Financial Accounting Manager (Contract)
Cambridge (Hybrid) – 3‑6 Months – £500/day (Outside IR35)
Morson Group are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid‑sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe.
The Role
You’ll step into a hands‑on position where you’ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You’ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity
* Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors
* Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly
* Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions
* Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims
* Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery
Key Requirements
* Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG)
* Minimum 5 years PQE
* Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting
* Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion
* Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
* Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential
Why Apply
* High‑impact role with immediate responsibility
* Competitive day rate, outside IR35
* Hybrid working in Cambridge
* Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation
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