Accounts Administrator

Newnham College is seeking to recruit a full-time Accounts Administrator to join the Bursary team dealing with the College’s financial accounts, but part-time (minimum 4 days a week could be considered). Working as part of a close-knit team of professionals, this role deals with the administration of student accounts, conference income and posting and reconciliation of bank entries to the ledger. Reporting to the College Accountant, this role requires attention to detail, good aptitude in the use of excel, excellent knowledge of financial packages such as SUN or similar, and calls for a proactive individual with experience of working in a busy accounts office.

This is a permanent post working full-time hours of 37.5 hours a week, but fewer hours could be considered (minimum 4 days a week). The salary is paid at point 34 on the University’s single salary spine, the full time equivalent (FTE) for which is currently £30,805 per annum. The College offers membership of the generous USS pension scheme, with a current employer contribution rate of 14.5% and holiday entitlement is 33 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays) – pro rata for part-time. Other benefits include a free meal when on duty, free car parking where available and free use of the College’s gym facilities.

How to apply

A job description with person specification, application form and equal opportunities form can be found by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Please demonstrate in the application form how you meet the essential requirements of the role found in the person specification.

Completed applications should be emailed to HR@newn.cam.ac.uk by the closing deadline of noon on Monday 2 June 2025. The intention is that interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 9 June 2025.

Newnham College is an equal opportunities employer.

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