46 accounting jobs found in Cambridge

Project Accountant  Locations: Cambridge (hybrid) Pay Rate: £375-£400/day Umbrella Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Contract Morson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for a Project Accountant. This role is key in supporting Marshall Land Systems under its new private equity ownership, providing accurate financial oversight, project accounting, and commercial insight across complex, long-term projects. Purpose & Responsibilities As Project Accountant, you will ensure financial accuracy, strengthen governance, and provide commercial insight in a private equity-backed environment. You will: Manage revenue recognition in line with IFRS 15 across projects. Prepare project-based financial reports and cash flow forecasts. Support the finance team with private equity-aligned accounting processes and reporting requirements. Monitor project budgets, costs, and margins, ensuring robust financial governance. Assist with internal and external audits. Provide...

Financial Accountant (6‑Month Contract) Location: Hybrid (Huntingdon) Start: ASAP We’re looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to support a critical finance project over the next six months. You’ll join a focused, high‑performing team tasked with bringing historical accounts up to date, strengthening controls and preparing the business to file statutory accounts. If you enjoy fixing, rebuilding, and forensically reviewing complex financial data, this role is for you. The Role You’ll take ownership of the technical financial accounting work needed to get the organisation’s books into filing‑ready condition. Key responsibilities: * Forensic review of historic financial data * Identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions * Detailed balance sheet reconciliations * Reviewing and validating management accounts * Reconciling balances across multiple systems * Supporting a new international setup (FX transfers, cost centre creation) * Improving...

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Overview We are working with a leading global brand in their sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well-established, fast-paced organisation while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model based in Hemel Hempstead. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control across the business. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Partnering with...

Our client, a charity in Northampton, are looking for someone to start ASAP on a temporary basis, potentially turning permanent. Client Details Our client is a charitable organisation turning over approx 50 million. They offer hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) and free parking. Description Support with processing income to the charity Assist treasury team with grant payments Support the AP department Raise purchase orders Creating financial reports using Excel (v-lookups and pivot tables) Set up fixed assets in the finance system Assist the financial accountant with month end tasks such as posting journals, accruals and prepayments Help with balance sheet reconciliation Credit control including raising manual invoices Make sure all invoices and coded and reconciled Support with all payment requestsProfile You must have a solid understanding of core accounting principles including debits and credits, and what a balance sheet is. Someone who is AAT Qualified or...

Management Accountant – Dereham £Competitive Salary + Benefits 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available Are you a driven Management Accountant looking to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-led organisation? We’re working with a well-established and growing organisation in the education and public sector space, supporting multiple sites across Norfolk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract, where your work will directly influence strategic decision-making and operational success. The Role As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial support across multiple stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations. Key responsibilities will include: * Producing monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis *...

Senior Project Accountant | Global Retailer | US GAPP Required 5 Mth FTC (Paternity Cover) West London | Hybrid 2 days in office Salary up to £80,000 + benefits We're urgently looking for an experienced Project Accountant with strong project experience to join a fast-paced, international finance team on a 5-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role for a Qualified Accountant with leadership experience who can take ownership of project accounting across a US-led business. What You'll Bring: ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience Strong IFRS expertise; exposure to US GAAP essential Experience managing projects and overseeing accounting deliverables Leadership skills - able to guide and mentor 2 team members Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (Oracle, Anaplan or similar) Confident communicator, able to explain complex accounting to non-financial stakeholders Why This Role is Exciting: Lead accounting for high-profile...

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Interim Senior Technical Accountant to join a fast-paced SaaS business during a period of structural transformation. This role is a 7-month contract for a seasoned professional who can provide a fresh set of eyes to help with process improvement. This role is a 7-month contract paying £400 - £500 a day (Inside IR35) DOE with hybrid working is available. Key Responsibilities Manage the month-end close process, recording journals, performing complex reconciliations, and managing accruals for a complex P&L and Balance Sheet. Identify and implement practical, continuous improvements to automate manual tasks and streamline financial workflows. Partner with the US-based management team to support process transitions and ongoing governance. Deliver detailed month over month commentary and driver-based analysis to support management insights. Maintain comprehensive general ledger hygiene across assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy for audit and...

We are currently recruiting for a Rent Income Officer on behalf of a local authority client based in Cambridgeshire. This is a temporary opportunity within the Finance – Revenues and Benefits service, offering hybrid working and the chance to support a busy public sector team delivering key income and benefits services. This Rent Income Officer role will focus on supporting the administration, collection, and recovery of council income streams while assisting with benefits-related processes where required. The successful Rent Income Officer will play an important role in helping the council maintain strong collection performance while delivering a high-quality service to residents and businesses. As a Rent Income Officer, you will work as part of a wider Revenues and Benefits team responsible for managing customer accounts, supporting income recovery, and ensuring services are delivered in line with legislation and council policy. Key Responsibilities of a Rent Income Officer:...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...

The role of Accounts Payable Clerk in the property industry focuses on managing and processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This temporary position is based in ware and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy accounting and finance department. Client Details This is a well-established organisation within the constructiuon industry with a strong reputation for maintaining high standards in its operations. The company prides itself on fostering a professional and supportive working environment. Description Bank reconciliation matching bank transactions against invoices paid. Reconciling all bank accounts, including direct debits and overhead invoices. Checking statements and ensuring all items are correctly imported into Xero. Processing expenses via Xero Me and reconciling into the capital account. General administrative duties as required. Profile A successful Accounts Payable Clerk should have: Previous...

Job Title: College Lecturer Location: Peterborough Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £25ph - £40ph Can you deliver a further educational course in a engaging and motivating way? Does shaping the future of further education students excite and motivate you? Can you connect with students of all abilities to get the best out of them? If so, TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream college in and around the Peterborough area. Offering a high standard of education to all their pupils, the college has recently been awarded with a ‘GOOD’ OFSTED rating. This widely recognised College boasts fantastic media equipment, sports facilities and a proven track record in students going on to further education or full-time employment. As a Teacher or Lecturer in Further Education you will be mainly supporting young adults between 16-19 years old, teaching A Levels, GCSE Resits, BTECH, national diplomas and NVQ’s. Registering with us will open you up to the potential of...

Role: Further Education Lecturer Location: Peterborough Salary: £25-32 Start date: ASAP We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate education professionals to join us at TeacherActive. TeacherActive is proud to be working with a vibrant college in Peterborough. Whether you are a qualified teacher, instructor, or a learning assistant we have rewarding opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact the lives of young people and adult learners supporting them in achieving their qualifications and career aspirations. These qualifications include teaching A Levels, GCSE Resits, BTEC, national diplomas, NVQ’s and T-Levels. Registering with us will open you up to the potential of working with colleges across the Cambridgeshire.  We are looking to speak with you if you are a Lecturer/Teacher of the below: Engineering Construction Animal Care Electronics Business Accounting Hair and Beauty Teacher of AS/A...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Pure are delighted to be working with well established company based in Basildon looking for a Payroll Administrator for a 12‑month maternity cover contract. The role involves managing multiple payrolls end‑to‑end and supporting a busy Finance team. This is open to full time and candidates looking for part time (30hours) hours. Key Responsibilities Process four monthly payrolls (approx. 344 employees). Provide cover for a weekly payroll (approx. 450 employees). Handle statutory payments and deductions. Process starters, leavers, and P45s. Submit RTI (FPS/EPS) and liaise with HMRC. Support payroll migration onto Microsoft Miracle Pay. Complete monthly PAYE reconciliations. Provide general admin support to the payroll team. About You Strong payroll processing knowledge and understanding of current legislation. Accurate, organised, and able to work confidentially. Confident resolving payroll queries. Good communication skills and a team‑focused approach. Proficient in Excel and MS...

Accounts Payable Clerk Location: Chelmsford Contract: Fixed-Term (9–12 months) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team based in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Following an initial training period, this role offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The Role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the efficient administration and accounting of purchases and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all processes. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain accurate supplier records, including payment terms and account details * Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers * Reconcile supplier accounts, including agent and contra accounts * Obtain necessary approvals to facilitate payments * Review supplier statements and identify missing...

Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC) As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function with a range of day-to-day accounting activities, helping ensure financial records are accurate, organised and up to date. This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal teams and customers, supporting financial processes that keep the business operating smoothly. The role would suit someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with financial systems in a busy operational environment. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing monthly collections and supporting the process of chasing outstanding invoices Processing card payments over the phone and allocating payments to customer accounts Completing end-of-day finance processing tasks Coordinating the credit note approval process Accurate financial data entry and maintenance of accounting records Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities Liaising with...

Our global client based in Hoddesdon is recruiting a Senior Sales Order Processing Associate to support their commercial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing contracts, managing sales and purchase order data within ERP systems and ensuring the accurate and timely setup of invoice profiles. This role requires a methodical approach, strong numerical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. This role extends beyond basic order processing. It involves reviewing complex contracts from the Business Unit and Business Development teams, extracting key information and accurately inputting contract details into the ERP system so they can be converted into work orders. Candidates should have relevant experience administering large or complex orders within an ERP system, along with an understanding of billing and revenue milestones. Strong communication skills are essential, and the successful candidate must be confident,...

Temporary Finance Assistant Location: Milton Keynes Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £14.50 - £15.50 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you an organised and detail-focused individual ready to dive into the world of finance? Join our client's busy finance team and play a vital role in keeping daily financial operations running smoothly! As a Finance Assistant, You'll: Raise customer invoices daily to ensure prompt billing. Send out monthly customer statements, keeping clients informed. Post customer receipts and reconcile accounts for accurate financial records. Carry out weekly credit control and resolve customer queries efficiently. Check daily bank balances across GBP, Euro, and USD accounts to maintain financial oversight. Reconcile daily bank statements to ensure accuracy. Post supplier invoices and manage reconciliation of supplier statements. Handle supplier payments and resolve any queries that arise. Assist with journal entries and various management accounting tasks....