Summary: The role of Accountant involves covering a maternity leave for 12 months within a corporate business undergoing significant changes, including an acquisition and system implementation. The position requires a results-driven individual to manage various financial responsibilities while contributing to the company's dynamic environment. The Accountant will play a key role in financial accounting, budgeting, and supporting audits and tax analysis. This opportunity offers flexible working hours while being based on-site in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and tax
• Prepare consolidated month-end accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Handle prepayments, accruals, journals, and VAT returns
• Support with revenue recognition
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and conduct annual asset reviews
• Assist with audits, statutory accounts, and corporation tax analysis
• Contribute to annual budgeting
• Cover accounts payable/accounts receivable and cashbook entry
• Check and review payroll entries and liaise with outsourced provider

Key Skills:

• Solid finance experience in a similar role
• Experience in budget preparation, project accounting, and revenue recognition principles (ideal)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Inquisitive nature with an analytical mindset and proactive problem-solving approach
• Strong communication and business partnering skills
• Detail-focused, self-managing, and a team player

Salary (Rate): 55000

City: Cambridge

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance