ACCOUNTS MANAGER - 6 MONTH FTC - UP TO £39,906 - CAMBRIDGE - HYBRID
Robert Half are delighted to assist a renowned client who are looking for an Accounts Manager to cover a 6 month secondment offering hybrid working and up to £39,906!
The postholder, reporting to the Department Finance Manager, will provide support to the finance team across the general ledger and research grants functions.
Things to know:
* Job Title: Accounts Manager
* Salary: £33,951 - £39,906
* Location: Cambridge
* Working pattern: hybrid - 2 days onsite, rest working from home
* Assignment length: 6 months
* Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
* Provide accounts management services to the department, ranging from day-to-day query resolution up to (but not limited to) supporting the month-end and year-end processes.
* Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring budget holders manage their resources efficiently and effectively.
* Discuss budget details with the Finance Manager and other senior staff, identify and explain potential problems.
* Explain financially technical information to non-financial staff.
* Liaise with Principal Investigators regarding their budgets, forecasts for expenditure and any pipeline grant applications.
* Understand the potentially complex terms and conditions of different funders or programmes and apply them to budgets and expenditures, providing advice surrounding this.
* Support research grant applications when required, including costing projects/grants for senior staff.
* Assist with the collection of debts, dealing with queries as soon as they arise.
* Identify areas for process improvements within the finance team and assist with their implementation.
* Line Management of 2-3 staff, setting priorities and allocating tasks.
* Deputise for the Finance Manager.
Requirements:
* Formal qualification to bachelor's degree level or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent).
* Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounts environment.
* Strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office packages.
* Experience managing or supporting general ledger and financial processes.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.