Accounts Assistant

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Cambridge is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support its financial administration. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and providing guidance on financial procedures. The successful candidate should have experience in an accounts environment, strong finance principles, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary range between £27,319 and £31,236.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an accounts environment.
• Strong knowledge of finance principles is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Provide guidance on financial procedures.

Skills

Experience in an accounts environment

Strong knowledge of finance principles

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in relevant accounts software

Job description

# Accounts AssistantThe Fitzwilliam Museum: Opening up the past to transform our futures.As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in conservation and heritage science.The role of Accounts Assistant supports the financial administration of the Museum and the Hamilton Kerr Institute. This position involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, and providing guidance on financial procedures.The successful candidate will bring experience in an accounts environment, strong knowledge of finance principles, excellent communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant accounts software.To help support our staff to thrive both professionally and personally, we have adopted a system of hybrid working, meaning staff are empowered to split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Closing date for applications: 18th January 2026Interviews for the role will be held: week commencing 26th January 2026Please quote reference DA48248 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.### Department/location### Salary£27,319-£31,236### ReferenceDA48248### Category### Date published12 December 2025### Closing date18 January 2026