Accountant - Central and Research Accounting

The Finance Division is currently undertaking an ambitious multi-year transformation programme, introducing new systems and ways of working through to 2027 and beyond.  To aid implementation we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join the Central and Research Accounting section in the Finance Division to provide cover to enable subject matter experts to be assigned to transformation projects.

The Central and Research Accounting section is the 'engine room' for all Finance Division numbers without which no statutory reporting and audit verification would be possible and management financial information for decision making, budgeting & forecasting would not be available.

The Role

You will prepare monthly management information and support the preparation of the University's annual statutory financial statements and returns.  Focusing on the reporting of Plant, Property and Equipment, Inventory, specific General Ledger balances, Research Income, fee collection and Reporting.  You will be required to develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships, ensuring that processes, reports, policies, system developments and future planning are appropriately managed.

Your Skills

The successful candidate will:

- Be a qualified accountant or by experience with strong technical accounting skills.

- Have a flair for systems and procedures. 

- Be able to manage and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.

- Be able to manage people and relationships.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

- 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

- Defined benefits pension schemes

- Flexible working options

- Family-friendly initiatives

- Career development opportunities

- Support for health & mental wellbeing

- Discounts on shopping

- Rental deposit scheme

- Public transport season ticket loans

- Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

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 arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Mike Sinclair, Head of Central and Research Accounting at:

Mike.Sinclair@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st October 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we fill the position.

Please quote reference AG43660 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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