Accountant

The Graduate Project; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious institution is seeking a Fully Qualified Accountant in Cambridge to join their finance team. The role involves managing statutory accounts, ensuring tax compliance, and leading a small finance team. This position offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial and management accounting
• Experience supporting or leading small finance teams

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process
• Provide expert guidance on accounting treatments and uphold strong financial controls
• Oversee payroll approvals, tax compliance, and employee benefit schemes

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards

Education

CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

This range is provided by The Graduate Project. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Role | Fully Qualified Accountant

Based | Cambridge Area (On-site, potential for 1 day per week from home)

Offer | c. Up to £67K + Excellent Benefits

We’re partnering with a prestigious institution to find a Fully Qualified Accountant to join their close-knit finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key financial functions including statutory reporting, audit support, investment oversight, and payroll, while contributing to a meaningful mission within a respected and values-led organisation.

As a Fully Qualified Accountant, you will:

• Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process
• Provide expert guidance on accounting treatments and uphold strong financial controls
• Support a small transactional finance team across AP, AR, and month-end close
• Contribute to the financial oversight of trusts, endowments, and drawdowns
• Oversee payroll approvals, tax compliance, and employee benefit schemes
• Produce detailed cash flow forecasts and support treasury management
• Work collaboratively across departments to support financial planning and promote value-for-money

What we’re looking for:

• CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards (RCCA/UK GAAP)
• Proven experience in financial and management accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems
• Experience supporting or leading small finance teams
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach
• Sector experience in education, charity or public sector is desirable

This is a rewarding, technically focused role offering autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a mission-driven environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Historical Sites

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