Senior Accounts Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
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Description
The Accounting Services section provides key strategic operational accounting and administration services to the University.

The scope of the work carried out by the teams and sections are wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of the University's Accounts Payable, Receivable, Cash Management and Payroll functions and to assist in decision making at all levels of the institution.


The role will liaise and actively participate with many stakeholders including external suppliers, departmental accounts staff and financial systems staff to facilitate the development of sound financial process and procedures relating to the operation of eInvoicing process.


The Role
You will have a wide range of responsibilities within the Accounts payable team including:

  • The reconciliation of the University's key eInvoice Supplier accounts.
  • Responsible for carrying out Accounts Payable monthly/annual procedures including preparation of statistical data for departments and assist with Monthly Management Information reporting.
  • Undertake development projects for the Cashier/Payables Coordinator and AP Lead, including devising new and/or more effective procedures, improving internal controls, performing checks to prove the integrity of data within the Cambridge University Finance System.
  • The post holder will also support the Cashier/Payables Coordinator across a range of duties within the Payable team.

Your Skills

  • It is essential that you have experience of working in a finance office / administration function.
  • Good IT skills and experience
- excel spreadsheets (advanced level preferred) and word documents. Power BI experience desirable.

  • Able to work with Technical System Staff to resolve technical issues.
  • Able to prioritise workloads to meet set deadlines.
  • Good communication skills, orally and in writing and able to present information.
  • You will be educated to GCE A level or equivalent (including GCSE/O Level Mathematics and English). Foundation level AAT is desirable along with willingness to continue studies.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

  • 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Defined benefits pension schemes
  • Flexible working options
  • Familyfriendly initiatives
  • Career development opportunities
  • Support for health & mental wellbeing
  • Discounts on shopping
  • Rental deposit scheme
  • Public transport season ticket loans
  • Taxefficient bicycle and charitygiving schemes

Location
Funding for this post is available for 2 years.

Closing date: 2nd June 2024

Interview date: 12th, 13th and 14th June 2024

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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