Finance Assistant

Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualifications

Comprehensive training on finance systems

Job summary

Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support the Finance team. This role will focus on purchase ledger and banking operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

With opportunities for professional development and study support towards qualifications like AAT, CIMA, or ACCA, this is an excellent position for those starting their finance careers.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and excited to learn in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused with strong numerical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring approval workflows.
• Maintain bank accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with investment drawdowns and manage relationships with banking providers.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

A-level qualified or equivalent

AAT part-qualified or studying

Tools

Sage

Job description

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Cambridge CB5 8AB

(Office attendance: 3-4 days/week as determined by the needs of the business)

Amadeus Capital Partners is a global technology investor backing exceptional entrepreneurs who are building market-leading companies. Since 1997, we have invested in more than 200 companies and raised over $1.3 billion for investment. We invest from seed to growth across three technology areas: Intelligence (AI, advanced computing and quantum), Human (health, medicine and wellness), and Plant (sustainability, energy, novel materials and space utilisation).

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our Finance team in our Cambridge office.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day financial transactions of Amadeus Capital Partners' funds and corporate entities, with a primary focus on purchase ledger, banking and finance operations. As an important member of the Finance team, you will support the Corporate and Fund Accountants in delivering accurate financial reporting, quarterly accounts and budgeting, while helping to ensure the smooth running of our finance function.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail and is keen to learn. Whether you are an experienced Finance Assistant or at the beginning of your finance career, this is an excellent opportunity to build your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

We actively support professional development, including study towards an accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA or ACCA), with study support provided.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger & Payments

• Process, code and post supplier invoices and company credit card statements, ensuring appropriate approval workflows are followed.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Process quarterly management fee payments.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and supporting documentation.

Banking

• Maintain bank accounts across our corporate entities and investment funds, including posting and coding payments and receipts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile bank charges.
• Support the opening of new bank accounts and manage relationships with our banking providers.

Fund Accounting Support

• Validate investment data and ensure adherence to finance processes.
• Process investor distribution payments through banking systems.
• Assist with investment drawdowns and follow up on outstanding investor payments.

  Corporate Accounting Support

  • Raise sales invoices and reconcile nominal ledger accounts.
  • Update cash balances within internal cash models.
  • Assist with treasury deposit administration.
  • Support the monthly employee expenses process.

  General Finance Support

  • Provide general support across the Finance team as required.
  • Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and projects.
  • Undertake other ad hoc duties appropriate to the role.

  About You

  You are organised, detail focused, curious and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.

  Skills & Experience

  • A-level qualified (or equivalent); ideally AAT part-qualified or studying towards an accountancy qualification.
  • Excellent numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Experience with accounting systems (such as Sage) would be an advantage.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
  • Positive, proactive and willing to learn new systems and processes.
  • A team-player, friendly, approachable and able to build effective working relationships across the business.
  • Previous experience in a finance or office-based administrative role is desirable, but not essential.
  • An interest in technology, innovation and the venture capital industry would be an advantage.

  What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Study support towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
  • Comprehensive training on our finance systems and processes.
  • The opportunity to establish your career within a leading venture capital firm.