Financial Accounting Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£57,000 to £64,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, PE1 1HF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Local Government East of England

Your new role

Financial Accounting Manager

£57,000 to £63,385 + MS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to join a large and complex public sector organisation.This is a key role within the finance team, taking responsibility for the financial accounting function and ensuring the accuracy, integrity and quality of financial reporting.The role

As Financial Accounting Manager, you will:

Lead, manage and develop the financial accounting team.

Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements.

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, financial regulations and internal controls.

Develop and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures and controls.

Provide high-quality technical accounting advice, analysis and support.

Work closely with finance colleagues and services across the organisation.

Support improvements to finance systems, processes and reporting.

Help ensure financial information is accurate, consistent and delivered to a high professional standard.

Contribute to wider strategic financial decision-making and continuous improvement across Finance.

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for someone with strong technical financial accounting experience who can combine attention to detail with effective leadership and stakeholder management.Ideally, you will bring:

Significant financial accounting experience within a large or complex organisation.

A professional accounting qualification such as CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent experience

Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, regulations and best practice.

Experience of statutory accounts and financial reporting.

Experience of leading, motivating and developing a finance team.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it clearly.

Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

A commitment to improving financial processes, controls and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking for a senior role where they can lead a team, influence improvements and play a key part in delivering high-quality financial reporting.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.

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.

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