Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3–6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson 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, a...