Senior Accounts Assistant
University of Cambridge - Department of Pharmacology, Central Cambridge
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | £27,865 to £31,861 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 4th November 2026 |
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| Closes: | 25th November 2026 |
| Job Ref: | PL51587 |
The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, is seeking a proactive and highly-organised Senior Accounts Assistant to join the Accounts team, providing the administration of accounts and maintenance of financial records in order to contribute to the management of departmental finances.
The Senior Accounts Assistant will be the first point of contact for financial matters, liaising with departmental staff and giving advice regarding financial procedures, dealing with daily telephone and email queries from suppliers, as well as attending relevant meetings as necessary.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, and have a positive, service-oriented, flexible, can-do attitude. They will be able to work both independently and in a team, with a pro-active approach to troubleshooting and problem solving. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and effective time management are essential.
Candidates must be educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent and have experience working in an accounts environment. Previous experience in University systems as well as an understanding of an academic environment is desirable. The role holder will have excellent IT skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Further details can be found in the Further Particulars information, click the 'Apply' button above.
The Department holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities, values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
Informal enquiries about the position can be made to: fincoordinator@phar.cam.ac.uk
For enquiries about the online application process, please contact the HR Team, hr@phar.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PL51587 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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