Finance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance Team at Cambridge University Library (CUL) as a Finance/ Accounts Assistant. 

Reporting to the Finance Lead, you will work closely with all members of the Finance Team, undertaking transaction processing in a range of areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing as well as providing other administrative support. 

In addition to being a well organised individual, you must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with other CUL colleagues, Finance Division colleagues, suppliers and customers. Educated to A level standard/ NVQ level 3 (or equivalent level of practical experience), you should have experience working in an accounts/ finance environment. 

This is an exciting time to join CUL, with an opportunity to channel your drive and passion to help them to achieve their mission and vision whilst working in a stimulating and supportive working environment. 

In return, they can offer you a competitive package, including excellent benefits such as joining the Contributory Pension Scheme,  leave of 36 days inclusive of public holidays, and fantastic discounts at local businesses and thousands of retailers. 

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying or at interview if your application is successful. 

Further information on the role, person specification, benefits and much more can be found in the Further Information Document below. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check. 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Galluzzo, Finance Lead: rcg56@cam.ac.uk. 

Closing date for all applications: 10th November 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 26 November 2024 

Please quote reference VE43632 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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