We are looking to hire a Financial Accountant to support some key strategic projects. This role is a 6 month fixed term contract to support the team over year end.,

Financial accounting and support to transactional team
Statutory reporting to group
Senior audit engagement and management
Cost analysis & reporting

Knowledge of up to date accounting standards and the ability to apply these to individual situations
Communication skills: ability to clearly articulate what is required from the business and draw alongside people so this is understood
Completer-finisher: ability to work clearly and quickly through tasks and cleanly tie them off
Critical thinking: ability to constructively challenge the status-quo and formulate initial proposals for change
Multi-tasking: ability to juggle competing work streams and ensure whilst prioritising, other workstreams do not stall
Senior stakeholder engagement: ability to liaise with senior members of the business, including Board members and Pension Trustees
Fully qualified chartered (or equivalent) accountant
Strong excel skills
Practical understanding of financial controls
Post qualified experience
Financial reporting and the preparation of entity and group accounts
Internal controls, documentation and monitoring

Competitive salary
Hybrid working with at least 3 days per week in the Cambridge office
We are able to offer flexibility around hours and working patterns
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