Finance Coordinator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Economics is inviting applications for a full-time Finance Coordinator based in Cambridge. You will work within an established accounts team, administering accounts and maintaining financial records to support the Faculty’s finances and resources.

You will coordinate financial information, provide timely and accurate guidance to the Senior Finance Coordinator and budget holders, and ensure compliance with University financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with an Accounting/Financial AAT diploma.
• Experience in a similar accounts position.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer accounts and maintain financial records.
• Coordinate and administer financial information and services.
• Provide accounting information to the Senior Finance Coordinator, Faculty Chair and budget holders.
• Ensure compliance with the University's financial regulations and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Financial software

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Accounting/Financial AAT diploma

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

The Faculty of Economics wishes to appoint a full time Finance Coordinator. The role will be based in the Faculty of Economics but will work as part of a wider team based across Economics and History.The Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge is one of the leading and longest standing economics faculties in Europe. We are a dynamic, friendly and exciting place to work, and we have approximately 100 staff members and we maintain and grow our global reputation for outstanding academic achievement and world-class original research.Working as part of an established accounts team, you will undertake the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the Faculty of Economics in order to provide a high-quality accounting function, and ensure the Faculty remains compliant with the University's financial regulations, and adheres to University financial procedures at all times.This is a varied role with a wide range of accounting administration responsibilities being undertaken. You will be responsible for coordinating and administration of financial information and services in order to contribute to the management of the Faculty's finances and resources. You will ensure the prompt and accurate provision of accounting information and guidance to support the Senior Finance Coordinator, Faculty Chair and budget holders.You should have experience in a similar accounts position and be able to demonstrate confidence using Microsoft Office and financial software and reporting tools. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You will possess the ability to prioritise efficiently and meet rigid deadlines on a regular basis. You will posses strong people skills and an ability to work as a team. You will be fully qualified with an Accounting/Financial AAT (professional diploma).Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to HR ([e-mail]).Please quote reference JH51188 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.Apply online