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Corporate Partnerships Lead
Posted 1 day ago by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
The Corporate Partnerships Lead at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is responsible for driving corporate engagem...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Curdridge, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Finance Manager Strategic Projects & Capital
Posted 1 day ago by University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
The Senior Finance Manager for Strategic Projects & Capital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Finance and Contracts Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Bluebird Care Durham North
The Finance and Contracts Manager at Bluebird Care is responsible for overseeing senior financial operations and managin...
- Rate £40,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Onsite
- Location Billericay, England, United Kingdom
Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner for Assets, Repairs & Maintenance will provide proactive financial support and advice to bu...
- Rate £55,500 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Internal Sales Executive
Posted 1 day ago by EILEEN RICHARDS RECRUITMENT LIMITED
The Internal Sales Executive role at a well-established company in Birmingham involves building customer relationships a...
- Rate £30,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Finance Business Partner – Customers
Posted 1 day ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner role involves supporting the Financial Controller by providing proactive financial support...
- Rate £53,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Account Growth Executive
Posted 1 day ago by EILEEN RICHARDS RECRUITMENT LIMITED
The Account Growth Executive role involves managing and developing existing customer accounts while identifying new sale...
- Rate £35,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Accountant Contract Roles
What does a accountant contractor do?
Accountant contractors are engaged to support organisations with the full range of core accounting functions, from transaction processing and month-end close through to statutory reporting, audit preparation, and financial controls. Contract engagements arise most commonly when a finance function is under-resourced during a vacancy, when additional capacity is needed during year-end or audit periods, or when a business is going through a period of change such as a system implementation or restructuring. The breadth of the accountant contracting market means engagements range from relatively straightforward bookkeeping and reconciliation work through to complex technical accounting assignments at financial controller level.
Most accountant contract roles require a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or significant demonstrable experience in lieu of formal qualification at more junior levels. Technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to work to tight reporting deadlines are baseline expectations across the market. Proficiency with accounting software is essential: SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks appear regularly depending on the size and type of organisation. For roles involving statutory reporting or audit liaison, strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS is expected. Contractors are generally expected to require minimal supervision and to integrate quickly into existing finance team processes.
What is the market like for accountant contractors?
The accountant contracting market in the UK is one of the most steadily active in the professional services space, underpinned by the universal need for financial accounting across every sector. Demand is particularly steady at management accountant and financial controller level, where skills are transferable across industries. Year-end periods and audit seasons create reliable spikes in demand. ERP system implementations continue to generate project-based accountant roles, particularly around finance process design and data migration. Rates at the mid-market level have remained broadly stable, though qualified accountants with specific system or sector experience continue to attract a premium.
How much do accountant contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for accountant roles typically range from £300 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many accountant vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 accountant contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.