Accounts Assistant, Cashier [Temporary Cover]

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension

Hybrid work options

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an Accounts Assistant, Cashier within the Accounting Services Team of the Finance Division. The role involves handling international payments, reviewing petty cash, and supporting BACS runs.

You will interact with a variety of stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payments. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, precise attention to detail, and solid experience with Excel.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay information to a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and review international payments to meet supplier terms, including payments averaging £650m annually.
• Assist with petty cash and float controls and provide cover for Cashier/Payables Co-ordinator.
• Manage regular BACS runs and support the main BACS payment administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

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 Holidays• Defined benefits pension schemes• Flexible working options• Family-friendly initiatives• Career development opportunities• Support for health and mental wellbeing• Discounts 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.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.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 Finhr\\[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.