Senior Accounts Clerk (Part Time)

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person to join our friendly accounts team as soon as possible. Our ideal candidate is someone with broad experience of finance-based functions. Familiarity with the way the University works is an advantage, but if you have used other systems and have experience of MS Excel, we will teach you how to use the University's systems. You will find the role interesting and varied, with the opportunity to work on your own initiative within the scope of the role. The role includes a full range of accounts duties in Payables, Receivables and General Ledger, with other tasks relating to research grants and payroll. We'd love you to bring good communication skills with patience, tact, diplomacy so that you can help provide a first point of enquiry for staff, students and suppliers seeking accounts-related information, help and guidance.  Sometimes the team's work is very busy, so the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst staying accurate and paying attention to detail is vital.  All members of the team work well to support each other, especially when deadlines are approaching. You will have GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4 or 5 (Grade C) or above.  Additionally, AAT Intermediate, or equivalent is desirable. In return, you will receive the following: Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays Defined benefit pension scheme Enhanced family friendly policies Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers Cycle to work scheme Travel to work loans Eye care voucher scheme Discounted gym membership If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Julie Ingham by email: ji217@cam.ac.uk To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link 'Apply ' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form. Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. Interviews will be held: 29 February 2024 Please quote reference PP40243 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.