Fixed Term Contract Assistant Accountant

Cambridge (hybrid 50/50)

£37,000 per annum

We are currently working with a not-for-profit company based in Cambridge who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you'll support the delivery of accurate financial reporting, budgeting and project accounting across a diverse portfolio of activities.

This role offers excellent development opportunities for finance professionals looking to strengthen their management accounting and analytical skills while working with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journals, accruals and supporting schedules for monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Produce financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.
• Raise invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and analyse project costs and income.
• Support project managers with financial reporting and income recognition.
• Prepare grant funding claims and supporting documentation.
• Maintain financial and project information within finance systems.
• Assist with audit preparation and information requests.
• Provide support to finance system users and respond to finance-related queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and wider finance projects.

About You

We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Good understanding of accounting fundamentals, including journals, accruals, debits and credits.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and SUMIFs.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using ERP or finance systems.
• Exposure to project accounting, grants or externally funded projects.

Please apply now for more information.