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Finance Administrator

Assistant staff

7 May 2026

Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

University of Cambridge

Type

Staff / Administration

Salary

£31,236-£35,608

Required Qualifications

Finance experience
Microsoft Office skills
Reporting tools
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Finance administration knowledge
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Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Come and join our professional services team at the Department of Pathology

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled individual to join our Finance team. The successful candidate, alongside others in the team, will be responsible for coordinating Finance administration services within the Department and for delivering of high-quality support in finance for our large and busy Department.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where the professional services team are valued and developed.

As a Finance Administrator, you will play an important role in our department. We are seeking applicants ideally with previous experience in finance roles, with excellent Microsoft Office skills and experience of using relevant reporting tools, as well as those with high level of accuracy and attention to detail, excellent communication skills and factual & theoretical knowledge of finance administration.

Duties will include:

  • Carry out the procurement function of the department.
  • Carry out financial management and reporting activities.
  • Act as a key contact for the department with university central finance.
  • Provide financial advice to the Head of Department and budget holders.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity, we strongly encourage you to contact Thomas Smith for further information: trs29@cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please quote reference PK49364 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 Pathology

Salary

£31,236-£35,608

Reference

PK49060

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

15 April 2026

Closing date

7 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Finance Administrator?

The role involves carrying out the procurement function, financial management and reporting, acting as key contact with university central finance, and providing financial advice to the Head of Department and budget holders. This supports the busy Department of Pathology. For more administration jobs, visit administration jobs.

🎓What qualifications and skills are required?

Ideal candidates have previous experience in finance roles, excellent Microsoft Office skills, experience with reporting tools, high accuracy, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and factual & theoretical finance administration knowledge. Explore higher-ed jobs admin at higher ed admin jobs.

💰What is the salary and employment details?

The salary range is £31,236-£35,608 for this full-time staff position in the Department of Pathology. Check university salaries via professor salaries and more for comparisons.

📝How do I apply for this Finance Administrator role?

Quote reference PK49364 on your application. Click 'Apply' to register and apply online. Contact Thomas Smith at trs29@cam.ac.uk for more info. A health assessment is required post-offer. See free resume template to prepare.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available, and what about eligibility?

The University requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK, so no visa sponsorship is indicated. The closing date is 7 May 2026. Applications from all sections of society are encouraged for equality and diversity. View higher ed jobs for similar opportunities.

👥What is the work environment like?

Join an inclusive and supportive environment in the professional services team at the Department of Pathology, where staff are valued and developed. It's a large, busy department focused on high-quality finance support. Learn more about employer branding in higher ed.
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