Finance/Accounts Assistant (Fixed Term)

Join our team as a Finance/Accounts Assistant and help us maintain financial records for the Department of Public Health & Primary Care in Cambridge.

We're looking for a talented Finance/Accounts Assistant to join our team and make a valuable contribution to the smooth operation of the Department of Public Health & Primary Care.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Raise and approve purchase orders, process invoices, and reconcile monthly statements from suppliers
• Provide accounts payable and accounts receivable administration
• Add new suppliers to the University financial system and process expense claims
• Undertake the recharge processing for department groups for their Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS), printing and postage charges.
• Approval of all Departmental staff expense claims
• Prepare weekly payment spreadsheets to Payroll and process paying to individuals under the University Payment System.
• Act as the first point of contact for accounting enquiries
• Respond to enquiries from across our diverse department, providing advice and guidance to staff on financial processes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to GCSE/NVQ level 3 or has the relevant practical experience
• Competent in using standard IT packages including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Has previous accounts experience and good customer service skills are essential
• Has AAT or other accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications are desirable but not essential

We can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals
• The option to work in a hybrid fashion
• Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine
• Opportunities for career development
• An excellent location, to the South of Cambridge

Funding is available for 2 years, in the first instance from the commencement of the post.

The post is full time (36.5 hours) per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working considered. We also welcome applications for part time working of no less than 29 hours per week.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN

Informal enquiries can be made to phpc.hr@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 14th May 2023 Interview Date: 24th May 2023

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

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

Please quote reference RH36497 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.

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