Accounts Assistant

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established education institution as they seek a conscientious individual to join their Finance team.The role plays a key part of the day-to-day running of the department, and within this role you will report into the Finance Manager. This role will be mainly office based, with ad hoc flexibility to work from home.

As the incoming Accounts Assistant, the key responsibilities will be :

• Managing cash and credit card receipts
  
  
• Reconciling transactions, bank statements, and ledgers
  
  
• Allocating student fee receipts
  
  
• Processing monthly card expenses and weekly payments
  
  
• Handling payment queries and audit support
  
  
• Providing cover for Purchase Ledger and Payroll when needed
  
  
• Assisting with other Finance Office duties
  
  

As the successful candidate for this role, you will ideally have previous experience working in a similar finance role previous, with good knowledge of accounts procedures and processes. You will also ideally have knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Payroll for when cover for other colleagues is required. Additional attributes you will display include:

• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and financial systems
  
  
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
  
  
• Strong communication skills
  
  
• Willingness to learn and improve systems
  
  

This role is a great opportunity to work with a well-established Cambridge institution. The role is based in Central Cambridge, with no on site parking, so is best accessed via train or other public transport routes if you live outside of the city centre. For further information, apply now or contact Jamie at Pure for an initial discussion.