Accounts Assistant - Supplier Database

Are you detail-driven and ready to support the running of a vital supplier database in a fast-paced Accounts Payable team? 

This role sits within our finance operations team and supports the day-to-day maintenance of our supplier database. The database holds important payee information, including names, addresses and bank details, and accuracy is essential to ensure payments are processed correctly. 

With around 1,300 new suppliers added each month and a total database of approximately 100,000 records, the role plays a vital part in ensuring data integrity and supporting efficient financial operations. 

You will be part of a supportive team environment where colleagues work closely together. A positive and proactive approach is encouraged, with opportunities to learn, build confidence, and suggest improvements as you develop in the role. 

The Role 

You will: 

• Provide support and cover for the on-line requests from departments.
• Carry out validation of input and credit checks on suppliers.
• Follow up queries with requesters and then set up new supplier details on the computerised accounts payable system (CUFS).
• Carry out re-activations and amendments to suppliers' records.
• Receive and respond to departmental queries and log the details with the Helpdesk if necessary.
• Produce daily updates on new supplier's status.

Your Skills 

You will:

• Have experience working in an account's environment.
• Possess excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Have good basic IT skills including good skills in using Excel spreadsheets and analysing large volumes of data.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping

Location 

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. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.

Please note: The University is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirements

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

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

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Sabrina Farrow, Accounting Services Team Leader at srf46@cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12 July 2026. The interviews dates for the role are planned for week commencing 20 July 2026.

Please quote reference AG49941 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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