At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance and financial reporting while supporting month-end close and revenue queries.
- Company: Join Redgate Software, a collaborative tech company focused on data management solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, wellness allowance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role at the heart of finance during a period of growth.
- Qualifications: Must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong Excel skills and financial knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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At a glance
Location: Cambridge In-office expectation: Once a week Employment type: Fixed-term contract – 12 months this is covering a period of maternity leave
Salary: £50-60k Why this role exists As Redgate grows, our finance team needs to stay ahead of increasing regulatory complexity and reporting demands.
This role gives our Financial Controller a trusted technical accounting partner, someone who can lead on compliance, strengthen our controls, and make sure our financial reporting stays accurate and audit-ready while the business scales.
About Redgate Redgate brings together people who want to do their best work in an environment built on trust, accountability, and collaboration.
We build solutions that help data professionals securely manage the data and databases their organisations depend on, a space that's only becoming more critical as systems scale, data regulations increase, and AI adoption accelerates.
AI at Redgate By 2028, Redgate will operate as an expert-plus-agent company — domain experts amplified by AI, delivering customer value at a pace our peers can't match.
AI handles the heavy lifting.
Our people control the judgement.
Everyone at Redgate works with Claude, giving you access to the best AI tools from day one Why join our finance team?
You'll work in a team that values technical rigour, collaboration, and quality, not just getting the numbers done.
There's real scope to grow your skills and impact, with clear pathways and support.
We value sustainable ways of working and give people time to improve how we do things, not just deliver against deadlines.
About the role This is a hands-on technical accounting role at the heart of Redgate's finance function.
You'll support month end close, lead on revenue queries, and act as the bridge between our Finance Operations and FP A teams, balancing statutory rigour with the needs of the wider business.
You'll be the go-to person for technical accounting questions, helping the team stay aligned with best practice.
You'll work closely with the Financial Operations team, Financial Controller and the FP A team, with visibility across group reporting, and external audit.
You'll take ownership of key monthly reconciliations, controls documentation, and process improvements that shape how the finance function operates.
You'll prepare monthly group consolidations, multi-entity reporting and cashflows under FRS 102.
What makes you a great fit You're ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a solid grounding in financial laws and regulations including the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102, and IFRS.
You have strong Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and nested formulae.
You have hands-on experience producing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations You can explain finance issues clearly to non-finance audiences and build strong working relationships across teams.
You're comfortable making judgement calls in complex or ambiguous situations, and you know how to prioritise what matters most.
You're data driven, detail focused, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.
What we offer Salary range: £50-60k Hybrid working: home and Cambridge office Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off Annual Bonus Scheme Genuine investment in learning, development, and career progression Private health insurance See our full benefits page What happens next?
Your application will be reviewed by a person.
We don't use AI or automated tools to assess applications, and every profile is read by one of our Talent Partners.
You'll hear back within a few days.
Whether it's a next step or a no, we aim to respond promptly so you're not left wondering.
Our interview process is straightforward and consistent.
You'll find more detail on our typical hiring process below, so you know what's coming and why.
Belonging at Redgate We believe that people do their best work in an environment built on respect, fairness, and trust, and that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. xrnqpay Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, and we make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values.
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