Accounts Cleck (Maternity Cover)

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Department's Finance team on a part-time basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background in financial administration to support the effective management of our Departmental finances.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day administration of accounts and maintenance of accurate financial records. Responsibilities include:

• Processing expense claims accurately and promptly (approximately 75 claims per month, many of which are complex and split across multiple accounts).
• Processing credit card transaction claims on a monthly basis (around 10 claims per month)
• Requesting, amending, and reactivating employee records via the University's financial systems, averaging 10 new employee requests per month.
• Collecting and accounting for weekly cash takings from the canteen, tearoom, and reception (approximately £850 per week), and assisting with deposits into the University's bank account.
• Investigating and resolving expense queries from departmental staff.
• Processing general ledger and research grant journals as required.
• Assisting with data collection for audits, including collating, filing, and scanning invoices and expenses claims.
• Supporting year-end archiving of accounts and ensuring accurate and organised filing of all accounting documents.

You will work closely with the Finance team and contribute to maintaining the Department's robust financial procedures.

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Experienced in processing financial transactions, ideally with experience using Oracle Financials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Organised, able to meet tight deadlines, and confident in managing multiple tasks.
• A team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
• Educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or with equivalent practical experience.

Experience in financial administration within a higher education environment would be advantageous.

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We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period.

Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Natalia Kina, email nk661@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ46890 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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Key information

Department/location

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Salary

£24,685-£27,319 pro rata

Reference

LJ46890

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

8 August 2025

Closing date

31 August 2025