Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Payments

Cambridge, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Emmanuel College's Finance Team is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive individual to be Accounts Assistant- Payments, within the Bursary. For the successful applicant, this opportunity entails dual responsibility for processing supplier invoices. Key responsibilities are ensuring that all relevant documentation is available to allow supplier invoices to paid in line with supplier credit terms, and timely completion of work in accordance with financial timetables or other deadlines issued by the College Accountant. Successful candidates will have a professional and customer focused approach and be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Ideally the post-holder will be qualified at AAT level 2 or working towards this. Candidates must possess strong technical and IT skills, a good understanding of purchase ledger, and experience of working in a financial environment. Further details can be found within the job description and person specification.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.67 hours per week in the College. After initial induction and training has taken place, the there will be opportunity for hybrid working one day a week.

In return, Emmanuel can offer, amongst other benefits:

working from home 1 day a week 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays excellent contributory pension schemes discretionary Christmas bonus free lunch when working in College access to the college gym and swimming pool Employee Assistance Programme On-site parking

Closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 22nd August 2025. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 1st September 2025.

The College reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if there is significant interest in the position.

Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.

Emmanuel College, affectionately known as 'Emma' is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor.

Being employed at Emma means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.