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£40,000 to £45,000 Alfreton, Derbyshire At a time of challenge, it is great to see a successful thriving UK manufacturer growing and recruiting. ABPM are delighted to support the hire of the above appointment as the incumbent retires. A real opportunity to get involved in a bit of everything but with at heart making sure the books are kept in spot on order. An eye for detail and a willingness to muck in where you are needed is what the role is all about. In summary what you will be doing is… Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts. Submitting quarterly VAT returns. Carrying out bank reconciliations. Maintaining & updating fixed asset records. Managing ledgers. Producing budgets and forecasts. Negotiation and administration of company insurances and pensions. Managing cash flow and bank balances. Dealing with Companies House and National Statistics returns. Providing cover for the Accounts Administrator duties, including payroll and purchase ledger administration. Providing general financial advice to the Managing Director, Shareholders and Managers. Who will you be… Undoubtedly an experienced accountant who will have worked for a smaller business and the following will be really helpful if you possess it: Familiarity with Accounting software such as SAGE or Xero. Qualified by experience or studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification. Able to communicate confidently with business owner / managers and external stakeholders. If this sounds of interest, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV quoting our job reference DE940299, or applying online! 0115 9061 222 midlands@abpm-mids.co.uk www.abpmrecruitment.co.uk All contact details can be found via our website.
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.
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