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Assistant Accountant (12-Month Temporary Contract)

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Location: Cambridge (hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office)
Rate: £15-£18 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Start: Mid-May
The Opportunity
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organisation in the not-for-profit sector to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month temporary contract. This role sits within a complex, international environment and will suit a finance professional with experience in reporting, project accounting, and working across multiple stakeholders.
You will play a key role in supporting financial reporting requirements across the organisation, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with sector-specific regulations and donor expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary
Assist with bi-monthly council reporting and stakeholder reporting requirements
Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and audit processes
Work within a multi-currency environment, supporting international project accounting activities
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project spend, including timesheets and overhead allocations
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple projects and funding streams
Support reporting requirements for key stakeholders including trustees, donors, and regulatory bodies
Maintain data integrity across financial systems and support continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within not-for-profit, charity, or project-based environments
Experience with multi-currency accounting and/or international organisations (highly desirable)
Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation)
Understanding of management reporting and statutory reporting processes
Studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Confident communicator with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
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