Accounts Manager

Job description

Accounts Manager

• Cambridge
• Full-time | Fixed-term (6 month contract)
• £33,951–£39,906 per annum
• 2 days in office/3 from home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a busy and dynamic finance team based in Cambridge. This full-time, fixed-term role provides secondment cover and offers the chance to work within a complex and fast-paced professional environment.

The Role

The postholder will play a key role in supporting financial operations, ensuring accurate processing, reporting, and compliance across a range of accounts functions. Working closely with operational and academic colleagues, you will provide clear financial guidance and support to non-finance stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Formal qualification to Bachelor’s degree level or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounts environment
• Experience managing or supporting general ledger and financial processes
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

Desirable Experience

• Previous line management experience
• Experience within higher education, public sector, or non-profit organisations
• Experience with research grants, budgeting, or finance systems such as CUFS (or similar)

This role would suit a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to contribute to a collaborative team within a respected and complex organisation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English