Accounts Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the busy finance team. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with purchasing and reporting within a small team.

Ideal candidates will have A-Levels, be working toward an AAT qualification, and bring experience in an accounts environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Working towards an AAT qualification.
• Experience in an accounts environment.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work to deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer accounts and maintain financial records within the Department.
• Process approximately 4,500 invoices per year totaling about £2M.
• Support grant income management of about £6M per year.
• Handle purchasing up to £5,000 and perform cash management, journal transfers, and accounting reports.
• Provide Stores cover during absences and assist with online ordering and goods receipting.

Skills

Finance/Accounts administration

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

AAT qualification (in progress)

Job description

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.Depending on your individual circumstances, we may not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Please quote reference NQ51192 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.Apply online