Overview
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This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026.
Base pay range
This range is provided by University of Cambridge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
The Benefits
* Salary of £27,319- £31,236 per annum (pro rata)
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
* Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family-friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)
* An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution
* University Staff Counselling Service
* Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores
* Schemes to support relocation
The Role
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations. You will:
* Raise purchase orders, process supplier invoices, and manage customer billing and credit control
* Run finance system reports, monitor expenditure against budgets and grants, and support budget holders by investigating and resolving queries
* Act as the first point of contact for financial matters, provide advice and guidance to staff across the Faculty, and ensure compliance with University procedures
* Manage supplier databases and liaise with suppliers on returns and anomalies
* Process staff expenses, student payments, and customer income
* Support the month-end process with reporting and reconciliations
* Maintain comprehensive financial records for audit purposes
About You
* Experience working in an accounts environment
* Experience using MS Office, particularly Excel
* Demonstrate knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts related to finance and accounts administration
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Educated to A-Level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Other organisations may call this role Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Financial Services Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Financial Accountant, or Assistant Accountant.
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For detailed information about the role and working for the University, please see the 'Further Information' link at the bottom of the advert.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Tracey Theobald-Greaves, Senior Finance Coordinator at seniorfinancecoordinator@educ.cam.ac.uk
If you have any questions about the application process, or have any difficulties with applying for the vacancy, please contact the Faculty of Education HR team at hr@educ.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference JR47070 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.
Seniorility and Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Finance and Administrative
* Industries: Financial Services and Office Administration
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