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Finance/Accounts Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

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Part-time | Fixed term contract
£27,319 - £31,236 a year

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Microsoft Word
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
Financial reconciliation support
GCSE
Microsoft Office Suite
Purchase order creation
Month-end financial reconciliation
NVQ
Accounts payable reconciliations
Payment run preparation
Communication skills
Supplier invoice processing

Full job description

We're looking for a talented Finance/Accounts Assistant to join our team to maintain our financial records and make a valuable contribution to the smooth operation of the Department of Public Health & Primary Care. As a member of the department's Professional Services Team, you will provide essential high-level support services to help us achieve research excellence and maximize funding.

Key responsibilities will include:

Raise and approve purchase orders, process invoices, and reconcile monthly statements from suppliers
Provide accounts payable and accounts receivable administration
Add new suppliers to the University financial system and process expense claims
Undertake the recharge processing for department groups for their postage charges.
Approval of all Departmental staff expense claims through Concur
Approval of all Visitor and Student expense claims
Process payments to individuals under the University Payments System (UPS).
Prepare weekly payment spreadsheets to Payroll and process paying to individuals under the University Payment System.
Act as the first point of contact for accounting enquiries
Respond to enquiries from across our diverse department, providing advice and guidance to staff on financial processes

We are looking for someone:

Qualified to GCSE/NVQ level 3 or has the relevant practical experience
Competent in using standard IT packages including Excel, Word and Outlook
Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
Has previous accounts experience and good customer service skills
Has AAT or other accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications - desirable but not essential

We can offer:

A supportive and collaborative team environment
An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals
Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine
Opportunities for career development
An excellent location, to the South of Cambridge

The funding for this post is available until 31st August 2027.

The post is part time - 20 hours per week, working days to be agreed.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Michele York, Finance Manager, via email [email protected]

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing Date: 23rd August 2026

Interview Date: 2nd September 2026

Please quote reference RH50571 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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