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Tax Manager£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus and BenefitsCambridge (Hybrid 2 days in the office)Our Client, a highly successful and growing international organisation, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their finance team in a hybrid role based in Cambridge.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded tax professional to take ownership of a broad and varied tax function, combining compliance, advisory, and project-based work within a dynamic business environment.Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of tax across the organisation, ensuring compliance while also driving process improvements and supporting strategic initiatives.Key responsibilities will include:- Managing corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including UK and international filings- Overseeing VAT, global sales tax, and withholding tax processes- Supporting tax reporting, provisions, and disclosures in line with IFRS- Leading tax-related projects and working closely with external advisors- Monitoring changes in tax legislation and assessing business impact- Managing transfer pricing policies and documentation- Acting as a key business partner across finance and wider teams- Supporting audits, investigations, and queries from tax authoritiesAbout You- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent)- Strong experience in a Tax Manager or similar role- Broad knowledge of corporate tax, VAT/GST, and international tax principles- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Commercially aware, with the ability to assess financial and tax implications- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvementWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working (Cambridge-based, 2 days in office)Opportunity to lead and shape tax processes within a growing businessExposure to a wide range of tax areas and strategic projectsCollaborative and forward-thinking working environmentIf you are a driven Tax professional looking for a broad and impactful role within a progressive organisation, this could be a great next step in your career. AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Management AccountantCambridge (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)6-Month Contract£36–£38 per hour Morson Talent are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team in Cambridge. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making, working closely with the Financial Controller and operational teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead month-end close including stock, GRNI, accruals, depreciation, and FX revaluations, • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and post journals in line with controls, • Oversee Purchase and Sales Ledger activities, • Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, cash flow, and variance analysis, • Produce reporting packs for senior stakeholders, • Monitor weekly cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Manage VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations, • Process payroll journals and support audits, • Support ERP improvements and maintain strong financial controlsAbout You, • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent, • Strong experience in month-end, reconciliations, and reporting, • Knowledge of VAT, payroll accounting, and financial controls, • Advanced Excel and ERP system experience

Management Accountant Cambridge (office based) £50,000-£60,000 per annum We’re looking for a driven Management Accountant to join our client’s Finance team and play a key role in delivering outstanding financial management, analysis, and support across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will be central to the management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance processes—ensuring high-quality information that enables confident decision making across the College. As Management Accountant, you will: • Build strong, collaborative relationships with departments, Heads of Department and Senior College Officers, acting as a trusted financial partner., • Deliver clear, accessible financial insights that support operational and strategic decisions., • Produce monthly income and expenditure reports with narrative analysis, highlighting variances and areas of concern., • Review month-end tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, cost centre reports, funds and donations accounting, and major project reporting., • Oversee cash management and cashflow reporting, recommending corrective action where needed., • Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and adapted to meet internal requirements., • Lead the annual budgeting cycle, ensuring robust cost management and alignment with strategic objectives., • Own periodic reforecasting an...

As Project Accountant, you will work closely with both finance, operational and project teams to ensure robust financial control and accurate reporting across multiple projects. Partner with project managers to understand project lifecycles and to ensure accurate cost allocation and effective cost c

Project Accountant Locations: Cambridge (hybrid) Pay Rate: £375-£400/day Umbrella Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Contract Morson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for a Project Accountant. This role is key in supporting Marshall Land Systems under its new private equity ownership, providing accurate financial oversight, project accounting, and commercial insight across complex, long-term projects. Purpose & Responsibilities As Project Accountant, you will ensure financial accuracy, strengthen governance, and provide commercial insight in a private equity-backed environment. You will: Manage revenue recognition in line with IFRS 15 across projects. Prepare project-based financial reports and cash flow forecasts. Support the finance team with private equity-aligned accounting processes and reporting requirements. Monitor project budgets, costs, and margins, ensuring robust financial governance. Assist with internal and external audits. Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions and commercial planning. Liaise with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and control. Identify and mitigate financial risks across long-term projects. Requirements CIMA or ACCA qualified, or QBE Proven experience in long-term project accounting, within private equity-backed firms. Experience in industries such as defence, engineering, engineering manufacturi...

Marshall Land Systems are currently looking to recruit a Management Accountant to bolster their team. The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support decision-making across the business. This includes month-end close, management reporting, project accounting, VAT compliance, cash flow, and balance sheet control. Working closely with the Financial Controller and operational teams, the role ensures the integrity of financial data, supports forecasting and planning, and drives continuous improvement in reporting and control processes. The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Healthcare cash plan for you and your children Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver month-end close activities, including stock, GRNI, accruals, depreciation, FX revaluations, and period opening/closing in IFS Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to audit standard Validate and post journals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls Oversee Purchase and Sales ledger activities and month-end ledger closures Prepare monthly management accounts and narratives describing P&L performance, cash movements, order intake, overhead variances, and working capital movements Produce and distribute management account packs to Senior Leadership teams Undertake variance analysis to identify over/under spends against budget or forecast Prepare and monitor weekly cash flow reporting and provide narrative on movements Support business planning, including IBP (Integrated Business Planning), quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and five-year plans Prepare UK VAT returns and annual insurance returns, ensuring accurate journals and approvals Reconcile and report intercompany transactions and support the monthly intercompany Process monthly payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related control accounts Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing information and supporting audit Support implementation of new ERP systems and financial process improvements Maintain strong financial controls, monitor unapproved timesheets, credit card discrepancies, and system accuracy PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Significant experience in management accounting, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or project-led environment Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, and management reporting Knowledge of payroll accounting, VAT returns, and financial controls Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting (desirable) Exposure to ERP systems (IFS desirable) and advanced Excel reporting Assist Head of Finance and Financial Controller on ad hoc projects TECHNICAL SKILLS/EDUCATION Essential: Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent practical experience Strong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience Payroll accounting and credit card administration knowledge VAT return preparation and submission experience Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience (IFS desirable) High accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail Desirable: Experience in engineering/manufacturing/project-led sectors Exposure to multi-entity and intercompany accounting ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEEDS Hybrid role 70% onsite in Cambridge Successful candidates will need to complete a BPSS check

Tax Manager £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus and Benefits Cambridge (Hybrid 2 days in the office) Our Client, a highly successful and growing international organisation, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their finance team in a hybrid role based in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded tax professional to take ownership of a broad and varied tax function, combining compliance, advisory, and project-based work within a dynamic business environment. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of tax across the organisation, ensuring compliance while also driving process improvements and supporting strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities will include: • Managing corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including UK and international filings - Overseeing VAT, global sales tax, and withholding tax processes - Supporting tax reporting, provisions, and disclosures in line with IFRS - Leading tax-related projects and working closely with external advisors - Monitoring changes in tax legislation and assessing business impact - Managing transfer pricing policies and documentation - Acting as a key business partner across finance and wider teams - Supporting audits, investigations, and queries from tax authorities About You • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent) - Strong experience in a Tax Manager or similar role - Broad knowledge of corporate tax, VAT/GST, and international tax principles - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Commercially aware, with the ability to assess financial and tax implications - Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience - Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines - A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (Cambridge-based, 2 days in office) Opportunity to lead and shape tax processes within a growing business Exposure to a wide range of tax areas and strategic projects Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment If you are a driven Tax professional looking for a broad and impactful role within a progressive organisation, this could be a great next step in your career. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Support project teams across the full project life-cycle, including initial set-up, forecasting, trading, reporting, analysis and project closure. Experience in Project Finance, supporting financial planning, performance monitoring, and reporting for complex projects (Beneficial). It provides a coll

Our client, is currently seeking a Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Team based in Portland, Dorset. Support project managers with commercial and financial decisions. Experience in project accounting, ideally within long-term, high-value programmes.

Key Relationships: Finance leadership and core Finance team (GL, AP/AR, reporting) Service Charge Accountants (in-situ SME + project FTC resource) Director of Operations, Business Analysts, IT Project Manager (internal support stakeholders) External System and Change Management partners (Avanade

Project AccountantLocation: Hybrid Portland, Dorset (Osprey Quay)Design systems that are built, tested, and deployed in some of the worlds most demanding environments.

Provide hypercare for service charge processes, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and controls are maintainedKey Relationships: Service Charge Accountant (in-situ SME) Finance leadership and core Finance team (GL, AP/AR, reporting) Commercial Property Management and Residential Property Manage

Project Accountant - Finance Transformation (Oracle ERP/EPM). Arthur Financial have partnered with a London Market insurer, who are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support the delivery of a finance modernisation programme involving Oracle ERP/EPM. The programme is currently mid-implemen

Financial/Project Accountant - Fixed Term Contract (24 months). We are seeking a highly skilled insurance accountant to work within the LSL finance team supporting Syndicate accounting, reporting and projects. Qualified accountant with 3+ years insurance experience (either in a line role or Audit).

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Bristol. In this role, you will support the day-to-day finance function, manage project billing, and prepare financial reports.

A private equity-backed engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking a Project Accountant for an interim role. You will oversee revenue recognition across projects, support private equity reporting, and track budgets.

Financial/Project Accountant - Fixed Term Contract (24 months). We are seeking a highly skilled insurance accountant to work within the LSL finance team supporting Syndicate accounting, reporting and projects. Assist LSL Financial Controller with finance projects.

A global healthcare consulting group is seeking an interim Project Finance Accountant to join their Finance team in London for a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will perform invoicing, assist with project reconciliations, and maintain the accounting system. Ideal candidates have a deg

Are you a qualified accountant who thrives in change environments?. Support ERP system improvements and optimisation projects. Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).

An international finance team is seeking an experienced Project Accountant for a 5-month fixed-term contract. Located in West London, this hybrid role requires a Qualified Accountant to lead project accounting across a US-led business, ensuring the oversight of accounting deliverables and process im

Line manage the Project Accountant, Assistant Project Accountant, and Accounts Assistant. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Accountant/Finance Manager to act as the key link between Finance and operational project teams within a fast paced, technology and engineering led environment. Report

We are seeking a highly skilled insurance accountant to work within the LSL finance team supporting Syndicate accounting, reporting and projects. We are seeking a highly skilled insurance accountant to work within the LSL finance team supporting Syndicate accounting, reporting and projects. Assist L

Line manage the Project Accountant, Assistant Project Accountant, and Accounts Assistant. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Accountant/Finance Manager to act as the key link between Finance and operational project teams within a fast paced, technology and engineering led environment. Report

You will perform client invoicing, assist with project reconciliations, ensure the accounting system is updated and maintained with project budget uploads, and release and check new projects. We're looking for an interim Project Finance Accountant to join our Finance team in London for a Fixed Term

As Project Accountant, you will work closely with finance, operational and project teams to ensure robust financial control and accurate reporting across multiple projects. I am pleased to be partnering with a private equity-backed engineering and manufacturing business to hire a team of Interim Pro

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Accountant to support a finance transformation program in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a large-scale finance modernization project already in progress, offering a hybrid work model.

A leading service provider in enforcement and technology is seeking a Senior Project Accountant/Finance Manager. This role is pivotal in linking finance and operational teams while ensuring strong financial governance across projects. Candidates should be CCAB qualified and have a background in proj

A growing international business in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage core accounting tasks, oversee financial reporting, and support project financial oversight. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with strong international accounting experie

We're urgently looking for an experienced Project Accountant with strong project experience to join a fast-paced, international finance team on a 5-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands‑on role for a Qualified Accountant with leadership experience who can take ownership of project accounting

As Project Accountant, you will work closely with both finance, operational and project teams to ensure robust financial control and accurate reporting across multiple projects. I am pleased to be partnering with a private equity-backed engineering and manufacturing business to hire a team of Interi

A prominent real estate company in London is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to manage financial oversight for a regeneration scheme.

We are seeking a high calibre Project Accountant to join the finance team overseeing a regeneration scheme in London. Work closely with Project Directors, contractors and development teams to validate assumptions, challenge changes, and drive commercial value. Proven background in real estate develo

A global healthcare consulting firm is seeking an interim Project Finance Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in London. You will support the Finance team, handle invoicing, assist with project reconciliations, and ensure accurate budget updates.

Proactively undertake cost analysis of direct costs and project costs to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve project efficiency. Analyse inventory and segment by project ensuring accurate inventory valuation. Develop and streamline financial systems and processes for better project financ

Regulatory Project Accountant - 24 month FTC. I’m currently partnering on an exclusive mandate for a Regulatory Project Accountant to join a high-performing insurance finance team in the London market. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys a blend of BAU reporting,

Position: Accountants and Auditors Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $100–$200/hour Location: US, UK, or Canada Commitment: High numbers of hours available Role Responsibilities Design questions related to the occupation of Accountants and Auditors. Qualifications Must-Have 4+ years full-

Growing SME in the tech sector are recruiting for a hands-on Financial Controller.You’ll be joining a values‑driven tech SME that’s growing steadily and committed to using innovation responsibly.The team is collaborative, transparent, and motivated by long‑term impact rather than short‑ter

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