Finance Assistant

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about supporting financial operations in a prestigious academic environment? The University of Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team based in the University Information Services (UIS).

UIS is a centralised department within the University. We work collaboratively with colleagues in departments, colleges, and other institutions to provide a range of IT services to support the needs of all users at the University.

The role holder will be at the heart of our efforts to ensure we deliver these services in an efficient and cost-effective manner, while adhering to the relevant financial processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing financial transactions, including invoicing and expense processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support budget preparation and monitoring.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders regarding financial queries.
• Contribute to financial reporting and analysis to support departmental objectives.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with the Universities finance system (Oracle) would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Previous experience with finance or administration in an educational setting is preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us?

In return, we can offer a competitive package, including excellent benefits such as joining the Contributory Pension Scheme, leave of 36 days inclusive of public holidays, and fantastic discounts at local businesses and thousands of retailers.

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. Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying or at interview if your application is successful.

Further information on the role, person specification, benefits and much more can be found in the Further Information Document.Clik the 'Apply' button above. 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Michael Webster, Finance Manager, at michael.webster@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC43890 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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