University of Cambridge Hiring for Finance/Accounts Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term) Job at Cambridge, East of England, England Full Time

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance/Accounts Assistant to support the work in the Department of Public Health & Primary Care as part of the Professional Services Team. The role will assist in the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the Department in order to contribute to the management of Departmental finances. To provide an efficient and effective administrative service to the Department of Public Health and Primary Care (PHPC) and all of the subgroups within PHPC and to facilitate the smooth operation of the Department.

The post-holder will provide accounts payable and accounts receivable administration. Process and raise invoices, liaise with budget holders and suppliers, gather necessary supplier details in order to add new suppliers in the University financial system, raise purchase orders and check and match purchase orders against invoices, process expense claims, reconcile monthly statements from suppliers. The post-holder will act as the first point of contact for accounting enquiries. Respond to routine queries from suppliers and departmental staff referring as necessary, give basic advice and guidance to staff on financial processes and provide documentation, spreadsheets and relevant information such as invoice information, as requested by the Finance Coordinator or Business & Operations Manager (and nominated Deputy in their absence).

Candidates will be educated to GCSE/NVQ level 3 or have equivalent qualifications or have equivalent level of practical experience. The post-holder must be competent in using all standard IT packages including Excel, Word and Outlook. They should be able to prioritise their own workload and have good oral and written communications skills and work well as part of a team. Previous accounts experience and good customer service skills are essential. AAT or other accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications are desirable but not essential.

The funding for this post is available for 1 year from commencement in post.

The hours of work for the position are 35 hours per week, working days will be Monday – Friday.

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

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Closing Date: 28 September 2022

Interview Date: 5 October 2022

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

Please quote reference RH33184 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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