Senior Accounts Clerk

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge, based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, seeks a Senior Accounts Clerk to support finance operations across a large, research-active department. The role covers purchasing, AP/AR, research grants and general ledger activity, with system support and cross-team collaboration.

Applicants should be well-organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines. Proficiency in Excel/SharePoint is expected; familiarity with Oracle Fusion or iProcurement is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy accounts environment with accuracy and timeliness.
• Good communication and organisational skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SharePoint; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Manage financial records for research grants and core budgets.
• Maintain general ledger activity and supporting finance system users.
• Collaborate with academic, research and professional services colleagues; liaise with WBIC.
• Ensure compliance with University procedures and deadlines.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Tools

iProcurement

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Positioned at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the Department of Clinical Neurosciences is leading medical discovery into neurosciences. Our mission is both profound and urgent: to improve the lives of people with neurological illness and injury through discovery, innovative treatments and training of the next generation.

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Clerk to join our professional services finance team at an exciting time as we move towards a new finance system. This is a varied and important role supporting the day-to-day financial administration of a large, research-active department, including purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, research grants, general ledger activity, financial record keeping and support for finance system users.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Coordinator and Grants Coordinator, you will help ensure that finance processes are accurate, timely and compliant with University procedures. The role will involve liaising with colleagues across the Department, the School and central University teams, as well as supporting activity connected with the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre (WBIC), a major research facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a busy accounts environment who enjoys working with detail, solving practical problems and providing helpful, responsive support to others. You will contribute to clear and compliant financial administration across a complex portfolio of activity, including research funding, core budgets, donations, and operational accounts.

We are looking for a well-organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills, good attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and SharePoint.

You will be comfortable managing competing deadlines, working as part of a supportive team and building positive working relationships with academic, research and professional services colleagues. Experience of University finance systems, iProcurement or Oracle Fusion would be helpful, but a flexible approach and willingness to learn are equally important.

Informal enquiries about the position can be submitted by email to Hanli Schmidt, Finance Coordinator, [e-mail]

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) working or other flexible working arrangements.

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Interviews will likely take place 2-3 weeks after the advert has closed

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.