Finance Assistant at University of Cambridge

Q: What are the main responsibilities of this Finance Assistant position?

Primary duties focus on AP Accounts Payable and expense processing. Additional tasks include financial reporting on general ledger and research grants, advising budget holders, supporting month-end/year-end processes, and ensuring compliance with University Financial Regulations. See similar administration roles .

Q: Where is the Finance Assistant job located and what is the work environment?

The role is based at the West Cambridge site in the new state-of-the-art Ray Dolby Centre . The Department of Physics offers a friendly team environment with hybrid-friendly policies to support work-life balance.

Finance Assistant

The Department of Physics is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly team during an exciting period. The Department has recently taken occupancy of its new, state of the art, research facility, the Ray Dolby Centre.

We are based on the West Cambridge site and the role supports the finance administration needs of the Department of Physics.

The successful candidate will primarily support the AP Accounts Payable and expense processing function within the Physics Department. Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; carrying out financial management and reporting activities on both general ledger accounts and research grants; provide financial advice to budget holders; assist with month-end, half year-end and year-end processes; ensure recharges and expenses are processed in a timely manner; contribute to the review of financial processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the University's Financial Regulations and cover for other Finance staff when required.

The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) in Maths and English; and have experience in an accounts-based role, with use of accountancy software packages and relevant reporting tools. You will have intermediate to advanced Excel skills in data manipulation and the presentation of financial information, good numerical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, as well as accuracy and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

In return we offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (36 days inclusive of bank holidays), a wide range of competitive benefits known as CAMbens, family friendly policies to help maintain the work-life balance as well as development opportunities.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to Paul Game, Finance advisor finance.advisor@phy.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA49935 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.

🎓What qualifications are needed for the Finance Assistant role?

Candidates need GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English plus experience in an accounts-based role. Key skills include accountancy software, reporting tools, and intermediate to advanced Excel for data manipulation. Strong numerical problem-solving and deadline management are essential.

📋What are the main responsibilities of this Finance Assistant position?

Primary duties focus on AP Accounts Payable and expense processing. Additional tasks include financial reporting on general ledger and research grants, advising budget holders, supporting month-end/year-end processes, and ensuring compliance with University Financial Regulations. See similar administration roles.

📍Where is the Finance Assistant job located and what is the work environment?

The role is based at the West Cambridge site in the new state-of-the-art Ray Dolby Centre. The Department of Physics offers a friendly team environment with hybrid-friendly policies to support work-life balance.

💼What benefits are offered for the Finance Assistant role?

Benefits include a competitive salary, 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), the CAMbens package, family-friendly policies, and professional development opportunities. Explore more admin benefits in higher ed.

🌍Do I need UK work eligibility for this Finance Assistant vacancy?

Yes. The University requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK. Informal enquiries can be sent to finance.advisor@phy.cam.ac.uk quoting reference KA49935.

Finance Assistant

University of Cambridge

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