Finance Helpdesk Associate (Hybrid, Fixed-Term)

Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Cambridge seeks an Accounts Assistant - Helpdesk to join their Finance Division. The successful candidate will provide first-line support for the Cambridge University Financial System including areas such as Accounts Payable and Receivable. Strong accounting transaction skills, interpersonal abilities, and intermediate Excel knowledge are essential. Benefits include 36 days annual leave, pension schemes, and hybrid working options. Applications are welcome until 22nd February 2027.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension schemes

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Discounts on shopping

Public transport season ticket loans

Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Qualifications

• Strong abilities within processing accounting transactions.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and working knowledge of Oracle Financials.
• Experience of dealing with complex reconciliations.
• Strengths of time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support for the Cambridge University Financial System.
• Assist Accounts Receivable, Payable, and Cash Management teams.
• Preparation, verification, and reconciliation of International Payments.
• Liaise with departments regarding allocation of payments.

Skills

Processing accounting transactions

Excellent interpersonal skills

Intermediate Excel knowledge

Working knowledge of Oracle Financials

Complex reconciliations

Time management

Job description

A leading UK university in Cambridge seeks an Accounts Assistant - Helpdesk to join their Finance Division. The successful candidate will provide first-line support for the Cambridge University Financial System including areas such as Accounts Payable and Receivable. Strong accounting transaction skills, interpersonal abilities, and intermediate Excel knowledge are essential. Benefits include 36 days annual leave, pension schemes, and hybrid working options. Applications are welcome until 22nd February 2027.