Assistant Financial Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant Location: Cambridge Area (Hybrid working) We're recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join an employer of choice based in the Cambridge area. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a variety of financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounts preparation. Key Responsibilities: * Support the month-end close process, preparing journals for corporate and holding companies, managing intercompany reconciliations, and tracking progress across teams. * Contribute to consolidation by raising journals and adjustments, ensuring the accuracy of group balance sheet and income statement movements. * Prepare financial schedules for internal and external reporting, including reporting to the parent company. * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for corporate entities. * Provide detailed and timely information to external auditors for both group and overseas audits. * Assist with preparing financial statements under FRS 102 using relevant software. * Contribute to the preparation of the group's annual report, ensuring compliance with IFRS. * Adhere to SOX control requirements, ensuring all relevant processes are followed. * Support ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed. Candidate Requirements: * Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). * Experience in auditing is preferred. * Strong Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn finance systems. * Excellent technical accounting abilities. * Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining excellent financial controls. * Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration