Assistant Accountant — Project Finance & Reporting

Sagentia Defence; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagentia Defence is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Harston, Cambridge-based finance team. You will report to the Finance Manager and support day-to-day finance functions, ensuring efficient processes and robust reporting for projects within the Defence & Aviation Practices.

Ideally you hold or are studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA) and have prior experience in a similar role, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is required.
• Intermediate Excel skills are expected for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Post accruals, prepayments and other journals as required.
• Manage ledger reconciliations and act as escalation point for queries.
• Process and prepare sales invoices and payment runs.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Intermediate Excel

Education

AAT / CIMA / ACCA

Job description

Sagentia Defence is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Harston, Cambridge-based finance team. You will report to the Finance Manager and support day-to-day finance functions, ensuring efficient processes and robust reporting for projects within the Defence & Aviation Practices.

Ideally you hold or are studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA) and have prior experience in a similar role, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.