Finance/Accounts Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a part-time Finance/Accounts Assistant to maintain financial records and support the Department of Public Health & Primary Care. You will handle AP/AR, supplier setup, and expense processing as part of a collaborative Professional Services Team at the Strangeways facility in Cambridge.

The role requires GCSE/NVQ 3 or equivalent experience, with strong IT skills (Excel/Word/Outlook) and good communication. AAT or similar qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Raise and approve purchase orders and process invoices.
• Provide accounts payable and receivable administration.
• Add new suppliers in the financial system; process expense claims.
• Process department recharge postings for postage charges.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE/NVQ Level 3

AAT qualification

Tools

Concur

UPS

Job description

We''re looking for a talented Finance/Accounts Assistant to join our team to maintain our financial records and make a valuable contribution to the smooth operation of the Department of Public Health & Primary Care. As a member of the department''s Professional Services Team, you will provide essential high-level support services to help us achieve research excellence and maximize funding.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Raise and approve purchase orders, process invoices, and reconcile monthly statements from suppliers
• Provide accounts payable and accounts receivable administration
• Add new suppliers to the University financial system and process expense claims
• Undertake the recharge processing for department groups for their postage charges.
• Approval of all Departmental staff expense claims through Concur
• Approval of all Visitor and Student expense claims
• Process payments to individuals under the University Payments System (UPS).
• Prepare weekly payment spreadsheets to Payroll and process paying to individuals under the University Payment System.
• Act as the first point of contact for accounting enquiries
• Respond to enquiries from across our diverse department, providing advice and guidance to staff on financial processes

We are looking for someone:

• Qualified to GCSE/NVQ level 3 or has the relevant practical experience
• Competent in using standard IT packages including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Has previous accounts experience and good customer service skills
• Has AAT or other accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications - desirable but not essential

We can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals
• Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine
• Opportunities for career development
• An excellent location, to the South of Cambridge

The funding for this post is available until 31st August 2027.

The post is part time - 20 hours per week, working days to be agreed.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Please quote reference RH50571 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.