Financial Accountant

Whereby; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund

Emergency leave days

Adoption leave

28 days annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance program

Job summary

AVEVA in Cambridge is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the UK finance team, focusing on UK and NL financial accounting, reporting to the Financial Controller - UK & NL. The role is hybrid with on-site requirements and covers month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and SSC collaboration.

Ideal candidates are part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or have equivalent experience, with capability in multi-currency transactions and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions and FX processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Organised with strong planning and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including accruals and journals.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations by SSC for UK/ NL entities.
• Support annual statutory accounts process with UK Financial Controller.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to analyse variances and actions.
• Produce ad hoc payments for Payroll and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Multi-currency

FX knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Cambridge (hybrid)

Employment Type: Full time

The Job

This role sits within the UK finance team of AVEVA, working on the financial accounting activities for the UK and the Netherlands entities, reporting to the Financial Controller - UK & NL.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of accruals and journals.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Shared Service Centre (SSC), ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Support the annual statutory accounts process in partnership with the UK Financial Controller and wider UK Finance team.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise with key stakeholders across the AVEVA Group, including Tax and Internal Audit.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to produce analytical reviews, investigate material P&L variances, and support corrective actions where required.
• Prepare ad hoc manual payments as requested by the Payroll department.
• Work collaboratively with the SSC to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with general administrative activities as required to support the smooth running of the team.
• Help maintain, strengthen and improve financial controls and processes for the UK entities.
• Prepare and review SOX controls and associated evidence/documentation.
• Complete Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys accurately and on time.

Ideal Experience

• Part qualified (or studying towards) a recognised accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or proven experience within a similar finance role
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange (FX)
• SOX experience desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Highly organised, with strong planning and prioritisation skills; self-motivated and able to manage deadlines
• Comfortable working both within a team and independently and using initiative, while recognising that support is available from the UK Finance team when needed

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.

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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.

Hiring process

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/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/

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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.