Statutory Reporting Accountant (12-Month FTC, Hybrid)

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darktrace Ltd is seeking a technically strong Reporting Accountant for a 12-month FTC to strengthen statutory reporting, internal controls, and financial processes as we scale.

This hybrid role requires 2 days per week in Cambridge or London and offers the chance to influence governance and process improvements within a fast-growing cybersecurity leader.

You will work with UK finance to ensure accurate reporting and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting frameworks.
• Experience conducting process reviews, self-assessments, or control testing.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Assist in preparing annual consolidated financial statements and statutory disclosures.
• Support production of statutory accounts for the group and subsidiaries.
• Maintain up-to-date internal documentation (policies, procedures, controls, authorisation matrices, etc.).
• Contribute to design and implementation of new processes and scalable controls.
• Collaborate with UK finance team to enable cross-functional working.

Skills

Technical accounting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Darktrace Ltd is seeking a technically strong Reporting Accountant for a 12-month FTC to strengthen statutory reporting, internal controls, and financial processes as we scale.

This hybrid role requires 2 days per week in Cambridge or London and offers the chance to influence governance and process improvements within a fast-growing cybersecurity leader.

You will work with UK finance to ensure accurate reporting and robust controls.