Accounts Assistant

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. The role focuses on administering accounts, processing purchasing activities, and maintaining financial records to manage departmental finances.

The successful candidate will handle ~4,500 invoices per year with total value £2M and contribute to grant income management (£6M per annum).

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of finance administration principles.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer accounts and maintain financial records.
• Handle purchase invoices and payment processing (~4500 invoices per annum).
• Assist in cash management, journal transfers and financial reporting.
• Provide cover in Stores and assist with ordering via online system.

Skills

Accounts administration

Invoice processing

Cash management

Journals

MS Office

Education

A-Level or equivalent

AAT qualification (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

# Accounts AssistantUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 26 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology wishes to appoint an Accounts Assistant to help support our busy finance team. The successful candidate will undertake the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the Department to contribute to the management of Departmental finances. The role will undertake the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the Department in order to contribute to the management of Departmental finances. The postholder will also assist in the provision of a largely autonomous accounting and purchasing service, responsible for the processing of about 4500 invoices per annum of total value £2M. Grant income is £6M per annum. The postholder will have purchasing responsibility up to £5,000, and will undertake cash management, journal transfers, and various accounting reports. The postholder will also provide cover in Stores during periods of leave of Stores personnel, due to the nature of the work manual handling training will need to be completed for this role. Other key tasks in Stores includes assisting members of the Department in the ordering via the online system and receipting goods. Educated to A- Level standard or equivalent, the post holder will be expected to have (or be working towards) an appropriate AAT qualification and also have previous experience working in an Accounts environment. A successful candidate would need to demonstrate knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts related to Finance/Accounts Administration. Further information about the Department is available from the website: https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/. We are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate at all levels and who can maintain a high level of accuracy whilst working to deadlines. Along with familiarity with Microsoft Office packages will also be expected along with experience of appropriate reporting tools. The ability to work within a small team is essential. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Depending on your individual circumstances, we may not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online..Please quote reference NQ51506 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.