Finance Coordinator

Department/Location: Office of the School of Clinical Medicine

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Finance Co-ordinator(s) to join the Clinical School Finance Team. This role is a unique opportunity to work as a member of the School Team, providing direct assistance to a number of the School's departments, whilst helping to support key projects such as the implementation of the University's Finance Transformation Programme. 

If you are passionate about Finance, keen to develop your skills and qualifications, and looking for an exciting opportunity to deliver a high quality service to a world leading medical school at the University of Cambridge, then this is the role for you. 

The successful candidate will: provide account management services to a range of departments in the School, overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports across both the general ledger and research grants; contribute to the review of financial processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the University's Financial Regulations; provide support to key finance projects being managed by the Clinical School Finance Team; and support the administration of Trust Funds held within the School. 

The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) in Maths and English; have experience in an accounts-based role, with the use of accountancy software packages and relevant reporting tools; have AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma (or equivalent accounting qualification) or be actively studying for the later stages of that qualification. 

In return we offer a competitive salary package, generous annual leave entitlement, potential support for continued study / professional qualifications and family friendly policies to help maintain your work-life balance. 

The Clinical School Finance Team are based in the Clinical School Office which is part of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and are currently operating a hybrid working model. This arrangement is subject to regular review, and the successful postholder would be expected to attend the workplace circa. 2-3 days per week (working from home on the remaining days). 

This role is available on a full time, part time or flexible (e.g. term time) basis.  Part time applications to complete some aspects of the role would be welcomed, and may result in more than one appointment. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to financeadvisor@medschl.cam.ac.uk. 

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

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

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Closing date: 12th November 2025 

Interview date: Likely to be the week commencing 24th November 2025 

Please quote reference RA47669 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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