Senior Accounts Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive Senior Accounts Assistant to join the Accounts team, providing administration of accounts and maintenance of financial records to support the department's finances.

You will be the first point of contact for financial matters, liaising with departmental staff, advising on procedures, handling supplier queries, and attending meetings as necessary to ensure smooth financial operations with accuracy and service

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent.
• Experience working in an accounts environment.
• Experience with University systems is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration of accounts and maintenance of financial records for the department.
• Be the first point of contact for financial matters, liaising with staff and advising on financial procedures.
• Handle daily telephone and email queries from suppliers and attend relevant meetings as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, is seeking a proactive and highly-organised Senior Accounts Assistant to join the Accounts team, providing the administration of accounts and maintenance of financial records in order to contribute to the management of departmental finances.

The Senior Accounts Assistant will be the first point of contact for financial matters, liaising with departmental staff and giving advice regarding financial procedures, dealing with daily telephone and email queries from suppliers, as well as attending relevant meetings as necessary.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, and have a positive, service-oriented, flexible, can-do attitude. They will be able to work both independently and in a team, with a pro-active approach to troubleshooting and problem solving. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and effective time management are essential.

Candidates must be educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent and have experience working in an accounts environment. Previous experience in University systems as well as an understanding of an academic environment is desirable. The role holder will have excellent IT skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office software.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities, values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to: [e-mail]

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.