Senior Financial Accountant

Reed; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global venture capital firm in Cambridge is seeking a Corporate Accountant to support the Head of Finance. This hybrid role focuses on management accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance while providing opportunities in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with strong expertise in financial systems and data analysis. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, along with professional growth in the venture capital industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with a background in audit.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, annual accounts, and financial reports.
• Collaborate on internal and external audit processes.
• Engage in budget planning and analysis.
• Conduct business forecasting and scenario planning.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage corporate tax issues.
• Oversee financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Maintain legal and HMRC compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Corporate AccountantCambridge (hybrid)£50,000 - £60,000

Reed Finance Cambridge are excited to be recruiting a Corporate Accountant for a leading global venture capital firm. This role is based in the Cambridge office and involves supporting the Head of Finance with a focus on management accounting, financial accounting, tax, budgets, compliance and systems. This position offers a blend of finance, technology, and innovation, providing exposure to high-growth companies.

Responsibilities:

• Management Accounts, Annual Accounts & Financial Reporting
• Annual internal and external audit process, collaborating with external tax advisors, auditors and banks.
• Budget planning and analysis.
• Business Forecasting and scenario planning.
• Tax compliance and corporate tax.
• Financial systems, controls and processes.
• Legal and HMRC compliance.

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with background in audit.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and financial systems; familiarity with analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, pension and discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working (3 office, 2 remote)
• Exposure to innovative and high-growth companies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the venture capital industry.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

If you are interested in this Corporate Accountant position in Cambridge then please apply today.