Finance / Accounting Graduate

CT19; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading biomaterials company in Cambridge is seeking a Finance Graduate/Coordinator to join their innovative team. This part-time role focuses on supporting finance functions, managing supplier invoices, and collaborating with the bookkeeping team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. Enjoy the opportunity to grow within a pioneering organization dedicated to eco-friendly alternatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detailed and organised while managing multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Interface with bookkeeping firm for financial transactions.
• Handle supplier purchase invoices and payments.
• Support quarterly VAT return process.
• User of online bank account for payments.
• Be the system owner for core finance tools (Xero, Dext, Pleo, ApprovalMax).
• Assist Finance Director with ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Multitasking

Proficiency in ERP systems (Xero)

Strong IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Finance degree (Bachelor's)

Tools

Xero

Dext

Pleo

ApprovalMax

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Talent Partner to Global Life Science clients

We are a pioneering team dedicated to creating sustainable biomaterials. Based in Cambridge, UK, we are at the forefront of innovation in biomaterials, aiming to revolutionize the materials industry with eco‑friendly alternatives.

We are looking for a hands‑on Finance Graduate/Coordinator to join the team. Ideally someone who has worked in scale‑up businesses before or straight out of a university, who has a ‘can do’ attitude, embraces a fast‑paced changing environment, and can balance the need for control and structure with the support of the business’s growth ambitions.

Core responsibilities

Finance support

• Key interface with external bookkeeping firm, providing them with information & guidance on coding, background information on transactions and help reconciling transactions in Xero.
• Handles supplier purchase invoices, loading them onto PACT’s workflow system so that bookkeeping firm can process them.
• Acts as PACT’s finance point of contact with suppliers, both for sending purchase orders and resolving invoicing / payment queries.
• Handles supplier payments using either Pleo or proposed new system.
• Support during the quarterly VAT return process.
• User on our online bank account with ability to set up payments for approval.
• Key user for the business’ current critical finance and operational systems (Xero, Dext, Pleo, ApprovalMax etc.) as well as supporting the implementation of future systems as the business grows.
• Support Finance Director on such other ad hoc finance‑related project activity as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and follow‑up skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑starter, who can work independently at times as well as collaborate within a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to the audience/recipient.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑changing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accountancy systems such as Xero.
• Strong IT skills generally, including Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Finance

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