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  • Management Accountant

    Burton-On-Trent
    Permanent

    Michael Page are delighted to be exclusively supporting their client in their search for a Management Accountant.

    Join a leading organisation in their industry as a Management Accountant in Burton-On-Trent.

    This role focuses on providing financial insights, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.

    The opportunity as Management Accountant is a really exciting time to join the business due to current and future growth plans.

    • Opportunity to join a growing business and fantastic team
    • Study support and hybrid working available
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  • Financial Accountant

    Dartford
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    A newly created opportunity for a technically strong Financial Accountant to take ownership of core financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and audit processes for a dynamic, multi‑entity group. The role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape and improve processes within a supportive finance team.

    • Well‑established, growing group with strong leadership and clear strategy
    • Broad, hands‑on role covering stat reporting, treasury, audit, VAT & month‑end
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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

    West Yorkshire
    Temporary
    £180 - £220 per day

    We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join a reputable company within the industrial/manufacturing sector.

    • Interim opportunities available for Management Accountants.
    • Immediate starts available.
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  • Senior Accountant

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

    The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing insightful financial analysis. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical accounting skills based in Andover.

    • Senior Accountant Position
    • Salary £50,000 - £60,000
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  • Management Accountant

    West London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join our established Finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business.

    • Recognised and successful FMCG Consumer Brand
    • Commercial and varied Management Accountant role
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  • Management Accountant

    Park Royal
    Permanent
    £44,000 - £47,000 per year

    Work with the Finance Manager to ensures that adequate financial and operational control procedures are in place. Examples include profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow information, customer and brand performance and profitability, operating cost performance and working capital performance.

    • Highly successful and growing International FMCG Business
    • Commercial Management Accountant role with development opportunities
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  • Management Accountant

    Wokingham
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    The role of Management Accountant requires a professional to manage and oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This permanent position in Wokingham is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to contribute to a growing accounting and finance department.

    • Step into a well established team
    • Join market leader in their field
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  • Senior Accountant, Semi Senior, Part Qualified Accountant

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

    A highly successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Plymouth is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team to be responsible for a mixed accounts/tax and wider all around service provision role with clear opportunity to progress within this leading accountancy firm.

    • Senior Accountant to join a successful and growing Plymouth accountancy firm.
    • Increasing responsibility, management and career development on offer.
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  • Qualified Senior Accountant, Senior accountant, Client Manager

    Plymouth
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £40,000 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
    • Career progression, client management & development on offer in a growing firm.
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  • Qualified Accountant, Senior accountant, client manager

    Newquay
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £37,000 per year

    A highly reputable and successful firm of chartered accountants based in Newquay is searching for a Qualified Accountant to join their team as a key addition in a mixed accounts/tax and wider service support role to the managerial/partner group with opportunity to carve an influential role with a progression and career path on offer.

    • Qualified Accountant to join a growing chartered accounting firm in Newquay.
    • Increasing responsibility, management and career development on offer.
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  • Senior Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £36,000 per year

    A well established and successful firm of chartered accountants based in Bristol is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team in a hands on role preparing year end accounts, tax and wider services to a varied portfolio of clients of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. You will work closely and directly with the business owners as a key addition within this firm.

    • Senior accountant to join a growing Bristol accountancy firm
    • Support, career development and progression working on varied clients
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  • Senior Accountant, Client Manager, Senior, Qualified Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £46,000 per year

    A superb opportunity for a recently qualified professional looking to progress and step in level and responsibility has arisen working with a highly regarded and successful firm of chartered accountants based in Bristol. This accountancy practice is looking for an experienced year end accounts focused Senior Accountant to join their team as a key, hands on addition within this highly successful and growing firm of accountants.

    • Senior Accountant to join a highly regarded, leading Bristol accountancy firm.
    • Increasing responsibility, progression and career development on offer.
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  • Senior Accountant

    Budleigh Salterton
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £36,000 per year

    A growing and successful accountancy practice based in Budleigh Salterton 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 an accountancy firm in Budleigh Salterton
    • Year end accounts, tax & wider services with support & progression
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  • Senior Accountant

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

    A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Bristol is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team in a role managing the hands on delivery of year end accounts, tax and wider services to a varied client base and working closely with the firm's director as key addition to this successful business .

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

    Seaton
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £36,000 per year

    A growing and successful accountancy practice based in Seaton 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 growing firm of accountants in Seaton.
    • Year end accounts, tax & wider services to varied clients with progression.
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  • Senior Accountant, Client Manager, Senior, Accountant, Part Time Accountant

    Weston-Super-Mare
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £35,000 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 successful Weston-Super-Mare accountancy firm.
    • Full or Part Time preparation & review of year end accounts/tax/bookkeeping/VAT
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  • Senior Accountant

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

    A successful and growing firm of accountants is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Plymouth. This role requires expertise in managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting and tax standards.

    • Senior Accountant to join a Plymouth based accountancy firm.
    • Career progression, client management and development on offer.
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  • Senior Accountant

    Taunton
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £36,000 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 fast growing firm of accountants in Taunton
    • Client contact, increasing management and career progression on offer.
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Bridgwater
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £32,000 per year

    A growing accountancy practice has a requirement for an Assistant Accountant to join their team based in the firms Bridgwater offices, providing services across the range of year end accounts preparation, preparing personal tax, corporate tax and VAT returns, bookkeeping and other services to wide ranging industry clients across varied sectors and turnovers.

    • Assistant Accountant to join a Bridgwater based chartered accountants
    • Study support, career progression and accountancy skills development on offer
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  • Management Accountant

    Coventry
    Temporary
    £300 - £375 per day

    We are seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join a not-for-profit organisation on a temporary basis. The role involves managing financial operations and providing insightful analysis to support effective decision-making.

    • 3-6 month interim role
    • Developing organisation
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  • Financial Accountant

    Lancaster
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £52,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a reputable company within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The role is based in Lancaster and involves overseeing financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Financial Accountant - Lancaster
    • Exciting opportunity for career development and progression
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  • Management Accountant

    Epsom
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    My client is seeking a Management Accountant to join a reputable organisation in the business services industry. This temporary position based in Epsom requires a professional with expertise in accounting and finance to contribute to the department's success.

    • Are you looking to work in a growing organisation?
    • An exciting opportunity within the technology sector.
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  • Accounting Manager

    Richmond upon Thames
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    This role is central to maintaining financial integrity and enabling business performance. It offers the opportunity to lead process improvements, strengthen governance, and influence best practice across the organisation. Lead the integrity and efficiency of core accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls across the P&L and balance sheet.

    • Leading International FMCG business
    • Great opportunity to make an impact the finance team and for progression
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  • Trainee Accountant- Highly successful, dynamic and supportive organisation.

    Alderley Edge
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £30,000 per year

    A great permanent opportunity for a full time Trainee Accountant/Assistant Accountant role based in South Manchester. Ideally looking for candidates with experience in transactional finance and looking to up skill into management accounts, full training will be provided.

    • Trainee Accountant
    • Very well established, dynamic and friendly organisation
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  • Management Accountant

    Bradford
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £53,000 per year

    This role is responsible for delivering management accounting, control and insight across large business entities in a fast-paced, complex environment. It offers the opportunity to influence and drive process improvement, standardisation and automation at scale.

    • Exposure to a complex, global business with strong stakeholder influence
    • Opportunity to drive process improvement and automation at scale
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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 - 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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  • Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager

    Gwynedd
    Permanent

    We are looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join a reputable company in North Wales. This role involves providing financial expertise to support decision-making and business performance.

    • Varied, hands‑on role with hybrid working
    • Collaborative and supportive environment
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  • Management Accountant

    Eastleigh
    Temporary
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a business services organisation on a temporary basis. The role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive hourly rate.

    • Opportunity to develop your career as a Management Accountant.
    • Hyrbrid working offering work / life balance.
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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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