Cambridge University Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology wishes to appoint an Accounts Assistant to help support our busy finance team.
The successful candidate will undertake the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the Department to contribute to the management of Departmental finances.
About the Role
The role will undertake the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the Department in order to contribute to the management of Departmental finances. The postholder will also assist in the provision of a largely autonomous accounting and purchasing service, responsible for the processing of about 4500 invoices per annum of total value £2M. Grant income is £6M per annum. The postholder will have purchasing responsibility up to £5,000, and will undertake cash management, journal transfers, and various accounting reports. The postholder will also provide cover in Stores during periods of leave of Stores personnel, due to the nature of the work manual handling training will need to be completed for this role. Other key tasks in Stores includes assisting members of the Department in the ordering via the online system and receipting goods.
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Requirements
- Educated to A- Level standard or equivalent
- Appropriate AAT qualification (or working towards)
- Previous experience working in an Accounts environment
- Knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts related to Finance/Accounts Administration
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- High level of accuracy whilst working to deadlines
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of appropriate reporting tools
- Ability to work within a small team


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Additional Information
- Depending on your individual circumstances, we may not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
- Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
- 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.
How to Apply
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference NQ51192 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Further Information
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