This is an exciting opportunity to become the Accounts Assistant in the School of Biological Sciences. The School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) is one of the six Schools in the University. The school comprises of nine academic Departments, plus five major research Institutions and an animal hospital. The school has a population of around 2000 staff and around 1000 postgraduate students, with a total spend in excess of £180m.
Working within the School Finance Office, this role will contribute to the delivery of the school's academic vision by providing both accurate and timely financial administrative and financial reporting support to the 40 plus staff in the school office. This role will provide support to both the Finance and Research Grants coordinator and the Senior Finance Advisor, supporting both office and SBS departments work. You will carry out the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the School of Biological Sciences as well as assisting the School Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Advisor in financial management activities across the School and the SBS departments.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and experience of working in an accounts environment. Experience of working with research grants, would also be desirable. As the role involves liaising with members of the Institute at all levels and occasionally external agencies and sponsors, in addition to acting as a point of contact for financial queries, it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. You should be able to work as part of a team but also to work independently. Knowledge of university finance systems would be an advantage, to enable you to provide cover for the team during holidays of other team members.
We are seeking an enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Bhavna Shah (Senior Finance Advisor) at bhavna.shah@admin.cam.ac.uk.
This position is permanent and available immediately.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
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