Senior Accounts Assistant

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge, Department of Pharmacology, is seeking a proactive Senior Accounts Assistant to join the Accounts team. The role involves administration of accounts, maintaining financial records, and acting as the first point of contact for financial matters.

You will liaise with departmental staff, handle supplier queries, and contribute to the management of departmental finances. The successful candidate will be well-organised, with strong IT skills and experience in an accounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must be educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent.
• Experience working in an accounts environment is required.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration of accounts and maintenance of financial records.
• Act as first point of contact for financial matters and advise on financial procedures.
• Liaise with departmental staff and respond to supplier queries via telephone and email.
• Attend relevant meetings as necessary and support the accounts team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Senior Accounts AssistantUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 4 Nov 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →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.Further details can be found in the Further Particulars information.The Department holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities, values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries about the position can be made to: [e-mail] enquiries about the online application process, please contact the HR Team, [e-mail] quote reference PL51587 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.