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  • Senior Accountant

    Lincoln
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £45,000 per year

    An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established accountancy practice in Lincoln, working with a diverse client base. This role offers strong exposure to complex work, client interaction and clear progression within a growing team.

    • A great opportunity to develop strong client relationships.
    • Join a friendly, forward-thinking team with a flexible work culture.
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  • Management Accountant

    Sutton-In-Ashfield
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Management Accountant will oversee financial operations and provide insightful analysis to support business decisions within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    This role is based in Sutton-in-Ashfield and requires a proactive individual with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    This is an office based role in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

    • Permanent Management Accountant opportunity.
    • Opportunity to join a growing business in the area.
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    This Financial Accountant role in the manufacturing industry involves preparing financial reports, analysing data, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    Based in Stone, this position requires strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a progressive role and is a first time mover from practice.

    • Permanent opportunity paying up to £50,000
    • Opportunity to join a fantastic and growing business.
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  • Group Accountant

    Greater Manchester
    Permanent

    We are looking for a skilled Group Accountant to join a PE backed business based in the Greater Manchester area. The ideal candidate will be an ACA qualified accountant who is looking to make their first move into industry,

    • Opportunity to join a fast-paced PE backed business.
    • Growing team with excellent career progression.
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  • Financial Accountant

    Llandudno
    Permanent

    Michael Page are partnering with a well-established and growing business to recruit a Financial Accountant for their finance team based in Llandudno. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to join a high-performing finance function and play a key role in statutory reporting, compliance and technical accounting projects across a multi-entity business.

    • Fantastic role in a growing business
    • Hybrid working & loads of progression
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  • Accounting Executive - High-Growth Global Maritime Group

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

    The Accounting Executive will play a key role in managing financial processes and ensuring compliance for a high-growth shipping business. This is an excellent opportunity to take control of the accounting function and implement processes, working directly with company directors in a truly autonomous role.

    • Join a high-growth maritime group as their first finance hire.
    • Take control for all general accounts, building from ground up.
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  • Commercial Accountant

    Aylesbury
    Permanent
    £42,000 - £45,000 per year

    We are looking for a knowledgeable Commercial Accountant to join the team. The role involves managing financial operations and offering vital support for decision-making processes.

    • Work for a global, growing organisation.
    • Work closely with the Managing Director on strategic, commercial decisions .
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a growing company within the Energy industry. Based in Exeter, this permanent role offers a chance to contribute to the organisation's financial success while enjoying a hybrid working environment.

    • Exciting newly created opportunity for a newly qualified finance professional
    • Work for a growing business within the energy industry
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  • Management Accountant

    Staines
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 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.

    • Ambitious, rapidly growing, ethical FMCG business
    • Excellent progression opportunities in a dynamic and supportive team
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Brighton
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £36,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a reputable company based in Brighton. The role involves supporting the cash management team with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

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  • Senior Accountant

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

    A growing chartered accountancy practice based in Barnstaple 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 successful Barnstaple accountancy firm.
    • Increasing client management responsibility & career progression.
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  • Assistant Accountant - Grwoing, dynamic and progressive organisation

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

    A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Assistant Accountant role based in Stockport, initially office based but once settled opportunity for hybrid working.

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    • Dynamic and growing organisation with clear progression
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  • Management Accountant

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

    As a Management Accountant in a manufacturing environment, you will lead month-end reporting and financial analysis to support business performance. This permanent role offers strong progression within a growing finance team.

    • Management Accountant
    • Clear progression pathway
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  • Assistant Accountant

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

    The Assistant Accountant will support the Accounting & Finance department within the retail industry, managing financial records and assisting with reporting processes. This is a permanent role based in Liverpool, offering a competitive salary and an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

    • Permanent role.
    • Commutable location.
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Brighton
    Temporary
    £20 - £25 per hour

    The Assistant Accountant role supporting financial operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and assisting with reporting requirements. This temporary position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organisational skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

    • Immediate start
    • Hybrid working
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant role involves preparing and analysing financial reports to support decision-making and ensure effective cost management. Based in Southampton, this permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled individual to contribute to a fast-paced and results-driven environment

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    • Salary £40,000 - £50,000
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  • Assistant Accountant (Temp - immediate start)

    Leicester
    Temporary
    £14 - £18 per hour

    This is a fantastic temporary opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to start ASAP The role is based in Braunstone and is for 3 months initially. This is an office based role, and you could either do 4 or 5 days,

    • Immediate start required
    • Interim role for 3 months
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  • Management Accountant

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

    We are seeking TWO skilled Management Accountant to join a reputable business services organisation, one based in Huntingdon and one in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing financial insights and ensuring accurate reporting within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Join a finance team in rebuild mode with real influence from day one!
    • Gain exposure to senior leaders and drive meaningful change in finance!
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant will play a key role in providing financial insights and support to drive decision-making within the organisation. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in the industrial/manufacturing industry, focusing on accounting and finance processes.

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    • Salary £45,000 - £55,000
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a retail organisation and support their Accounting & Finance department. The role requires an organised individual with a strong understanding of accounting processes and a passion for delivering accurate financial reporting.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Working with accounts across multi sites
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  • Management Accountant

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

    The Management Accountant role in the manufacturing industry offers an exciting opportunity to manage and oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis.

    Based in Derby, this permanent position involves working within a forward-thinking Accounting & Finance department.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team on a hybrid basis.

    • Permanent Opportunity in Derby.
    • Hybrid opportunity paying up to £55,000.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to play a key role within the Accounting & Finance. The role is based in Surrey and offers hybrid working arrangements alongside a competitive salary.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Growing Organisation
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  • Assistant Accountant

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

    Reporting to a part qualified Management Accountant, this is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and wants exposure to a commercially focused finance function who wants to take ownership of the AR ledger and assist with month end processes.

    • Great newly created team!
    • Small but mighty finance team
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  • Manufacturing Accountant

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

    You will act as a true partner to, operations, commercial, procurement. As the Manufacturing Accountant your focus will be driving performance, improving accountability and ensuring that financial insight translates into operational action. The business already produces reporting what they need is someone who can push performance forward.

    • Driving efficiencies
    • Commercial Manufacturing Accountant
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  • Systems Accountant

    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Systems Accountant involves managing and enhancing financial systems to support business operations and reporting. This permanent position is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and requires expertise in accounting and finance systems.

    • Opportunity to join a well established business, based in the North East
    • Fast growing team with development opportunities
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  • Financial Accountant

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

    A major listed organisation based in Salford is looking to appoint a high‑calibre Financial Accountant as the business continues to grow and strengthen its finance function. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ACA‑qualified accountant making their first move from practice, offering genuine progression, exposure to a complex group environment, and the chance to work with an impressive senior finance team.

    • Perfect for ACA 1st time movers.
    • Listed Business in the heart of Salford.
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  • Management Accountant

    Salford
    Permanent

    As Management Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in the UK finance function. You'll take ownership of month end, alongside the monthly forecast, producing Board reports, supporting budgeting and audit activity, and working closely with senior stakeholders to understand performance and drive improvement.

    • Management Accountant role with growth potential
    • Fast growing tech business
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  • Assistant Accountant - Property & Real Estate

    London
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for any part-qualified accountants looking to develop their industry experience in a varied, fast-paced role. You'll cover all key aspects of transactional finance, whilst also supporting on the month-end cycle, work across year-end and audit, and contribute to the end-to-end reporting cycle.

    • Join an established property group in Central London.
    • Exposure to month-end reporting, in a varied role.
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  • Project Accountant

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

    This role is responsible for managing the financial performance of major projects, including tracking costs, forecasting cash flow, and ensuring accurate invoicing and revenue recognition. It also involves partnering closely with project and commercial teams to analyse performance, improve processes, and support decision-making to drive project profitability.

    • Opportunity to Add Tangible Value on Major Projects
    • Broad, Commercially-Focused Finance Role
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  • Management Accountant

    Milton Keynes
    Temporary
    £270 - £300 per day

    We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a reputable organisation within the life science sector. This temporary position, based in Milton Keynes, involves managing financial processes and providing key insights to support business decision-making.

    • Own key finance processes and influence decisions in life sciences!
    • Earn £300/day while gaining fast-paced, high‑value sector experience!
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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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