Finance Apprentice

Limit of tenure applies 18 months

This is an exciting opportunity to join the department of Psychiatry, part of the School of Clinical Medicine as Level 3 Finance Apprentice.

The department's Core Professional Services team provide specialist support to those within the department in the areas of finance, HR and education.

The post-holder will play a key part in the day-to-day processes of the finance team working to provide timely, accurate and professional administrative support to a range of groups  and projects.  Based within the Core Financial Team and with the support of these key members of staff, the post-holder will provide financial support to staff, students, visitors and research participants based in the department. The role will also involve liaison with others both within and external to the University as required to undertake the responsibilities of the role.

The Apprentice will undertake study of the AAT Level 3 qualification, while learning about the various Accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. They will also provide support in assisting with research grant financial processes and reporting

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Cambridge is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and training. You will learn on the job by working with an experienced professional service team and have allocation study time to complete course work.

About you:

• You must be willing to learn and to take responsibility for your own development
• You will have a minimum of 4 GCSEs or the equivalent at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, Science and English
• Excellent IT skills , including Microsoft Excel
• Good organisation, communication and time management skills
• A flexible approach and willingness to take on additional accounts duties as necessary
• Willingness take responsibility for their own development
• Able and willing to follow instructions and learn new tasks
• Excellent attention to detail

Please note we cannot accept applicants who have an Accountancy Qualification at a higher level than level 3.  

Informal enquiries may be directed to Angela Cattermole (Senior Finance Coordinator) ac473@cam.ac.uk

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

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 12th January 2024

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RN44388 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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