Accounts Payable & Expenses Specialist | VAT & Payroll

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge's School of Physical Sciences seeks a diligent payroll and accounts assistant to support busy operations within a large department. Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will handle payroll administration, expense claims, invoices, and approvals on the digital system while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will work with capital equipment paysables, conference registrations, and accommodation invoices, assist with month-end and year-end procedures, and provide

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in VAT and HMRC employee benefits regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with initiative and teamwork.
• Experience in a busy accounts office is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable for capital equipment, conference registrations and accommodation.
• Process expense claims and approve on the digital expense system.
• Support month-end and year-end procedures.
• Provide advice on financial procedures to staff in the department.
• Ensure VAT treatment complies with HMRC regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

AAT level 4 or equivalent

A level standard or equivalent

GCSE English and Mathematics

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

University of Cambridge's School of Physical Sciences seeks a diligent payroll and accounts assistant to support busy operations within a large department. Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will handle payroll administration, expense claims, invoices, and approvals on the digital system while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will work with capital equipment paysables, conference registrations, and accommodation invoices, assist with month-end and year-end procedures, and provide