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  • Management Accountant

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £52,000 per year

    This role sits within a growing finance team, focusing on preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting business reporting and analysis. This is a fast paced role within an ever changing landscape due to lots of new business being won.

    • Strong career progression with promotion opportunities in a growing team
    • Excellent move for a newly qualified accountant
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  • EMEA Accountant

    Reading
    Permanent
    £49,500 - £55,000 per year

    The EMEA Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Switzerland within the Aerospace and Defence industry. This permanent position, based in Silchester, offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic accounting and finance department.

    • Opportunity to work for a Global Technology Leader
    • International Exposure
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  • Financial Accountant

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £52,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to contribute to the success of an industrial/manufacturing company. The role is based in Bradford and involves managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Ideal move for someone from practice or industry trained financial accountant
    • Strong benefits, flexible hybrid working policy and room for progression
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  • Management accountant

    Sutton-In-Ashfield
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    As the business continues to expand, we are seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to strengthen financial control, improve project visibility, and support operational decision-making across multiple entities and projects in the UK and Europe

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Company Accountant

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Interim
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Company Accountant will oversee financial operations and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Based in Newcastle, this role requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in managing financial records and processes.

    • Opportunity to join a well established and experienced team
    • Large organisation with good development and progression opportunities
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  • Management Accountant

    Staffordshire
    Permanent
    £40,500 - £49,500 per year

    The Management Accountant will oversee financial reporting and analysis within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role requires strong accounting skills to support decision-making and ensure financial compliance in a fast-paced environment.

    • Grow your skills with clear development and progression opportunities.
    • Influence business decisions in a varied, fast-paced finance role.
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  • Operations Accountant

    Banbury
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £48,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Operations Accountant to join a thriving organisation. The role is based in Banbury and will involve providing key financial insights to support decision-making processes.

    • Take ownership of the accounts & provide support to the Financial Controller
    • Lots of benefits on offer; hybrid working, study support, etc.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting. This permanent position in Southampton is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Management Accountant Position
    • Salary £45,000 - £60,000
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  • Management accountant

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

    To support the Financial Controller by preparing timely, accurate, and insightful management information that supports commercial decision‑making and operational performance. You will play a key role in monthly reporting, forecasting, stock analysis, and financial control, while contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.

    • Broad management accounting role
    • Impressive growth, more than doubled in size since 2022
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  • Management Accountant

    St Albans
    Temporary
    £33 - £41 per hour

    This temporary Management Accountant in St Albans role in the life science sector involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with financial reporting and analysis. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial data to aid decision-making processes.

    • Located in Hertfordshire area.
    • Interim cover while client looks to hire permanent position.
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  • Management Accountant

    Oxford
    Temporary
    £20 - £25 per hour

    This temporary, Part-Qualified/QBE Management Accountant role is an excellent opportunity to apply your accounting expertise in a company that is highly respected within their sector. You will support financial processes, reporting, and analysis to aid the organisation's objectives. Please note that this temporary position will be a rolling contract, until a permanent hire is found for a more senior role.

    • Immediate start
    • Option for 5 or 4 day working week
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  • Interim Accountant

    Oxford
    Temporary
    £280 - £320 per day

    The interim accountant will manage core finance activities, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate reporting for a respected organisation based in Oxford.

    • Immediately available interim accountant position, based in Oxford
    • Opportunity to lead a finance function, within a not-for-profit organisation.
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  • Management accountant

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

    The role of Management Accountant in the FMCG sector requires a detail-oriented professional to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cost analysis. Based in Southampton, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a forward-thinking organisation.

    • Broaden and strengthen your finance expertise
    • Develop visibility and influence across a global organisation
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  • Management Accountant

    Slough
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Management Accountant will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, providing accurate reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join the retail sector in a permanent role based in Slough.

    • Chance to work in an exciting industry!
    • Excellent benefits!
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  • Management Accountant

    Chertsey
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £50,000 per year

    The role of Management Accountant within the business services industry involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. Based in Epsom, this permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an internationally growing company.

    • Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home weekly)
    • Great opportunity to be part of a growing technology business.
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  • Financial Accountant

    Brighton
    Permanent
    £52,500 - £60,500 per year

    The Financial Accountant will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards within the business services industry. This role is based in Brighton and offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of the accounting and finance department.

    • Hybrid working
    • Lovely working environment for an SME
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  • Financial Accountant

    Surrey
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,500 per year

    We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join a thriving team in the FMCG industry. This role, based in Surrey, requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

    • Hybrid working
    • Blue-chip organisation
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to contribute to the financial success of a company within the industrial/manufacturing sector. The role is based in Slough and requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage financial processes effectively.

    • Chance to work in an innovative and exciting industry!
    • Hybrid working available!
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  • Management Accountant

    Surrey
    Interim
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    This role is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to step into a growing organisation and make an immediate impact. Based in Surrey, the position involves overseeing financial reporting and analysis to support informed decision-making.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Growing Organisation
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  • Management Accountant

    Christchurch
    Temporary
    £270 - £330 per day

    We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant with strong Excel skills to join a fast-paced team. This temporary role involves delivering high-quality financial analysis and support to ensure smooth operations and informed decision-making.

    • Experienced Management Accountant to join a busy finance team.
    • Early Friday finish!
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  • Financial Accountant

    Poole
    Interim
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to contribute to the success of a renowned not-for-profit organisation. Based in Poole, you will support the Accounting & Finance department by ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

    • Financial Accountant
    • Salary £55,000 - £60,000
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  • Management Accountant

    City of London
    Interim
    £40,500 - £49,500 per year

    The Management Accountant will play a vital role in supporting financial decision-making within the Not For Profit sector. This role in London requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting expertise to manage financial reporting and budgeting processes effectively.

    • Lovely Independent School
    • Well connected area
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  • Management Accountant

    Chiswick
    Temporary
    £22 - £24 per hour

    The Management Accountant role in the property industry requires a detail-oriented professional to oversee financial reporting and budgeting processes. This temporary opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a high-performing accounting and finance team.

    • Competitive hourly rate
    • Immediate start
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  • Management Accountant

    Wembley
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £57,800 per year

    As the Management Accountant you will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and financial control for a key contract. Partnering with operational management to deliver accurate financial information and working closely with the operational business. Based in Wembley 2 days a week, Marlow, Buckinghamshire 1 day a week and the other 2 days you can be based from home.

    • Large Global Services Business
    • Varied Management Accountant role with Commercial responsibilities
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  • Senior accountant, qualified accountant, accounts senior

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

    A growing chartered accountancy practice based in Okehampton is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team taking on the hands on delivery, preparation and review of year end accounts, tax and wider services to a mixed and varied industry client portfolio. You will also support the wider team as a key addition to this successful firm.

    • Senior Accountant to join a growing Okehampton accountancy firm.
    • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer
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  • Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior, Qualified Accountant

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

    A growing chartered accountancy practice based in Holsworthy is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team taking on the hands on delivery, preparation and review of year end accounts, tax and wider services to a mixed and varied industry client portfolio. You will also support the wider team as a key addition to this successful firm.

    • Senior Accountant to join a gorwing Holsworthy accountancy firm.
    • Career progression, client management & development on offer in a growing firm.
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  • Management Accountant

    Coventry
    Permanent

    The Management Accountant role within the retail industry in Coventry will see you take charge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support key business decisions. You will play a vital part in driving financial efficiency and ensuring compliance within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • The candidate will thrive in a leading mobility pioneer driving green fleet tech
    • They will shape sustainable leasing solutions within a dynamic, global culture
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  • Semi - Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant

    Plymouth
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £38,000 per year

    A growing and successful accountancy practice based in Plymouth is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team preparing and reviewing year end accounts, tax compliance across both personal and corporate tax along with overseeing VAT, Bookkeeping and wider all around role, as key right hand support to the firms managers and partners. You will have increasing client management responsibility, develop teams and career progression on offer.

    • Senior Accountant to join a highly regarded, leading Plymouth accountancy firm.
    • Support, training, skill development and progression on offer in a growing firm.
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  • Qualified Accountant, Senior accountant, Client manager

    Plymouth
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £42,000 per year

    A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Plymouth is searching for a Qualified Accountant to join their team providing mixed accounts/tax and wider services to a varied portfolio of clients, with opportunity to progress within a leading firm of accountants.

    • Qualified Accountant to join a leading, chartered accounting firm in Plymouth.
    • Increasing client management responsibility & career progression.
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  • Interim Group Accountant

    Wirral
    Temporary

    Interim Accountant role within a private equity-backed, multi-entity business, supporting month-end, group reporting, and consolidations in a complex finance environment.

    • Broad finance role, offering hybrid working
    • Opportunity to work in a fast growing private equity-backed business
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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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