Senior Accounts Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking multiple Senior Accounts Assistants to support a transformative finance project at a prestigious university. These roles will be pivotal in coordinating finance administration services and managing departmental finances during an exciting period of change. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in accounts, adept reporting skills, and excellent communication abilities. The university offers a generous benefits package, including hybrid working options, extensive annual leave, and career development opportunities, making this an attractive position for those looking to enhance their financial expertise.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Shopping discounts

Rental deposit scheme

Public transport season ticket loans

Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant accounts role is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate Finance administration services.
• Manage Departmental/Unit finances and contribute to process reviews.

Skills

Reconciliation

Reporting

Invoice Processing

Payroll Duties

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Accounts Experience

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Pure are delighted to be partnering with the University of Cambridge to recruit multiple Senior Accounts Assistants roles while they undergo a multi–year finance transformation project. These roles will initially be for 2 years and be based within the Finance Division Staff Bureau at Greenwich House on Madingley Road.

The purpose of the role will be to co–ordinate Finance administration services, to contribute to the management of Departmental/Unit finances.

Duties of the role will also involve:

• Reconciliations
• Reporting activities and preparation
• Invoice processing and payments
• Payroll duties
• Advising budget holders and Heads of Departments
• Contributing to the review of processes and procedures
• General accounts administration

The ideal candidate will have experience within a relevant accounts role, knowledge of reporting tools, and strong skills within verbal and written communication.

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

– Hybrid working
– 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
– Defined benefits pension schemes
– Flexible working options
– Family–friendly initiatives
– Career development opportunities
– Support for health & mental wellbeing
– Discounts on shopping
– Rental deposit scheme
– Public transport season ticket loans
– Tax–efficient bicycle and charity–giving schemes

These roles would suit someone looking to apply and develop their financial knowledge and skillset, with the benefit of being involved in an exciting period of change throughout the University.

The closing date for applications is 11th May, with interviews being conducted on Friday 23rd May. 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.

For further information, apply now or please call Jamie Durham or Julie Ottolangui on (phone number removed).