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Your new company Join a modern, ambitious accountancy practice that works with fast‑growing SMEs and international groups. This is a firm where you're trusted, listened to, and encouraged to contribute ideas - not just produce numbers. Your new role As a Financial Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio and deliver high‑quality financial reporting that genuinely supports the people running the business.You'll be: Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102 Producing clear, insight‑driven monthly and quarterly management accounts Strengthening balance sheet controls and reviewing reconciliations Handling VAT returns and day‑to‑day compliance Building cashflow forecasts and delivering meaningful financial analysis Streamlining processes and supporting cloud migrations (Xero / QBO / Sage Intacct) Working closely with Tax, Audit and Payroll to deliver a seamless service You'll quickly become a trusted point of contact for finance leads and business owners who want straightforward answers, not jargon. What you'll need to succeed ACA / ACCA qualified Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP (FRS 102); IFRS a plus Confident preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts Good VAT knowledge and practical compliance experience Solid experience with cloud accounting platforms Proactive, organised and comfortable advising senior stakeholders What you'll get in return A genuinely supportive firm where progression is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and flexibility is standard. You'll work with interesting, growing businesses and continue building your technical and commercial skill set - without the long‑hours culture. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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