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I am seeking a Qualified Financial Accountant to join my client's finance team on an urgent interim basis to support year-end and audit. This role sits within the Group Finance team and will focus on group reporting, audit support, and technical accounting. Key Responsibilities • Support year-end close and external audit process, • Assist with group consolidation and reporting, • Support IFRS-based reporting and technical accounting queries, • ACA qualified (or equivalent), • Strong financial reporting and technical accounting background, • Experience supporting year-end and audit, • Comfortable working in a group finance environment, • Immediate start, • Interim role with potential to become permanent, • Hybrid working near Cambridge ...

Location: Cambridge Working Pattern: Hybrid working, 2-3 Days on-site working Engagement Route: Personal Services Company / Limited Company (IR35 status to be determined on an assignment basis) Day Rate: negotiable Who we are Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms. Joining us in CFO Solutions – Finance Placements Grant Thornton’s CFO Solutions provides strategic, transformation and execution support for CFOs, through multiple services including finance consultancy, finance placements, business process outsourcing and technical accounting advice. The Finance Placements team focuses on providing an on-demand and project-focused accounting service, deploying individuals and teams of interim finance professionals into our clients’ finance functions to help them through periods of challenge or change. Whilst on a project, you will typically work alongside the finance team of one of our clients in diverse organizations from all industry sectors ranging from larger SMEs to multi-billion corporations and listed entities. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an Interim Financial Accountant, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time within the CFO Solutions team and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments. These projects are very varied, encompassing a wide range of skills and organisations within the private sector, including accounting and audit support, finance function remediation, and supporting finance change programs. Skills we are looking for • Fully qualified member of a professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent., • Experience working within Industry, in a company with an annual turnover of a minimum of £50m+, ideally within a listed FTSE business and/or Top 20 practice within financial/statutory accounting capacity., • Experience of half and full-year-end accounts preparation, audit liaison and preparation of monthly management accounts., • Group Accounts Consolidation and Intercompany accounting., • Financial reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, or international GAAP., • Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audits. What’s in it for you Development: Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. Engagement: As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community. Doing what’s right ahead of what’s easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential. How to join You’ll first apply by sending us your CV. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please speak to the recruiter during the application process.

Global Integrated Supply Chain Finance Manager South Cambridge (hybrid) £95,000-£115,000 per annum We are currently working with a global manufacturing company based in South Cambridge, who are looking to add a dedicated professional to provide strategic finance support to their global integrated supply chain (ISC) division. This role is crucial in enabling Operations to achieve their financial targets, identify potential improvements, and leverage tools to enhance overall business performance. Day-to-day of the role: * Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: • Serve as the primary financial support for the Senior Vice President (SVP) of ISC on all global operational finance matters., • Collaborate with Business Unit (BU) Finance Vice Presidents and Site Controllers to align with ISC finance objectives and deliver results., • Act as a multi-functional influencer across global sites, fostering strong partnerships and strategic alignments. Financial Analysis and Reporting: • Provide financial advice to the SVP and Vice President (VP) of ISC and their teams based on the analysis of key operational metrics, both quantitative and qualitative., • Proactively address significant financial operational issues, offering ad-hoc analysis and collaborating with operational teams to devise and implement solutions., • Develop and maintain finance tools and metrics to assess site operational performance across various financial processes (Actuals, LE, Plan, STRAP)., • Generate and provide timely reports for ISC teams, reviewing departmental spend (actuals and forecast) with clear explanations of variances and corrective actions. Process Improvement: • Identify and implement best practices for operational improvements to enhance financial processes and reporting., • Promote operational excellence, including continuous improvement and standardization of processes across the operations group., • Assist VP ISC teams by collaborating with sites and IT to support and develop software implementations aimed at optimizing financial operations., • Work with site operations leaders and the global supply chain team to optimize inventory levels at plants., • Professionally qualified Accountant with experience at Financial Controller (or beyond) level., • SOX reporting experience., • Proven experience in strategic finance within a global organisation, preferably in manufacturing or a related field., • Strong ability to engage and collaborate with high-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams., • Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting., • Experience in process improvement and implementing best practices in financial operations., • Proficient in financial software and tools relevant to the role., • Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous bonus and pension., • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global company., • Dynamic and challenging work environment.

The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail, basic analytical skills, and familiarity with cash flow and treasury operations. A dynamic hospitality firm in Cambridge is seeking a Group Accountant to support their financial operations during rapid growth.

Corporate Tax Accountant (Very Flexible Working) – Associate Director working with the best in-house tax talent. This hands-on role focuses on corporate tax compliance, tax reporting/accounting, R&D tax, and project work, while acting as a business partner across the group. Corporate tax complianc

Finance Manager Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Salary: £60,000 + benefits Type: Permanent The opportunity This is a chance to step into a high-impact Finance Manager role within a fast-growing, international financial services and fintech environment. You will play a central role in integrating the finances of a newly acquired business, ensuring continuity, strong governance, and alignment with wider group processes. Alongside this integration work, you will take ownership of core financial operations, deliver clear and accurate reporting, and partner with senior stakeholders to support sound commercial decision-making. The role suits a confident, hands-on finance professional who combines technical strength with a practical, improvement-focused mindset. If you are looking for visibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape processes in a scaling business, this role offers genuine scope for progression and influence. What you’ll be doing Lead the financial onboarding and integration of a newly acquired entity Maintain robust accounting systems, controls, and compliance procedures across transactions, cash, banking, payroll, suppliers, and client funds Prepare monthly management accounts with meaningful commentary and performance insights Produce statutory accounts and coordinate audits, including oversight of overseas entities Support budgeting, forecasting, operating plans, and variance analysis Monitor performance against plan and challenge assumptions where required Manage cash flow planning and day-to-day treasury activities Oversee accurate data entry and integrity within finance systems Ensure timely tax filings and regulatory reporting Deliver clear KPI reporting for both finance and non-finance stakeholders Drive continuous improvement in financial controls, documentation, and team capability Contribute to wider finance projects and operational initiatives as the business evolvesWhat you’ll bring Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Around 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience within financial services, ideally payments, banking, or fintech Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Sage A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing deadlines Confident communication skills and the credibility to partner across functions A detail-focused, hands-on style with a natural drive to improve processesDesirable experience Exposure to cryptocurrency or digital asset environments Understanding of European regulatory frameworks, payment regulation, or card scheme rules Knowledge of e-money or payments product structures Familiarity with CRM tools or operational business systems Ability to engage with technical concepts such as integrations or APIsWhy apply You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation operating at the intersection of financial services and technology. The culture is ambitious but pragmatic, with a strong emphasis on ownership, innovation, and continuous learning. In return, you can expect: Competitive salary and performance-related bonus Pension scheme Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan Life assurance and income protection 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with additional entitlement linked to service Hybrid working and a supportive, high-trust environmentThis is a rare opportunity to step into a visible finance leadership role within a scaling business where your input will genuinely shape how things are done

Our client is looking for a Capital Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join their team on a 4 month contract Our Client has a requirement for a Capital Accountant, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Cambourne . Job Role Responsibilities: Experience of local authority accounting. Preparation of Notes to the Accounts and audit working Papers. Ability to train others within the team.Good Communication skills via written and verbal. Experience and knowledge of all matters relating to Acquisitions, disposals, enhancement of fixed assets. Processing necessary journals for depreciation, acquisition and disposal of fixed assets and calculate the gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets. Ensure that capitalised expenditure is accounted for correctly as mandated by the Code of Practice. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Working knowledge and experience of using the CIPFA Asset Management System. Dealing with external auditors and valuers. Assisting with the annual closure of all capital activities at year end in line with the corporate closing timetable and preparation of closing guidance for capital accounting Previous experience with Technology one would be useful.Lease accounting using the CIPFA code of practices, recognizing of finance lease and operating lease. (IFRS 16) Ability to work from office when required Benefits: Competetive rate Hybrid working Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Capital Accountant looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is looking for a Capital Accountant / Finance Business Partner to join their team on a 4 month contract Our Client has a requirement for a Capital Accountant, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Cambourne . Job Role Responsibilities: Experience of local authority accounting. Preparation of Notes to the Accounts and audit working Papers. Ability to train others within the team.Good Communication skills via written and verbal. Experience and knowledge of all matters relating to Acquisitions, disposals, enhancement of fixed assets. Processing necessary journals for depreciation, acquisition and disposal of fixed assets and calculate the gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets. Ensure that capitalised expenditure is accounted for correctly as mandated by the Code of Practice. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Working knowledge and experience of using the CIPFA Asset Management System. Dealing with external auditors and valuers. Assisting with the annual closure of all capital activities at year end in line with the corporate closing timetable and preparation of closing guidance for capital accounting Previous experience with Technology one would be useful.Lease accounting using the CIPFA code of practices, recognizing of finance lease and operating lease. (IFRS 16) Ability to work from office when required Benefits: Competetive rate Hybrid working Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Capital Accountant looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included

Tax Specialist We are currently looking for a Tax Specialist to join the Finance team at Cambridge Education Group. This role plays a key role within the Group Tax function, supporting the Group Tax Manager across transfer pricing, auditing, tax compliance, tax accounting, advisory work, and internal governance. The role provides hands on involvement in the preparation of tax filings, maintenance of transfer pricing documentation, support for tax audits, and contribution to global tax processes and initiatives. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical capability, excellent attention to detail, a developing understanding of international tax and transfer pricing principles. Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible. Key Responsibilities Transfer pricing * Prepare, review and maintain transfer pricing documentation * Prepare audit ready tax documentation to a high standard. * Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual direct and indirect tax filings (Corporation Tax, VAT/GST, PSA), ensuring accurate, timely submissions with robust supporting documentation. * Support year-end current and deferred tax calculations and tax disclosures under IFRS and UK GAAP Person Specification * Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CTA or equivalent). * At least 2years’ tax experience in industry or professional services (Big 4/Top 10 desirable). * Strong experience in corporate tax compliance and tax accounting. * Exposure to international tax or transfer pricing advantageous (training provided). Skills & Attributes * Solid grounding in corporate tax with an interest in developing transfer pricing expertise. * Highly analytical with strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. * Able to manage multiple deadlines and work independently. * Clear, confident written and verbal communicator. * Proficient in Excel; experience with tax or TP tools beneficial. * Commercially aware with a pragmatic problem‑solving approach. Employee Values * At Cambridge Education Group we believe that in living our values every single day we Achieve More for everyone around us, and in so doing makes it a great place to work. * Expert – Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More. * Authentic – Our actions are taken, and decisions made, in line with our vision and mission; we trust each individual to do the right thing and deliver what they say they will through genuine, open and honest dialogue. We bring our whole selves to work, maximising our diversity to Achieve More. * Innovative – We continually improve all aspects of what we do, being solution-focused to affect change on our path to Achieve More. All colleagues share their ideas, big and small, and are flexible to new practices, approaches and ways of working. * Whether you work in one of our OnCampus centres, Digital, iheed or Campus Services divisions, supporting one of our many partner universities or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues. CEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo background checks in the required countries. Where roles have direct contact with children, including all OnCampus centre based roles, this will include; ID, qualification and reference checks, criminal record checks including an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) in line with safeguarding requirements and our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy (including Children Protection). Any offer of employment is subject to all checks being satisfactory. The Company also expects all colleagues to share the Company’s commitment to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. Tax Specialist application closing date - 31/03/2026