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  • Associate Director, Business Services DIrector, Accounts and Tax Director

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

    A growing Truro based firm of chartered accountants has a requirement for a Business Services Associate Director to join the leadership team managing clients alongside growing and developing the accounts, tax and associated business services and team. A superb opportunity for the right professional looking to progress and carve a higher-level position working alongside the firms director group.

    • Director level hire to join a growing firm of chartered accountants in Truro
    • Leading, developing and growing this successful firms accounts/tax service lines
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  • French, Spanish, Italian and German AP Associate

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent

    This Accounts Payable role requires fluency in French, Spanish, Italian, or German to provide exceptional support within the accounting and finance department. The position is ideal for individuals seeking a challenging opportunity!

    • French or Italian or Spanish or German speaking AP Associate.
    • Fantastic opportunity in Milton Keynes area!
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  • Part-Time Payroll Assistant

    Oxford
    Temporary
    £15 - £21 per hour

    The Part-Time Payroll Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of payroll within an established organisation. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented individual with proficiency in payroll systems and a commitment to accuracy.

    • Immediate start
    • Part-Time position
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  • Client Manager, Business Services Manager, Portfolio Manager, Accounts Manager

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

    A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Truro is searching for a Client Manager to join their team taking a lead on managing a portfolio and service delivery for wide ranging sole traders, partnerships and limited companies as well as developing and supporting the wider team. You will progress and develop within a leading regional firm.

    • Client Manager to join a growing accountancy firm in Truro
    • Career progression, developing teams & varied client portfolio & management
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  • Senior Client Manager, Client Manager, Senior Manager

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

    A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Truro is searching for a Senior Client Manager to join their team managing a portfolio delivering compliance and advisory services across year end accounts, tax and wider services, developing and supporting the wider team. There is also career progression path on offer here for the right professional looking for a route to progress.

    • Senior Client Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Truro
    • Managing wide ranging, interesting clients & team management, with progression.
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  • Commercial Finance Manager

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

    The Commercial Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance within the healthcare industry. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in accounting and finance to support business decision-making in West Wales.

    • Commercially focused role where your work really makes a difference
    • A business that actively makes a difference in local communities
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  • Legal Counsel

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

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation / Regulatory Lawyer to join a leading UK regulatory body in Birmingham on a 12 month fixed term contract. Working on complex and often high profile investigations, this role offers exposure to major public interest cases alongside experienced forensic accountants and legal professionals.

    • High profile regulatory investigations
    • Hybrid working with exceptional benefits
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  • Credit Controller 12 Month FTC

    Bath
    Interim
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller to join a professional services firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage client accounts effectively within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Great opportunity to build a career in finance and credit control
    • Flexible hybrid working
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  • Audit Manager

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

    We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a professional services firm within the accounting and finance sector. This permanent role in Chester offers a rewarding opportunity to lead and manage audit engagements effectively.

    • A leading firm ranked among the top 20 accountancy firms in the UK.
    • Varied industry & client base, client & team management, career progression.
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  • Audit Partner RI

    City of London
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £120,000 per year

    This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Audit Partner RI to play a pivotal role in a thriving professional services firm in Central London. The role requires expertise in accounting, with a focus on delivering high-quality audit services and supporting the firm's growth.

    • Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients as audit signing partner.
    • Medium sized, ACCA registered audit firm.
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  • Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager

    Canterbury
    Permanent
    £44,000 - £58,000 per year

    The role of Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your accounting expertise within the professional services industry. Based in Canterbury, this position focuses on delivering high-quality audit and accounting solutions to a diverse client base.

    • Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager
    • Large independent firm in Canterbury
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  • Billing Coordinator

    London
    Interim
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Billing Coordinator in the thriving US legal sector involves managing billing processes and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent organisational skills to support the smooth operation of the accounting & finance department.

    • Opportunity to gain experience in a globally recognised law firm
    • FTC role offers flexibility while building specialised billing expertise
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  • Audit Senior

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

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior to join a professional services firm within the Accounting & Finance sector in Leeds. The role involves leading audits from planning through to completion for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering exceptional service. You'll also supervise junior team members, manage client relationships, and identify opportunities to add value.

    • Join a Top 40 leading accountancy firm in the UK
    • Varied industry & client base, client & team management, career progression
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  • Tax and Accounts Senior

    Camberley
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £50,000 per year

    We are seeking a diligent and experienced Tax and Accounts Senior to manage and oversee tax and accounting operations in a professional services setting in Camberley.

    • Tax & Accounts Senior
    • Well established firm in Camberley
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  • Private Client Tax Senior

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

    Are you a skilled tax professional with expertise in private client tax? This is an exciting opportunity to support a thriving accounting & finance team in Farnham within the business services industry.

    • Private Client Tax Senior
    • Top 100 accountancy firm near Farnham
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  • Audit Semi-Senior

    Guildford
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £45,000 per year

    Are you looking to advance your career in professional services? This role as an Audit Semi-Senior in Guildford offers the perfect opportunity to develop your expertise within accounting and finance.

    • Audit Semi-Senior role near Guildford
    • Top 10 accountancy firm near Guildford
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  • Audit Assistant Manager

    Guildford
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £54,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a well established accountancy firm in Guildford. The role involves overseeing audit assignments and supporting the Accounting & Finance department with technical expertise.

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    • Well established accountancy firm in Guildford
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  • Audit Senior

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

    The Audit Senior role in Staines is ideal for a professional services expert with a strong background in accounting and finance. This position involves managing audit processes and ensuring high-quality deliverables for clients.

    • Audit Senior
    • Large accountancy firm in Staines
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  • Audit Senior

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

    This role as an Audit Senior within the professional services industry offers an exciting opportunity to work in accounting and finance. Based in Steyning, the position focuses on providing high-quality audit services to a variety of clients.

    • Audit Senior
    • Large accountancy firm in Steyning
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  • Audit Semi-Senior

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

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Semi-Senior in the business services industry, focusing on accounting and finance. This role is based in Farnham and involves delivering high-quality audit services to a variety of clients.

    • Audit Semi-Senior
    • Top 100 accountancy firm near Farnham
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  • Audit Manager

    Sittingbourne
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £70,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager to join a professional services firm within the accounting and finance sector. Based in Sittingbourne, you will lead audit engagements and support the delivery of high-quality services to clients.

    • Audit Manager role
    • Well established accountancy firm in Sittingbourne
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  • Accounts & Audit Senior

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

    The Accounts & Audit Senior will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of audit and accounting services to a diverse client base. This position requires expertise in Professional Services and a commitment to producing high-quality work in a collaborative environment.

    • Accounts & Audit Senior
    • Well established accountancy firm in Brighton
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  • Audit Assistant Manager

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

    The Audit Assistant Manager role in Guildford offers an excellent opportunity to take charge of client audits within the professional services sector. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance, eager to contribute to a reputable organisation.

    • Audit Assistant Manager
    • Top 10 accountancy firm in Guildford
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  • Audit Semi-Senior

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

    We're seeking a diligent Semi-Senior Auditor to join our Accounting & Finance department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough financial statement audits and ensuring compliance with regulations in our professional services setting.

    • Semi-Senior Audit role
    • Top 30 accountancy firm in Sittingbourne
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  • Audit Semi-Senior

    Weybridge
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £42,000 per year

    We are seeking an enthusiastic Audit Semi-Senior to join a growing team within the accountancy industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in accounting and finance while contributing to the success of a well-established organisation in Weybridge.

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    • Well established accountancy firm in Weybridge
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  • Accounts and Audit Senior

    Ashford
    Permanent
    £38,500 - £55,000 per year

    An Accounts and Audit Senior is required to oversee a variety of accounting and auditing tasks within the professional services industry. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team in Ashford, focusing on delivering high-quality financial services.

    • Audit and Accounts Senior
    • Leading accountancy firm in Ashford
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  • Audit Semi-Senior

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

    An Audit Semi-Senior is required to provide high-quality accounting and financial audit services within the Professional Services industry. Based in Maidstone, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to the efficient and successful delivery of tailored audit services to clients.

    • Audit Semi-Senior role
    • Top 20 accountancy firm
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  • Audit Senior

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

    The Audit Senior position offers an exciting opportunity to join a professional Accounting & Finance team within the Business Services industry. The role focuses on providing audit and assurance services to a range of clients, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance.

    • Audit Senior
    • Top 50 accountancy firm near Farnham
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  • Audit Manager

    Farnham
    Permanent
    £58,000 - £68,000 per year

    The role of Audit Manager in the business services industry requires a professional to oversee audit engagements and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Based in Farnham, this position offers the opportunity to lead a team and contribute to the success of the accounting and finance department.

    • Audit Manager role
    • Large accountancy firm near Farnham
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  • Audit Senior

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

    The role of Audit Senior within the professional services sector requires a keen eye for detail and a strong background in accounting and finance. Based in Canterbury, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your auditing expertise in a supportive environment.

    • Audit Senior
    • Large independent firm in Canterbury
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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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