Assistant Accountant - Maternity Cover
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- England,East of England,Cambridgeshire
- Full Time, Temporary
- £16 - £19 per hour
Job Description:
Assistant Accountant (12-Month Temporary Contract)
Location: Cambridge (hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office)
Rate: £15-£18 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Start: Mid-May
The Opportunity
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organisation in the not-for-profit sector to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month temporary contract. This role sits within a complex, international environment and will suit a finance professional with experience in reporting, project accounting, and working across multiple stakeholders.
You will play a key role in supporting financial reporting requirements across the organisation, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with sector-specific regulations and donor expectations.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
*Assist with bi-monthly council reporting and stakeholder reporting requirements
*Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and audit processes
*Work within a multi-currency environment, supporting international project accounting activities
*Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project spend, including timesheets and overhead allocations
*Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple projects and funding streams
*Support reporting requirements for key stakeholders including trustees, donors, and regulatory bodies
*Maintain data integrity across financial systems and support continuous improvement initiatives
About You
*Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within not-for-profit, charity, or project-based environments
*Experience with multi-currency accounting and/or international organisations (highly desirable)
*Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation)
*Understanding of management reporting and statutory reporting processes
*Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
*Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines
*Confident communicator with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Location: Cambridge (hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office)
Rate: £15-£18 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Start: Mid-May
The Opportunity
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organisation in the not-for-profit sector to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month temporary contract. This role sits within a complex, international environment and will suit a finance professional with experience in reporting, project accounting, and working across multiple stakeholders.
You will play a key role in supporting financial reporting requirements across the organisation, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with sector-specific regulations and donor expectations.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
*Assist with bi-monthly council reporting and stakeholder reporting requirements
*Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and audit processes
*Work within a multi-currency environment, supporting international project accounting activities
*Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project spend, including timesheets and overhead allocations
*Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple projects and funding streams
*Support reporting requirements for key stakeholders including trustees, donors, and regulatory bodies
*Maintain data integrity across financial systems and support continuous improvement initiatives
About You
*Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within not-for-profit, charity, or project-based environments
*Experience with multi-currency accounting and/or international organisations (highly desirable)
*Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation)
*Understanding of management reporting and statutory reporting processes
*Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
*Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines
*Confident communicator with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
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