Finance Administration Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Administration Assistant to join our supportive and friendly professional services team within the Research Office. Reporting to the Business and Operations Manager, the Finance Assistant has wide ranging tasks and is the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries. The post holder is responsible for all accounts payable and receivable administration, purchase orders, invoices and finance administration. Additionally, the post holder runs and reviews University Financial System reports, maintains, files and archives financial records.

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. The ability to manage workloads, to tight deadlines, in a busy office is essential.

Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on a regular basis. We reserve the right to close the position early once the available positions are filled.

The University offers an excellent benefit package including: – Discounts on shopping – Rental deposit scheme – Public transport season ticket loans – Defined benefits pension schemes – Tax-efficient bicycle and charity giving schemes – Flexible working options

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 role requires onsite attendance at Greenwich House for a minimum of two days per week, further details of which should be discussed with the recruiting manager during the interview process.

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

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

If you have questions about the application process, contact [email protected] .

Please quote reference EW40134 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.