Financial Accountant in Cambridge

This role sits within the UK finance team of AVEVA, working on the financial accounting activities for the UK and the Netherlands entities, reporting to the Financial Controller – UK & NL.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of accruals and journals.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Shared Service Centre (SSC), ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Support the annual statutory accounts process in partnership with the UK Financial Controller and wider UK Finance team.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise with key stakeholders across the AVEVA Group, including Tax and Internal Audit.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to produce analytical reviews, investigate material P&L variances, and support corrective actions where required.
• Prepare ad hoc manual payments as requested by the Payroll department.
• Work collaboratively with the SSC to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with general administrative activities as required to support the smooth running of the team.
• Help maintain, strengthen and improve financial controls and processes for the UK entities.
• Prepare and review SOX controls and associated evidence/documentation.
• Complete Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys accurately and on time.

Ideal Experience

• Part qualified (or studying towards) a recognised accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or proven experience within a similar finance role.
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange (FX).
• SOX experience desirable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with strong planning and prioritisation skills; self-motivated and able to manage deadlines.
• Comfortable working both within a team and independently and using initiative, while recognising that support is available from the UK Finance team when needed.

UK Benefits include:

• Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

Hybrid working: We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection.

Hiring process: Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal.

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect.