Senior Accounts Assistant

3 weeks ago


Canada University of Cambridge Full time

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications to fill the posts available. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. *

The Finance Division is currently undertaking an ambitious multi-year transformation programme, introducing new systems and ways of working through to 2027 and beyond. This has led to new opportunities for multiple Senior Accounts Assistants roles for a period of three years. These roles will either be based within the Finance Division Staff Bureau or within Schools and Departments across the University and will provide cover to enable subject matter experts to be assigned to transformation projects.

The main purpose of the Staff Bureau team is to provide accounting assistance to any department or associated body of the University, assisting with short to long term needs. You could be deployed to any department at short notice and will be required to travel to different sites across Cambridge. Candidates recruited to roles directly in Schools or Departments will carry out their duties within these areas. Please indicate on your application if you have a preference to where you would be placed if successful. The School offices are based either at Mill Lane or at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

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 Role The purpose of the role will be to co-ordinate Finance administration services, to contribute to the management of Departmental/Unit finances. Acting as the key contact for your allocated department, you will provide financial advice to the budget holders and Heads of Departments, alongside contributing to the review of processes andprocedures and proposing improvements where appropriate.

Duties of the role will also involve:

  • Reconciliations
  • Reporting activities and preparation
  • Invoice processing and payments
  • General accounts administrationTraining will be provided to the successful candidate(s).

Your Skills

You will have:

  • Experience within a relevant accounts or administrative role
  • Knowledge of Finance Administration including reporting tools
  • Excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong skills within verbal and written communication

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

  • 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Defined benefits pension schemes
  • Flexible working options
  • Family-friendly initiatives
  • Support for health & mental wellbeing
  • Discounts on shopping
  • Public transport season ticket loans
  • 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.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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.

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

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please see details regarding next steps below:

Applicants internal to the University of Cambridge: Please click the 'Apply' button to submit your application directly through our applicant portal.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Please quote reference AG40782 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.

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