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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

Description Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Nuclera’s mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research. Our eProtein Discovery™ benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs. Nuclera is seeking a strategic, hands-on Product Manager - Antibody Applications to own the antibody applications roadmap on our eProtein Discovery system. This high-impact role will drive adoption among antibody discovery and reagent developers by translating market needs into differentiated product strategy, offerings, and go-to-market plans. Serving as the antibody domain expert within the product organization, you will partner closely with R&D, commercial, and customer‑facing teams to accelerate growth in this core application area. You will own end‑to‑end success for the antibody applications segment, including roadmap definition, commercial performance, and lifecycle strategy. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned antibody scientist with proven commercial experience—deeply familiar with the pain points, challenges, and opportunities in antibody discovery workflows. They will be skilled at translating deep domain knowledge and voice-of-customer insights into compelling product strategies that drive adoption and success of Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery System. This role requires approximately 20% travel, including domestic and international trips, to attend customer meetings, industry events, and visits to Nuclera offices as needed. About the role Product Strategy & Roadmap • Define and drive the antibody application strategy, identifying key workflows and unmet customer needs, • Develop and defend business cases for investments supported by market analysis, competitive positioning, and ROI modeling., • Develop a sequenced roadmap to guide productization of antibody-relevant workflows, • Champion market-fit, pricing models, and routes to scale adoption Go-to-Market & Commercialization • Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to launch and scale antibody-focused solutions, • Support market messaging, product positioning, and customer segmentation, • Lead rigorous, ongoing market research and VOC programs (surveys, in-depth interviews, advisory boards) to surface unmet needs in protein science. Translate these insights into prioritized feature investments and clear business cases that inform the product roadmap., • Spend significant time in the field with customers to understand pain points and validate fit, • Distill voice-of-customer insights into clear product needs and roadmap clarity, • Track competitive landscape to ensure differentiation and sharpen value proposition Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management: • Serve as the senior liaison between external stakeholders (customers, KOLs, sales, marketing) and internal teams (R&D, operations, quality, finance)., • Champion product requirements, secure executive buy-in, and ensure transparent communication on priorities, timelines, and metrics., • Support onboarding, training, and internal enablement for antibody use cases, • Contribute to strategic planning and resource prioritization for antibody and adjacent applications Cultivate Strategic Partnerships with Thought Leaders: • Build and steer high-impact relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic and industry collaborators, and channel partners—co-developing new applications and pioneering use cases that expand and differentiate our eProtein Discovery platform Requirements • 5-10+ years of experience in product strategy or product management with increasing scope and responsibility, • Advanced degree (PhD, MS) in related field required and/or or application development in the antibody discovery or life sciences tools space, • Extensive knowledge of recombinant antibodies and downstream uses, • Proven track record building roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and launching successful solutions, • Significant experience with customer engagement, market validation, and commercial translation, • Ability to think both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, startup environment UK Benefits What we offer: In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including: • Company bonus scheme of 5%, • Life insurance, • Private medical insurance and cash plan, • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Enhanced employer's pension contributions, • Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave, • Investment in professional development and learning, • Access to amenities on Vision Park and in Histon, • Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office, • Organised team events

Manager - Accounting Advisory Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of FTSE 100, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Managers lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing and developing and managing client relationships. Take ownership of your career at CFGI: · Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects. · Make a true business impact with your clients. · Own projects from start to finish. · Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role. · Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm. · Enjoy a flexibility working environment - office/remote/client site (engagement specific). · Create your own path. · Enjoy what you do! What you might expect: · Integration with client’s senior management to solve complex accounting issues and for preparation of proposed resolutions. · Review work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s). · Review consultants’ deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. · Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations. · Lead and mentor consultants, acting as a role model and providing creative solutions that enhance the consultant’s overall experience. · Participate in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts. Who you are: · An undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting. · Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance. · Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams. · Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. · Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients. · Highly organized and focused and demonstrates ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction. · Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. · Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. · High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Consultant – Accounting Advisory Our consultants work as part of a team with other CFGI professionals, Big 4 auditors, and client management on all facets of engagements, including analyzing financial information, interviewing client management, identifying key issues, report writing, participating in meetings, and developing a strong relationship with client management. Take ownership of your career at CFGI: · Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects. · Make a true business impact with your clients. · Own projects from start to finish. · Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role. · Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm. · Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific). · Create your own path. · Enjoy what you do! What you might expect: · Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s). · Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries. · Integration with client’s internal staff as a subject matter expert when it comes to operational senior accounting tasks or overall financial team support. · Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements. · Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations. · Process improvement projects and implementation of changes. Who you are: · An undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting. · Two to five years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance. · Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams. · Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. · Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities. · Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable. · High energy with commitment to quality client service. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Are you looking for your next step as a Family Paralagel? Increase in salary, better working environment and progression? My client is looking for an experienced Family Paralegal to join their team. This firm is a beliver in their staff and are known to progressing their paralegals onto training contracts if this is the path they are looking for. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years experience in Family Law, covering areas such as Matrimonial Law, Finance, Child Law etc. Duties will include but not limited to - • Communication and interaction with clients, • Legal research, investigation and writing, • preperation of petitions and other important documents, • Preparing court documents and drafting motions

In addition, the role holder will also contribute to finance tasks such as updating the finance system, coding expense claims and amending payroll coding. Research Grants and Finance Coordinator x2. Research Grants and Finance Coordinator x2.

A leading research-led organisation is seeking an Accounts Manager to join its finance team on a fixed-term basis until September 2026. Candidates should have a finance degree or equivalent, proven experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.

A leading research-led organisation within the higher education and life sciences sector is seeking an Accounts Manager to join its finance team on a fixed-term basis until September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, complex environment supporting high-value research activity with global impact. Reporting to a senior finance lead, you will provide comprehensive accounts management support across general ledger and research grant activity. The role combines hands-on financial processing with advisory responsibilities and people management. Key responsibilities include: Managing day-to-day accounting queries and supporting month-end and year-end processes Monitoring and reconciling general ledger accounts and supporting budget holders Identifying and explaining variances, risks, and forecast overspends Translating financial information for non-financial stakeholders Liaising with senior academics and project leads on budgets, forecasts, and grant pipelines Supporting research grant applications, including costings and compliance with funder terms Assisting with debt collection and resolving financial queries promptly Identifying and implementing process improvements Line managing 2–3 staff members and deputising for the Finance Manager when required The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional who is confident operating in a busy, deadline-driven environment and comfortable working with complex funding streams. Essential requirements: Degree-level qualification or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in an accounts or finance environment Strong Excel and general IT skills Experience working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance colleagues Desirable experience: Line management experience Background in the public sector, higher education, or non-profit organisations Experience with research grant administration, including pre- and post-award support Familiarity with large or complex finance systems What's on Offer Competitive salary and generous pension Hybrid working model 33 days + Bank Holidays (Pro-rata) Supportive, inclusive working culture Opportunity to work in a highly respected research environment This role would suit someone looking to deepen their experience in research finance while taking on leadership responsibility within a collaborative team. For more information, please contact Kul Mahal on 07885 688293 or email . Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd February with interviews taking place shortly after. INDFIN TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading research-led organisation within the higher education and life sciences sector is seeking an Accounts Manager to join its finance team on a fixed-term basis until September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, complex environment supporting high-value research activity with global impact. Reporting to a senior finance lead, you will provide comprehensive accounts management support across general ledger and research grant activity. The role combines hands-on financial processing with advisory responsibilities and people management. Key responsibilities include: Managing day-to-day accounting queries and supporting month-end and year-end processes Monitoring and reconciling general ledger accounts and supporting budget holders Identifying and explaining variances, risks, and forecast overspends Translating financial information for non-financial stakeholders Liaising with senior academics and project leads on budgets, forecasts, and grant pipelines Supporting research grant applications, including costings and compliance with funder terms Assisting with debt collection and resolving financial queries promptly Identifying and implementing process improvements Line managing 2–3 staff members and deputising for the Finance Manager when required The successful candidate will be an experienced finance professional who is confident operating in a busy, deadline-driven environment and comfortable working with complex funding streams. Essential requirements: Degree-level qualification or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in an accounts or finance environment Strong Excel and general IT skills Experience working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance colleagues Desirable experience: Line management experience Background in the public sector, higher education, or non-profit organisations Experience with research grant administration, including pre- and post-award support Familiarity with large or complex finance systems What’s on Offer Competitive salary and generous pension Hybrid working model 33 days + Bank Holidays (Pro-rata) Supportive, inclusive working culture Opportunity to work in a highly respected research environment This role would suit someone looking to deepen their experience in research finance while taking on leadership responsibility within a collaborative team. For more information, please contact Kul Mahal on (phone number removed) or email . Closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd February with interviews taking place shortly after. INDFIN

A leading quantitative finance firm in London seeks an Engineer for its Low Latency Engineering Group.

A leading FMCG trading company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Executive.

If it looks like youll be a fit for the research based on your application, a member of the team will be in touch to go through a couple of questions and see if we can get you booked in to take part. Do you oversee or use Accounting, Finance or HR technology and systems in your role?. We're lookin

Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to internal Group Finance and relevant authority. Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Finance / Accounting or equivalent with. Minimum of 3 years' experience within the role of finance generalist and administration.

Finance Business Partner - Corporate Costs. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join our team. The Finance Business Partner supporting Product and Tech and Corporate costs will lead cost control and capital expenditure planning across the business.

A dynamic industrial solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance & Admin Manager to manage end-to-end accounting and administration activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in acc

A leading investment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Credit Research Analyst to focus on leverage finance investments. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in credit research and analysis, a strong understanding of the syndicated loan and bond markets, and profic

Senior Finance Consultant: Corporate Strategy & Research (Remote Advisory). We are seeking Director, VP, and C-Level Finance Professionals to join our expert B2B and AI research network. Executive consulting: Answer nuanced questions regarding corporate finance, risk, and strategy based on provided

A financial services provider in Greater London is offering an internship as a Financial Service Consultant.The program provides a monthly allowance of $1,100 and emphasizes acquiring industry knowledge along with professional certifications.Responsibilities include gaining insights into the life in

A prestigious UK university is looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting & Finance. Successful candidates will have a PhD, a strong commitment to research, and teaching experience. Responsibilities include contributing to curriculum development and engaging in high-quality research.

You will join a collaborative Executive Team and lead talented finance professionals dedicated to supporting cutting‑edge research and organisational excellence. As Finance Director, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Team, the Board, and key external stakeholders. You will lead

A quantitative finance research firm in London is looking for a Natural Language Processing Researcher to analyze large text corpora using state-of-the-art NLP techniques. You will collaborate with industry experts to apply NLP concepts to real-world financial data, driving innovative research withi

A leading fintech research firm is seeking a Natural Language Processing (NLP) Researcher to join its growing team. The ideal candidate has strong NLP and machine learning knowledge, proven research abilities, and excellent programming skills in Python.

We are looking for a Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable) to be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate billing, invoicing, and payment collection while maintaining precise records of all incoming funds.

A financial technology company based in London seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to drive effective project delivery.The candidate will work closely with diverse teams, applying Agile methodologies and ensuring clear communication of project goals.Responsibilities include tailoring deli

A leading research organization in Greater London is seeking a Project Controller to join their finance team.

A leading quantitative finance firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to enhance project delivery and collaboration across teams.

A governmental financial agency is seeking analysts for its Operational Research & Analysis branch.

The role involves designing high-quality code, supporting trading platforms, and collaborating with quantitative researchers.

Providing a strong integration between Finance, Corporate Services, and the rest of the Charity, you will assist in driving change across the organisation, ensuring that Finance is always at the forefront of any decision making. Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity.

A research organization in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee finance and procurement services. This position offers the chance to contribute to world-class scientific research.

A leading specialist research organisation in Hertfordshire is looking for a strategic Finance Director to influence their financial strategy. Candidates should have proven experience as a senior finance leader, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of panel management experience, supporting qualitative and quantitative research projects.

A prestigious academic institution in Cambridge is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial management of multi-million-pound research budgets.

A leading research firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to oversee cost management and CAPEX planning.

The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively to tackle engineering challenges, designing systems that support high-impact research initiatives. A premier quantitative research firm in Greater London is seeking an exceptional Machine Learning Engineer to join their ML and HPC

A leading financial consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Content Creator to help produce engaging financial planning content.This role includes training with industry certifications and flexible working hours, allowing candidates to understand the financial landscape better.Strong content

At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst‑driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. Within Leveraged Finance, th

A leading quantitative research firm is offering a 10-week summer internship in Natural Language Processing at their new Central London office. Interns will work on innovative NLP research projects under mentorship, gaining insights from senior staff. Ideal candidates have a post-graduate degree or

This is a finance administration role providing support for departments in the management of their research grants. The Cambridge Research Office is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the Research Office on a temporary contract. Our team is responsible for providing expert ad

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, preferably in the finance sector, along with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

A major UK charity is seeking a Finance and Operations Business Partner to provide financial insight and support to drive strategy. Key qualifications include an accounting qualification, advanced Excel skills, and proven finance experience.

Within Leveraged Finance, the credit estimate function produces an abbreviated credit analysis (such as Credit Estimates, Private Credit Analysis and Mid-Market Evaluations) as an input to support the analysis of Structured Credit (CLOs), project finance or as stand‑alone credit ratings work. A Ba

A leading financial consultancy is seeking a Financial and Investment Analyst to engage in detailed financial analysis and investment research.

Reporting to the Research Finance Manager, this is a key role within central finance and works closely with academic departments to oversee the financial management of the University's research portfolio. In addition, be responsible for high profile research project reporting and developing systems

Operations and Finance Analyst – Market Research / Survey App – £50k-£70k. The Operations & Finance Analyst role supports both client-facing and internal operational and analytical activities, combining elements of client servicing, operations, and finance, offering exposure to multiple parts

A prominent research institute is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and governance at a pivotal time. The ideal candidate will drive operational effectiveness, influence decision-making, and support world-class research.

A financial services company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled analyst to evaluate financial research reports and ensure data integrity.

The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Working with the smartest minds globally and acro