Senior Accounts Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 36 days

Pension plan

Flexible working

Family-friendly

Career development

Wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Bike and charity schemes

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for the position of Senior Accounts Assistant in the Accounting Services Team, Finance Division. The role focuses on Accounts Payable work and uses Softco, Invida, Sage and CUFS to process invoices accurately and on time.

You will liaise with budget holders and suppliers, maintain shared mailboxes, and support other areas of Accounts Payable. Excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and Excel proficiency are essential; CUFS

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay information to a wide range of people.
• Good organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of working in an accounts environment and proficient Excel use.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices using Softco, Invida, Sage and CUFS accurately and timely.
• Liaise with budget holders in Estates Division and suppliers daily.
• Maintain shared mailboxes and provide cover for other AP work.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Education

Experience in accounts environment

Tools

CUFS

Softco

Invida

Sage

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Accounts Assistant within the Accounting Services Team based in the Finance Division.

The Finance Division manages the financial resources of the University and the support services for the financial functions carried out by the University's departments. This role is part of the Accounting Services section of the Finance Division which performs a range of key strategic and operational accounting and administrative duties. If you are passionate about Finance, keen to develop your skills and qualifications, and looking for an exciting opportunity to deliver a high-quality service, then this is the role for you.

The Property Accounting Services Team provides financial and transactional support to Estates Division. You will be part of the Purchase to pay service line with the main focus of tasks relating to Accounts Payable work.

The Role

You will be using four different software packages (Softco, Invida, Sage and CUFS) to process invoices into. It is important that these invoices are entered accurately, and in a timely manner to ensure adherence to the agreed timescales.

You will be liaising with budget holders in Estates Division and suppliers daily, and they will be expected to resolve any queries from budget holders or suppliers promptly. The role holder will also be required to help maintain all shared mailboxes used by the team and provide as back up to other areas of Accounts Payable work carried out.

Your Skills

The successful candidate would be expected to have excellent communication skills and be able to relay information to a wide range of people of all levels. They will also have good organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of standard Microsoft packages, with a particular knowledge of Excel is essential. Experience of working with the Cambridge University Financial System (CUFS) would be highly desirable, however previous experience of working in an accounts environment is essential.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health and mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Funding for this post is available for Permanent.

The closing date for applications is 4 October 2026. The interview date for the role is 12 October 2026.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Aniko Pechenyuk on [e-mail].

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at [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.