Accounts Assistant: Finance & Purchasing (University)

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

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).