Finance/Accounts Assistant [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)
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Finance/Accounts Assistant [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)
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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 temporary post is available until 30 September 2026 or return of the post-holder whichever is the earlier.
The post is part time - 30 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 my357@medschl.cam.ac.uk
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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: 31st August 2025
Interview date: 4th September 2025
Please quote reference RH46954 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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