Accounting Analyst - Cambridge (1-Year FTC)

Illumina, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Cambridge is looking for an Accounting Analyst to handle financial reporting and accounting queries. This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week in the office and offers a fixed-term contract of 1 year. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and experience with accounting systems. The role includes preparing journal entries and managing audit processes, with industry-leading benefits provided.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Private medical insurance

Pension

Employee stock-purchase program

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience developing and maintaining accounting systems, including journal entries and general ledger.
• Background in practice or industry/commercial settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly management accounts.
• Manage and oversee the external audit process and external financial reporting.
• Provide accurate records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Experience with accounting systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Accounting Analyst

Cambridge (Hybrid) 1 year FTC
Closing date - Thu 11 Dec 2025

At Illumina we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through early detection, diagnosis, and new treatment options for patients.

Role Overview: As an Accounting Analyst you will be responsible for a number of legal entities within the region. You will review and interpret financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations, and apply these to the preparation of trial balances, income, balance sheet and cash‑flow statements. You will also monitor and develop monthly reports of revenue and expenditure for projects, and serve as the main point of contact for accounting queries from various internal functions and external stakeholders.

This position is based in Cambridge and is a hub‑hybrid role with the expectation of 1–2 days per week in the Illumina Centre office. The role is a 1‑year fixed‑term contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly management accounts.
• Manage and oversee the external audit process and external financial reporting.
• Provide accurate records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report transactions in accordance with company policy.
• Interpret reports and records for managers and stakeholders.
• Apply advanced financial knowledge to solve complex problems and provide effective solutions.
• Direct the application of existing principles and guide the development of new policies and ideas.
• Adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise others on complex matters related to the wider business.
• Train and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results.

Experience & Education

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience developing and maintaining accounting systems, including journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revenue recognition.
• Background in practice or industry/commercial settings is preferred.

Benefits

Illumina’s employee benefits are industry‑leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassionate care time, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock‑purchase program, volunteer time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Illumina is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, and genetic information. Illumina prohibits use of generative A.I. in the application and interview process. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.