Financial Accountant

SMT GB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused organization in Duxford is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support financial controls and reporting. You will work closely with team members, manage compliance, and ensure accurate financial practices. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and is a finalist in ACA, ACCA or CIMA. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including enhanced sick pay and retirement support.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Free Physio Access

24/7 GP Service

Enhanced Sick Pay

Family Leave

IVF Support

Pension matching up to 5%

Car Leasing benefits

Cycle to Work savings

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role from either practice or industry.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.
• Confident working with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to Finance colleagues.
• Prepare statutory accounts and support audits.
• Manage UK compliance including corporation tax and VAT.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Grade: 15

Location: Duxford

Contract: Full‑time, permanent

We're looking for a detail‑focused and proactive Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Duxford. In this role, you'll provide direct support to the Head of Accounting & Control and play a key part in maintaining robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strong compliance.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Finance, our Group teams and external auditors, so good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships are just as important as technical expertise.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing technical guidance and advice to colleagues across Finance and the wider business
• Preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits
• Assisting with internal audits and ensuring compliance with Group reporting requirements
• Managing UK compliance including corporation tax, VAT returns and annual statements
• Preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and overseeing month‑end processes
• Managing the capital expenditure business case process for SMT GB
• Supporting the development and implementation of a new ERP system
• Identifying areas of financial risk and helping to improve our control processes

Requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• From either practice or industry with solid experience in a similar role
• Strong Excel skills and confident working with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly motivated, organised and able to manage your own workload effectively
• A clear communicator who can work well with colleagues at all levels

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary we off you a host of fantastic benefits!

Taking Care of You

• Health Cash Plan - Claim money back on prescriptions (including HRT), glasses, dentists appointments, physio and more. We cover your basic plan, with the option to upgrade.
• Free Physio Access - Speak to a physio by phone or video.
• 24/7 GP Service - Private GP access anytime.
• That's not all - We also offer a whole host of additional Health & Wellbeing Support and benefits.

Life Outside of Work

• Enhanced Sick Pay - Extra support when you're unwell, meaning you can rest a little easier while you recover.
• Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• IVF Support - Paid time off for treatment and appointments.
• Retirement Support - Enjoy bonuses and phasedown days when its time to retire.

Financial Extras

• Pension - We match your contributions up to 5%.
• Car Leasing - Salary sacrifice schemes through Tusker or Octopus.
• Cycle to Work - Save on a new bike and accessories.
• Discounts Platform - Save on groceries, holidays, shopping and more.

Feeling Part of the Team

• You'll also have access to a range of team-focused benefits, including a refer‑a‑friend bonus, long service awards starting at three years, a paid volunteering day each year, Christmas shutdown as part of your holiday allowance, and plenty of opportunities to get involved through our Employee Council, Social Committee, and Caring, Daring, Sharing awards.