EMEA Accountant - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

IQGeo; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Cambridge is seeking a qualified Accountant for a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract. The role involves managing monthly financial reporting and transactional accounting in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, possess strong analytical skills, and have a minimum of 2 years' experience. Benefits include competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days of paid holiday

Paid charity/volunteering day

Company-matched pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Cycle scheme

Mentor program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent with business systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close and reporting.
• Handle transactional accounting tasks.
• Act as contact for external financial providers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Recently qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

About IQGeo

IQGeo is a private equity backed software company headquartered in Cambridge with offices and operations in North America, Europe, Japan, and Malaysia. We provide class-leading software to more than 450 Telecoms and Utility customers and currently have c350 staff and contractors worldwide.

Achieving universal broadband equity and meeting net zero carbon emissions are two of the biggest social and environmental challenges that the IQGeo team is tackling. To achieve this, more than 500 innovative telecommunications and utility companies around the world are “building better networks” using our award-winning geospatial software to deploy the fiber optic and distributed energy networks of the future. We play a vital role in helping utilities plan, design, construct and maintain the complex network assets essential to the success of our businesses and well-being of our communities. As a carbon neutral software company, we invite creative and talented people to join us in our mission to transform communication and utility networks for the long-term sustainability of our shared planet. Learn more about our customer stories.

Due to rapid organic growth, we are seeking an Accountant on a 6 month Fixed-Term Contract to further expand the finance team based in Cambridge.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will be a recently qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), with 2+ years of experience. The chosen candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be excited to take ownership of their work. They will have a good attention to detail and will be happy working within a team environment that works collaboratively both in our Cambridge Head office and with the worldwide team. They should be a motivated self-starter and should be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

The candidate ideally will have some international experience and should be competent working with business systems and possess strong Excel skills. Software sector experience, and an understanding of contract revenue recognition under IFRS 15 is not essential but would be beneficial. French language proficiency is highly desirable.

Role profile and responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial close and reporting of entities across Central Europe, working closely with local finance teams including external accountants and advisers.
• Responsible for transactional accounting including supplier payment runs, expense processing, sales invoicing, payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Key contact for external providers, including payroll bureau, tax advisors, local auditors etc.
• Involvement in other finance reporting e.g. carbon footprint reporting. KPI and management reporting.
• Involvement and contribution in the implementation of systems and process improvements.

The role will report to the Europe & APAC Finance Manager and will work closely alongside other UK & Europe accounting staff, and the wider finance team.

Location

IQGeo operate a hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 2-3 days a week in our central Cambridge office (Mon & Wed compulsory), which has good public transport links. Given the international nature of the Group, an element of infrequent international travel will be expected.

Package

The role will come with a competitive package dependent on experience. Benefits include;

• 25 days of paid holiday (pro rate to 12.5 days for the purpose of this contract).
• Paid charity/volunteering day each year
• Company-matched pension contributions of up to 6% base salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Company life assurance (4 x gross salary)
• Incapacity benefit
• EV company car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Give as you earn charity scheme
• Mentor program

Work Permits & Visas

You must already have the right to work permanently in United Kingdom.

IQGeo is not able to sponsor work permits.