Finance Associate - Record to Report

AVEVA; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Finance Associate in Cambridge on a full-time, hybrid basis. You will join the Shared Services team to perform day-to-day Record to Report activities, including posting journal entries, period close, and asset accounting, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.

The role requires operational accounting experience, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and fluency in English. You will collaborate with multiple finance teams, participate in internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Operational accounting and reporting experience.
• Good understanding of finance systems including ERP.
• Computer literacy, MS Office Tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English.
• Other language requirements as indicated.
• Strong sense of integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate posting of general ledger journal entries, period close activities, fixed asset accounting and intercompany.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.
• Plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to resolve issues.
• Operate within internal control framework.
• Support R2R stakeholder relationships and training.

Skills

Operational accounting

ERP knowledge

English fluency

Other language requirements

Integrity

Time-pressure adaptability

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/CIMA/AAT study

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Position: Finance Associate - Record to Report

Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid, 3 days at the office)

Job Profile: Full time permanent

The Job As a member of Shared Services, you will be part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the Record to Report function. Finance and accounting management activities which involves collecting, processing, and presenting timely and accurate financial data.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate posting of general ledger journal entries, period close activities, fixed asset accounting and intercompany.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
• Planning and prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Working with other teams in finance and the business to resolve issues.
• Operating within the internal controls framework.
• Contribute to the management of R2Rs relationship with key stakeholders
• Assist in the training and development of other staff.
• Adhere to process and account Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Make recommendations for how to improve processes and procedures. Minimise the need to handle exceptions
• Undertake SSC activities in relation to other Regions and or other Operational areas including I2C and P2P to support the SSC achievement of business deadlines

Skills and Qualifications

Ideal experience

• Operational accounting and reporting experience
• Good understanding of finance systems including ERP
• Computer literacy, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Tools such as Excel, Word, Power point
• Fluency in English
• Other language requirements as indicated.
• Strong sense of integrity always does the right thing and encourages others to behave in the same way.
• Ability to perform in a time-pressured environment to meet deadlines.

Preferred experience

• Highly energetic and self-motivated; ability to work as an individual or as a Team Member.
• Project experience preferable but not essential
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Technical / professional qualifications

• Accounting degree or similarly recognised accounting qualification
• Studying recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA,CIMA, AAT)
• Strong MS Office, Excel and Oracle knowledge as well as experience in the Business and Accounting systems used in the function

UK Benefits include:

• Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.