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Hours: Full-time, 52 Weeks, 40 hours, 8am - 4pm Monday to FridayYour new school Gretton School is a forward-thinking, inclusive autism specialist school located in Cambridge, welcoming children and young people aged 5-19 as day students and weekly boarders. With a strong reputation for excellence, Gretton offers a unique, integrated model of education, care, and therapy. The school is known for its high staff-to-student ratio, small class sizes, and a deeply supportive culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the lives of students. Your new roleAs the Finance & Admin Assistant, you will play an essential part in supporting the school's financial operations and administrative functions. This is a varied and fast-paced role where accuracy, organisation and proactive working are key. Your responsibilities will include: • Ensuring full compliance with financial regulations and school policies., • Preparing and maintaining financial reports, accounts and records within the school's accounting systems., • Processing purchase orders, invoices, payment runs and remittance advice notes., • Supporting the issuing and processing of sales invoices., • Reconciling cash card statements and residential petty cash., • Entering and maintaining financial data on the Xero accounting package., • Providing administrative support, including managing records, supporting inspections, completing statutory data returns and assisting with word-processing and ICT based tasks., • Communicating effectively with staff, visitors, parents and external professionals. What you'll need to succeed To flourish in this role, you will bring: • A recognised accounting qualification (AAT or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or experience-based equivalent., • Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office and Google Suite., • Excellent accuracy, organisational ability and a proactive approach to problem-solving., • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including a friendly telephone manner., • The ability to build strong relationships quickly and work effectively as part of a team. What you need to do now If you're passionate about creating safe, well-maintained environments and want to be part of a school that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Safeguarding recruitment statement: Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Accounts Manager (FTC) Cambridge | Up to £40k Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are pleased to be supporting a well-established, research‑driven organisation in Cambridge to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager to join its Finance function until September 2026 on a contract basis. Your new role As Accounts Manager, you'll report to the Finance Manager and your key responsibilities will include: • Managing general ledgers, • Line managing a small team, • Supporting with budgeting and forecasting, • Assisting with debt collection, • Supporting with grant applications What you'll need to succeed • AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) qualification., • Experience working within a fast-paced accounts environment., • Strong IT proficiency – including Excel., • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Previous line management experience. What you'll get in return Salary up to £40k (pro rata). FTC until September 2026. Generous Annual Leave entitlement (pro rata). Access to benefits and wellbeing scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4772335

Part Time Management Accountant - 20 hours per week Our client is passionate about transforming drug discovery through cutting-edge software and AI. Since 2009, their intuitive, scientifically rigorous platforms have helped scientists around the world make better decisions, faster—from early compound design to candidate selection. With headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and offices in Boston and San Francisco, they support a global network of top pharmaceutical companies and pioneering biotech innovators.Salary: £50,000 FTE (£26,700 for 20 hours)Hours: 20 hours (ideally split across 4 days but open to discussion)Company Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, private health and dental careLocation - Fully remote role with UK office in Cambridge This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, flexible, supportive and driven finance team. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Assistant with your primary focus being to ensure accurate bookkeeping, maintain robust financial records and support the delivery of a swift and accurate month end close. This is a hands-on role centred on maintaining high quality financial data and ensuring finance processes run smoothly and professionally. (this role does not include responsibility for management reporting, statutory reporting or regulatory compliance)Areas of responsibility but not limited to: • Maintain accurate and well organised financial records across Xero and SharePoint, • Ensure bookkeeping entries are complete, accurate and recorded in a timely manner, • Support the FC in delivering an efficient and accurate month-end close, • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies, • Review transactional data to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records, • Assist with the smooth running of all day to day finance operations and processes, • Work collaboratively with the FC and assistant to maintain strong financial controls and processes, • Ensure supporting documentation and audit trails are complete and well maintained, • Assist with gathering and providing information required during the annual audit processOur ideal applicant will have/be;, • AAT qualified (or equivalent) or QBE with proven experience in bookkeeping or management accounting roles, • Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial record keeping, • Experience supporting month-end close processes, • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, • Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently within a small finance team, • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style, • Comfortable working with Xero and ExceleSift have been appointed as the resource partner and we are managing this role on behalf of our client. To apply for this position please click on the "apply now" button below. Your CV will then be held on our central database, if for any reason you do not wish us to retain your details please contact us via .

We are recruiting for a new job opportunity with an accountancy firm based in Peterborough, who are hiring for an Audit Semi-Senior to Audit Senior / Assistant Manager. To an extent, the role can be moulded to suit the successful applicant, and salary will be dependent on experience. This firm have a strong portfolio of clients, including some larger, more complex work to expand your skill-set and offer excellent experience alongside studies. They are a sizeable firm, who still have the friendly feel and support available of an independent accountancy firm, but with the scale and size to offer good pay, strong benefits, and real career progression. Benefits Include: • 25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays), • Hybrid and flexible work options, • Buy and sell annual leave, • Life assurance, • Group staff pension scheme, • Private medical, • Cycle to work scheme, • Car scheme, • Regular development reviews and training, • Free parking, • Work on a portfolio of clients, ensuring assignments are managed and work is completed in a timely manner., • Plan and undertake audit assignments of companies and also audits and independent examination on specialist assignments such as charities and pension schemes., • Prepare financial statements for limited companies., • Support and develop trainee accountants with their assignments., • Deliver an excellent level of customer service, managing and exceeding client expectations, responding to all ad hoc queries in a timely manner., • Maintain up to date technical knowledge and attend all relevant training, conferences, and seminars., • Qualified or working towards the ACA, ACCA qualification or AAT studier / qualified, • Related experience from an accountancy firm JBRP1_UKTJ