for profit organisation?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance department.
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  • Assistant Accountant - 6-9 month FTC - Preston

    Preston
    Temporary
    £33,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a thriving business in Preston. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the team in achieving its financial goals.

    • An Assistant Accountant Role based in Preston has opened up on an interim basis.
    • This role is 6-9 month FTC, offering up between £33,000 to £35,000 salary.
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  • Management Accountant

    Winnersh
    Permanent
    £37,000 - £42,000 per year

    The Management Accountant role in the Media industry involves preparing financial reports, analysing data, and supporting decision-making processes. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Are you experienced in month end processes?
    • Do you want ownership at the management accountant level?
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  • Management Accountant

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

    We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a thriving company in Poole. This role requires a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance to manage financial reporting and budgeting processes effectively.

    • Management Accountant Position
    • Salary £40,000 - £50,000
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  • Assistant Accountant - Temp to Perm

    West Byfleet
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a retail organisation, start as a temporary position, with the opportunity of the role going permanent. The role will be supporting on month end, journals, bank reconciliations and general accounting.

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