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The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading academic institutions, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. For nearly 800 years, we’ve been at the forefront of ground breaking discoveries, shaping global knowledge across diverse fields. With 31 Colleges, over 150 faculties and departments, and a thriving ecosystem of museums, libraries, and research centres.
At Cambridge, our mission is to contribute to society through world-class education, learning, and research. With a deep respect for tradition and a bold vision for the future, we continue to shape the world through knowledge, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join us on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE) for a fixed term contract until 31st December 2026.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.
Handling a wide variety of financial processes, you’ll raise purchase orders, process supplier invoices, and manage customer billing and credit control.
You’ll also run finance system reports, monitor expenditure against budgets and grants, and support budget holders by investigating and resolving queries.
Acting as the first point of contact for financial matters, you’ll also provide advice and guidance to staff across the Faculty and ensure compliance with University procedures.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage supplier databases and liaise with suppliers on returns and anomalies
• Process staff expenses, student payments, and customer income
• Support the month-end process with reporting and reconciliations
• Maintain comprehensive financial records for audit purposes