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Interim Accountant

Reed
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for an Interim Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract based in Cambridge, offering a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum.
  • The role is suitable for a finalist or part-qualified accountant with a strong background in financial and management reporting, requiring experience in financial processes, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Key responsibilities include liaising with divisional finance teams, preparing large journals, and conducting balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and be proficient in Excel functions such as PIVOTS and VLOOKUPs.
  • This role allows for a hybrid work arrangement and is located within a five-minute walk from the city center train station.

Interim Accountant (18 month fixed term contract)

Cambridge (hybrid)

£40,000-£45,000 per annum

We are currently working with a well known Cambridge city centre employer who are seeking an experienced and confident Accountant to join their General Ledger Team on a maternity cover basis for 18 months. This role is ideal for a finalist or part-qualified Accountant with a strong track record in financial and management reporting, and experience in administering financial processes, budgeting, and forecasting.

Day to Day of the role:
  • Liaise across the business with divisional finance teams, providing financial support and advice.
  • Prepare and import/post large journals using Excel add-in Atlas.
  • Prepare and load prepayment and accrual journals.
  • Review P&L and Balance sheet transactions for errors using Excel PIVOTS, VLOOKUPs, IFs, etc.
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure all monthly tasks and deadlines are met.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Finalist or part-qualified accountant with the ability to constructively challenge (those with strong experience and no qualifications will also be considered).
  • Proven experience in financial and management reporting.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with large and complex data sets.

You will join an established, friendly team, working in pleasant modern offices, and will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis.  Please note that there is no parking on site available, however this client's offices are under a 5 minute walk from the city centre train station.

Please apply now for more information. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.