Financial Accountant

Jobtailor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cambridge seeks an experienced finance professional to support month-end close, handle revenue queries, and act as a bridge between Finance Operations and FP&A, balancing statutory rigor with business needs.

You will own monthly reconciliations, prepare group consolidations under FRS 102, and contribute to controls documentation and process improvements, working with Financial Operations, the Financial Controller and the FP&A team across the group.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with knowledge of Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, pivot tables and nested formulas.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts (P&L and balance sheet reconciliations).
• Ability to explain finance concepts clearly to non-finance audiences and build cross-team relationships.
• Data driven, detail oriented, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and lead on revenue queries, bridging Finance Operations and FP&A.
• Be the go-to person for technical accounting questions and best-practice guidance.
• Collaborate with Financial Operations, Financial Controller and FP&A with visibility to group reporting and external audit.
• Own key monthly reconciliations, controls documentation and process improvements.
• Prepare monthly group consolidations, multi-entity reporting and cashflows under FRS 102.

Skills

Excel advanced

IFRS/FRS102 knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support month end close, lead on revenue queries, and act as the bridge between Finance Operations and FP&A teams, balancing statutory rigour with the needs of the wider business.
• Be the go‑to person for technical accounting questions, helping the team stay aligned with best practice.
• Work closely with the Financial Operations team, Financial Controller and the FP&A team, with visibility across group reporting and external audit.
• Take ownership of key monthly reconciliations, controls documentation, and process improvements that shape how the finance function operates.
• Prepare monthly group consolidations, multi‑entity reporting and cashflows under FRS 102.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a solid grounding in financial laws and regulations including the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102, and IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and nested formulae.
• Hands‑on experience producing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Can explain finance issues clearly to non‑finance audiences and build strong working relationships across teams.
• Comfortable making judgement calls in complex or ambiguous situations, and prioritising what matters most.
• Data driven, detail focused, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting and reporting, with a strong focus on FRS 102 and IFRS compliance. Capable of leading month‑end close processes, managing reconciliations, and effectively communicating complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.