University of Cambridge Hiring for Faculty Finance Assistant Job at Cambridge, East of England, England Full Time

MMLL is a large, complex and welcoming Faculty with an exceptional international record in teaching and research. We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile person with excellent skills in accounts and financial administration to make a positive contribution to our 22-person strong Professional Services team.

The Faculty Finance Assistant works with the Faculty Finance Coordinator supporting the day to day running of all aspects of the accounting and financial procedures for the Faculty and will maintain routine procedures in their absence. Duties will include preparing and raising invoices for incoming payments, raising purchase orders, undertaking and advising on procurement and tender procedures, reporting on research grants, monitoring expenditure on budgets, and assisting with month and year end reporting. There will also be opportunities to develop skills in research funding applications and trust fund management.

The successful candidate will be educated to ‘A’ Level standard, highly numerate, analytical and proficient in standard software packages, particularly Excel. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to explain financial procedures effectively to non-finance staff, as well as the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy whilst working to tight deadlines in a busy environment.

Experience working in a busy accounts environment and of using computerised accounting systems is essential, ideally with Oracle financials and/or the Cambridge University Financial System (CUFS).

Informal enquiries can be made to Alison Murfin [email protected]. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Schools HR Team, [email protected].

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The closing date is midnight (BST) on Thursday 30th June 2022. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on Friday 8th July 2022, subject to confirmation.

Please quote reference GP31764 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.