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Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Cambridge (Hybrid)
Full-time | Permanent
Heap & Co are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our large, global client’s Finance team in Cambridge. This is a hands-on role offering real ownership across the end-to-end accounting cycle, with excellent exposure and clear scope for progression.
The Role
As Financial Accountant, you’ll take ownership of monthly and annual financial reporting, tax and support payroll. You will also support wider areas such as planning, treasury, systems, controls and audit.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or near-qualified accountant looking for breadth, responsibility and visibility in a fast-moving environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Year-end audit and tax support
- Preparation of statutory accounts
- VAT and corporation tax
- Prepare monthly management accounts
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Continuously improve the month-end close process
- Bank reconciliations
- Support monthly payroll
About You
You will bring a proactive, can-do attitude and enjoy working in a varied and evolving environment. You will be confident managing your own workload, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and constructively.
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Your Experience
- Preparation of accounts in line with accounting standards
- VAT and corporation tax
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Payroll
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
Qualifications
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
What is on offer:
- Annual bonus
- 25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Ongoing investment in your development and skills
- Genuine ownership, visibility and the chance to grow
Please apply to this Financial Accountant role today if you are interested and fit the profile.
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