Accounts Assistant Cash Management

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cash Management team of the Finance Division as an Accounts Assistant, Cash Management.

The Cash Management team is responsible for the day-to-day reconciliation of all transactions on the University's bank accounts, with weekly, monthly and annual deadlines, including areas such as: identifying and reconciling income to departmental receipts, distribution of information to University departments, being a point of contact for bank account-related queries and investigation of unidentified bank credits.

The Role

Reporting to the Helpdesk and Cash Management Supervisor, you will provide support to the Accounts Receivable, Payable and Cash Management teams in areas relating to transactions on the University bank accounts, such as:

• Uploading bank statements daily to the University Finance System.
• Reconciliation of income received into and payments made from the bank accounts.
• Liaising with departments and external customers regarding allocation of unidentified payments to the University.
• Distribution of information to departments, including regular lists of payments received, to support the accurate allocation of all income.
• Any other administrative assistance required in these areas.

Your Skills

You will possess the following:

• Experience of working in a financial environment with exposure to transaction processing
• Good basic IT skills to include knowledge of excel and ideally a working knowledge of Oracle Financials
• Strengths of time management and attention to detail along with good problem-solving abilities
• Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively to a range of contacts.

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
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

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 30 September 2028 in the first instance.

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

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.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Simon Miller on simon.miller@admin.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 9 August 2026. The interview date for the role is 18 August 2026.

Please quote reference AG50448 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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