Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Interim Revenue Accountant 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Cambridge (2 days in the office)
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Revenue Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in revenue accounting, financial control and ongoing finance transformation initiatives.
Reporting to a senior finance leader, you'll take ownership of complex revenue recognition processes, reconcile high-volume transactional data from multiple systems and deliver accurate, insightful reporting to support business decision-making. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of the numbers, investigating variances and continually looking for ways to improve processes through automation and enhanced controls.
Key responsibilities include:
-Managing the monthly revenue recognition and deferred revenue process. -Reconciling large, complex datasets across multiple systems. -Preparing revenue journals, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close. -Producing meaningful analysis and investigating financial variances. -Partnering with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business. -Supporting finance transformation projects and process improvements.
The successful candidate will have / be able to demonstrate:
– ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification. -Strong revenue accounting and revenue recognition experience within a high-volume transactional environment. -Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and reconcile large datasets. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail. -Confidence communicating financial information to senior stakeholders. -A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for improving processes and embracing automation. -The flexibility to support critical month-end activities, including availability during the first five working days of each month.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience in a commercially focused environment while contributing to a number of exciting finance transformation initiatives.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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