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Finance Trainee

Cancer Research UK · Stratford, United Kingdom · back to the listing

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Accountant

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What this role officially is

accountant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide their clients with financial advice in matters such as financial forecasting and risk analysis. They may audit financial data, resolve insolvency cases, prepare tax returns and provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation.

Also known as: accounting technician, production accountant, accounting supervisor, financial accountant, head financial accountant, certified public accountant

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£25,000 - £30,000 per annum plus benefits including study support

Reports to: Finance Manager

Directorate: Finance, Governance & Assurance

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Location Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 19 October 2026 23:55