Accounts Assistant (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. This role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, assisting with purchasing and general ledger activities, and providing financial guidance to staff and students. Candidates should be educated to GCSE level/NVQ level 2 with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position supports a hybrid working model and offers a fixed-term contract for 3 years. Informal enquiries can be made to the Chief Accounts Clerk at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level/NVQ level 2 or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of finance concepts, processes and procedures is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and strong communication with attention to detail.
• Willingness to undertake distance learning towards an AAT qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Assist with purchasing, general ledger activities and grant accounting.
• Provide accurate data entry and maintain financial records in accordance with policy and deadlines.
• Respond to enquiries from staff and students with clear, supportive financial guidance.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and other departments to deliver efficient finance services.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Finance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE level/NVQ level 2

Job description

Overview

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team. You will provide a full range of accounts administrative duties, following University policy and procedures and best practice to achieve accurate input within specified guidelines and deadlines. The Accounts Assistant will be a primary point of contact with academic, technical and administrative staff and students, requiring effective communication and the ability to give advice and support with financial procedures.

Working in close liaison with the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will be supervised by the Chief Accounts Clerk and assist in a range of finance matters, including accounts receivable and payable, purchasing, general ledger and grant activities. You will collaborate with finance colleagues internally and externally to deliver efficient and friendly finance support.

The role is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and, on appointment, the successful candidate will adopt the Department\'s hybrid working model, consisting of days of work at home and days on site with other members of the Operations Team.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Assist with purchasing, general ledger activities and grant accounting.
• Provide accurate data entry and maintain financial records in accordance with policy and deadlines.
• Respond to enquiries from staff and students with clear, supportive financial guidance.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and other departments to deliver efficient finance services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to GCSE level/NVQ level 2 or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of finance concepts, processes and procedures is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and strong communication with attention to detail.
• Willingness to undertake distance learning towards an AAT qualification (desirable).

Employment Details

• Location: Cambridge Biomedical Campus; hybrid working model on appointment.
• Contract: Fixed-term, funds available for 3 years in the first instance.
• Closing date for applications: 17 May 2026. We reserve the right to close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
• Informal enquiries can be submitted by email to Sara Seferi, Chief Accounts Clerk ([e-mail]).
• Reference: RR49462. Please quote reference on your application and in any correspondence.

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.