Accountant (Part qualified) – Northchild Property Management (UK) Ltd
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £35,000 to £41,000
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Start your accounting career with purpose. Join a trusted employer where you’ll gain hands-on finance experience and the opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of global learning.
We’re looking for a motivated Accountant (Part qualified) to join our finance team at Northchild Properties Management (UK) Ltd. You’ll be part of a collaborative, international environment supporting the day-to-day running of our finance operations. The role offers variety, teamwork and exposure to international business in a supportive environment. We offer a professional, respectful and flexible working environment that supports wellbeing and balance.
Key Responsibilities: Accountant (Part qualified)
Purchase ledger control
Set up supplier
Issue purchase orders.
Post expenditure accurately to all the system including invoices and credit notes as required.
Prepare and process supplier payments.
Responsible for credit control
Upload invoices to SharePoint and organise the filing for finance folder in the SharePoint
Sales ledger control
Issue and post sales invoices accurately and responsible for debtor control
Fixed assets
Maintain fixed assets register and the inventory list
Nominal Ledger control
Analyse corporate card expenses and reconciliation.
Perform bank, VAT, Intercompany accounts, payroll and other reconciliations.
Process monthly accruals, prepayments and journals
Management Accounts and budgeting
Work with Head of Finance to prepare monthly reports for the management team
Work with Head of Finance to prepare budgets and forecast
Act as point of contact across departments.
Year-end Accounts
Assist with YE accounts and audits.
No job description can fully cover all aspects of this varied and busy role. The list of duties above is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake duties which are broadly in line with these responsibilities.
Essential Requirements:
At least 3 years of accounting skills covering the most areas listed in the key responsibilities and strong skills in reconciliation.
AAT Level 3 or 4, or early-stage ACCA/CIMA student, with a commitment to continue studying Part qualified with experience is preferable.
Excellent skills of accounting software is essential. QuickBooks is preferred.
Strong reconciliation skills.
Solid Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High attention to detail, proactive problem-solving and strong organisational skills.
Mandarin-spoken (language skills)
Desirable Requirements:
Exposure to month-end processes, VAT, fixed assets or year-end processes
Basic understanding of internal controls and audit readiness
Application Process:
Interested? Please submit your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels like the right fit for you.
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require the application process in an alternative format (for example, large print or phone application), please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
At Northchild Properties Management Ltd, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination through fair and supportive policies and practices. Our goal is to create a vibrant academic community that reflects the diversity of society and enables all staff and students to achieve their full potential.
If you’re organised, detail-oriented and ready to take on a varied accounting role in a supportive team, apply now. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t delay—this could be the next great step in your finance journey with Northchild.
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