Finance Administrator

Iucn; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

IUCN seeks a Finance Administrator to support day-to-day financial operations in Cambridge. The role involves processing invoices, managing accounts, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and possess relevant finance experience. This position offers a chance to contribute to a leading NGO focused on sustainable trade and biodiversity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance role.
• Ability to multi-task and work well within a team.
• Motivated, keen to learn, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and updating supplier accounts.
• Supporting bank payments and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Archiving financial files and analysis of credit card statements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Fluency in English

Job description

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Finance Administrator

Vacancy #: 7297

Unit: TRAFFIC International

Organisation: TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC)

Location: TRAFFIC International, Cambridge, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Reporting to: Financial Accountant

Work percentage: 100%

Grade: A2

Expected start date: 21 July 2025

Type of contract: Indefinite

Closing date: 11 July 2025 (extended)

BACKGROUND

TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working to ensure that global trade in wild species is legal and sustainable, for the benefit of the planet and people. At a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss, TRAFFIC provides evidence, solutions, and influence to combat environmental degradation and ensure a nature-positive future.

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.

The salary range for this position is between £23,000 to £25,000 p.a. depending on experience and skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

This position will provide support on a wide spectrum of finance tasks. The holder of this role will support the finance team to carry out the day-to-day financial accounting functions of TRAFFIC International, as described below.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
Finance Support Duties:
• Processing of purchase invoices including matching with purchase orders
• Update supplier accounts and send out remittance advices
• Checking and processing of expense forms
• Updating PayPal donations records for TRAFFIC
• Managing the finance email
• Supporting the process around bank payments
• Support FSO with the monthly bank reconciliations for TRAFFIC Global bank accounts
• Support FSO with raising of sales invoices and requests for funds
• Support the finance team in timely submission and approvals of timesheets and collation of monthly project hours for approval by the Project Support Unit
• Archiving of financial files and information
• Analysis of credit card statements and collation of supporting receipts
• Supporting the FSO with updating regional payment schedules and filing of supporting documentation
• Ad hoc administrative tasks as asked for by the finance team
• Undertakes any other duties appropriate to the grade that may be determined from time to time by the Director of Operations

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working in a finance role
• Good organisational skills, with experience gathering, analysing and presenting accurate information
• Good computer literacy skills including excel
• Ability to multi-task and work well within a team
• Be motivated, keen to learn and able to work on own initiative when required
• Good fluency in written and oral English required

• Candidates must have the Right to Live and Work in the United Kingdom

• We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across our entire organisation. We seek to uphold these principles in our behaviour and practices – as an employer and as a global thought leader. TRAFFIC wishes to encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change and contribute to an organisation seeking to create significant and lasting change in the field of legal and sustainable trade of wild species. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, and candidates with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

About IUCN

IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.

IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.

Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.

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