ACCOUNTS MANAGER - 6 MONTH FTC - UP TO £39,906 - CAMBRIDGE - HYBRID

Robert Half are delighted to assist a renowned client who are looking for an Accounts Manager to cover a 6 month secondment offering hybrid working and up to £39,906!

The postholder, reporting to the Department Finance Manager, will provide support to the finance team across the general ledger and research grants functions.

Things to know:

• Job Title: Accounts Manager
• Salary: £33,951 - £39,906
• Location: Cambridge
• Working pattern: hybrid - 2 days onsite, rest working from home
• Assignment length: 6 months
• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounts management services to the department, ranging from day-to-day query resolution up to (but not limited to) supporting the month-end and year-end processes.
• Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring budget holders manage their resources efficiently and effectively.
• Discuss budget details with the Finance Manager and other senior staff, identify and explain potential problems.
• Explain financially technical information to non-financial staff.
• Liaise with Principal Investigators regarding their budgets, forecasts for expenditure and any pipeline grant applications.
• Understand the potentially complex terms and conditions of different funders or programmes and apply them to budgets and expenditures, providing advice surrounding this.
• Support research grant applications when required, including costing projects/grants for senior staff.
• Assist with the collection of debts, dealing with queries as soon as they arise.
• Identify areas for process improvements within the finance team and assist with their implementation.
• Line Management of 2-3 staff, setting priorities and allocating tasks.
• Deputise for the Finance Manager.

Requirements:

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