Apprentice Accounts Assistant (Fixed Term)

Recruiter
Cambridge University
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
26 Jun 2022
Closes
26 Jul 2022
Ref
NQ31843
Experience level
Entry level, Apprenticeship
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Apprentice Accounts Assistant. The purpose of the role is to assist in the administration of accounts and maintenance of financial records within the department. This is in order to contribute to the management of departmental finances.

The Apprentice will be a part of the Accounts Section and will therefore study the AAT Level 3 qualification, while learning about the various Accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

This opportunity will give you real life experience processing invoices for the department as well as expense claims for staff and students in the University environment. Other duties will include petty cash maintenance and occasional cover for Stores.

The individual will also be required to provide other support as required by the Departmental Finance Manager.

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Cambridge is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and training while completing your studies. You will learn on the job by working with experienced finance professionals in a higher education environment and have allocated study time to complete course work. You will contribute to the daily organisational tasks of a highly successful finance function within the department.

We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing. We are also looking for the ability to work well within a small team. You must have a keen interest in knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts related to Finance / Accounts.

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs or the equivalent at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, Science and English.

If you have queries regarding the application process please contact Karen Langford, HR Manager, email: hr@ceb.cam.ac.uk

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2022

Interviews will take place in early August 2022.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries on the role can be made to Womba Lagrue, Departmental Finance Manager, email: wl420@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NQ31843 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.

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