Job Description
Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week in Cambridge office
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months (Maternity Cover), starting September 2025 or earlier
Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next challenge in a collaborative and mission-driven environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled finance professional to join a Cambridge-based organisation on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and supporting a small team, you will play a key role in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare monthly management accounts to review stage, including detailed analysis and variance reporting.
* Lead the annual budget setting process, supporting budget holders and producing relevant reports and spreadsheets.
* Oversee monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments, and payroll reconciliations.
* Produce pension schedules and manage year-end reporting for pension schemes.
* Support the year-end statutory audit, completing assigned audit file sections and finalising appendices to the annual accounts.
* Provide financial oversight for investment properties, conferences, catering, and student accounts.
* Participate in an upcoming finance system implementation project, contributing as relevant to the role.
About You
* Proven experience in management accounting and budget preparation.
* Strong analytical and Excel skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across departments.