Explore and Apply for Financial Accountant jobs in Cambridge, United Kingdom

Your new company

A well-established organisation in the retail industry is looking to bring in a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis, fully on-site in the Richmond Upon Thames office (on-site parking available). This company delivers engaging experiences through a blend of innovation and operational excellence. With a footprint across Europe, the company focusses on creating high-quality, interactive environments that appeal to a broad audience. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, it continues to evolve in a fast-paced, customer-centric market.

Your new role

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and posting month-end revenue and banking journals, working closely with site managers to validate reporting data and resolve discrepancies.

• Performing monthly reconciliations for the main cash bank account and other cash accounts, identifying and resolving any issues promptly.

• Managing a detailed electronic register of stock, coordinating with operations to record additions and disposals, posting depreciation, and reconciling the register with monthly accounts.

• Maintain detailed asset registers across their sites.

• Maintaining and reconciling various balance sheet accounts and control accounts, including posting relevant month-end journals.

• Post depreciation journals to the general ledger and reconcile the register to the monthly accounts.

• Supporting financial reporting processes.

• Handling various ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed to support the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Part-qualified accountant, ideally an active studier with the goal of becoming fully qualified.

• A solid foundation in technical accounting, including a strong grasp of debits, credits, and control accounts.

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a team and communicate confidently with non-finance colleagues in a dynamic operational environment.

• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.

• Proficiency in Excel

• Ability to commute to Richmond Upon Thames 5 days a week (on-site parking available)

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work with a globally recognised company in a fast-paced and engaging industry.

• Competitive salary and benefits (excellent bonus and study support open to discussion)

• A supportive team environment that values growth and development.

• The opportunity to learn other aspects of accounts and grow within the role.

• Enrolment in pension scheme

• Discretionary bonus

• Flexibility to finish early, twice a week if hours are made up

• On-site parking

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.