12-Month Assistant Accountant: Month-End & Billing

Speechmatics; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology company in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to support month-end processes on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, with strong numerical skills and a foundation in accounting. Responsibilities include managing billing, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with tax reporting. This position offers a hybrid working model, fostering valuable in-person interactions while also supporting remote work.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private Medical

Generous holiday allowance

401K matching

Qualifications

• Comfortable with month-end closing routines: accruals, prepayments, reconciliations.
• Strong foundation in accounting theory.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure control-account accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close: prepare and post accruals, prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Provide general accounting support to the finance team.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Proficient with Excel

Good communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A leading AI technology company in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to support month-end processes on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, with strong numerical skills and a foundation in accounting. Responsibilities include managing billing, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with tax reporting. This position offers a hybrid working model, fostering valuable in-person interactions while also supporting remote work.