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Assistant Accountant

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £14 - £16 per hour per hour
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted 6 days ago

  • Sector: Accountancy & Finance Recruitment
  • Contact: Jenni Brown
  • Contact Email: jbrown@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Duration: 2 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 23 May 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH53842_1745426132

Assistant Accountant (Temporary Cover - Cambridge)

I'm seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to provide temporary cover for my client in Cambridge to cover a period of long-term sickness absence.

This is a full-time position with hybrid working available (3 days in office/2 days WFH).
The role is expected to last a minimum of 2 months, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and manage the finance inbox
  • Code and process invoices
  • Prepare and post various journals (including identifying items to be journalled)
  • Raise Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices
  • Update project spend reports
  • Prepare management accounts reports and other financial reports

Key requirements

  • Experience working with Oracle
  • Strong understanding of journals, including debits and credits
  • Background in processing and transactional finance work, beyond just AP/AR
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • A team player with a flexible approach, happy to support wherever needed


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team.

Start date: ASAP

If you're available immediately and meet the above criteria, I'd love to hear from you!