University of Cambridge
Finance Assistant
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Finance Assistant
Job Title: Finance Assistant
The Department of Physics is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly team during an exciting period. The Department has recently taken occupancy of its new, state of the art, research facility, the Ray Dolby Centre.
Location
We are based on the West Cambridge site and the role supports the finance administration needs of the Department of Physics.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will primarily support the AP Accounts Payable and expense processing function within the Physics Department. Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Carrying out financial management and reporting activities on both general ledger accounts and research grants
- Providing financial advice to budget holders
- Assisting with month-end, half year-end and year-end processes
- Ensuring recharges and expenses are processed in a timely manner
- Contributing to the review of financial processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the University's Financial Regulations
- Covering for other Finance staff when required
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) in Maths and English; and have experience in an accounts-based role, with use of accountancy software packages and relevant reporting tools. You will have:
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills in data manipulation and the presentation of financial information
- Good numerical problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- The ability to work to tight deadlines
Benefits
In return we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement (36 days inclusive of bank holidays)
- A wide range of competitive benefits known as CAMbens
- Family friendly policies to help maintain the work-life balance
- Development opportunities
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Application
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Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to Paul Game, Finance advisor finance.advisor@phy.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference KA49935 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Employment Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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