Accounts Assistant, Cashier [Temporary Cover]

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension scheme

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health and wellbeing

Job summary

University of Cambridge is inviting applications for an Accounts Assistant, Cashier within the Accounting Services Team of the Finance Division. The role handles international payments, manages BACS runs and supports petty cash controls across multiple departments, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate financial records.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, organisational and Excel skills, with CUFS experience desirable and prior accounts exposure essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to relay information to a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Experience with the Cambridge University Financial System (CUFS) is desirable; prior accounts experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Input and review international payments to suppliers and ensure timely processing.
• Manage regular BACS runs and assist the Payables Co-ordinator.
• Assist with petty cash/float controls and annual cost reviews.
• Liaise with departments and external contacts to resolve payment queries.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

CUFS experience

Tools

CUFS

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Accounts Assistant, Cashier within the Accounting Services Team, based in the Finance Division.The Finance Division manages the financial resources of the University and the support services for the financial functions carried out by the University's departments. This role is part of the Accounting Services section of the Finance Division which performs a range of key strategic and operational accounting and administrative duties. If you are passionate about Finance, keen to develop your skills and qualifications, and looking for an exciting opportunity to deliver a high-quality service, then this is the role for you.The RoleThe Cashier provides financial / specialist advice to departments and manages all University currency International Payments.The role holder reviews and inputs all international payments, which are made to meet supplier contractual terms, for an average annual payments of £36m covering 11,000 payments. The role holder carries out half yearly and annual reviews of the accuracy of the University wide Petty cash/ Float control accounts of around £24,000 across 100 departments.The role holder provides cover for the Cashier/Payables Co-ordinator during holiday and sickness periods for any queries and issues related to international payments. The role holder also manages their own regular BACS runs weekly and provides cover for the main BACS payment administrator. The role holder will be responsible for making payments to meet supplier contractual terms for an average annual payment of £650m covering 360k invoices. Payees include Suppliers, Contractors, Students, Employees and Foreign visitors to the University. As such, the role holder will have contact with a wide range of people / organisations, enquiring about the status of payments. Prompt and efficient payments are important to the smooth running of the University and form part of its credibility.Your SkillsThe successful candidate will be expected to have excellent communication skills and be able to relay information to a wide range of people at all levels. They will also have good organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of standard Microsoft packages, with a particular knowledge of Excel is essential. Experience of working with the Cambridge University Financial System (CUFS) would be highly desirable, however previous experience of working in an accounts environment is essential.BenefitsThe University offers an excellent benefit package including:36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank HolidaysDefined benefits pension schemesFlexible working optionsFamily-friendly initiativesCareer development opportunitiesSupport for health and mental wellbeingDiscounts on shoppingLocationThe University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Stuart Emmerson on [e-mail] you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at [e-mail] closing date for applications is 25 October 2026. The interview date for the role is 2 November 2026.Please quote reference AG51340 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