Finance Apprentice

This role is focussed on the administrative side of the accounts function in the department, with general tasks including but not limited to:

Administrative support to the Research Grants function within finance, assisting with queries from both colleagues and funders, running reports, journalling costs, creating small application costings, and maintaining an electronic filing system Provide support with accounts payable and accounts receivable administration. Process and raise invoices, deal with both supplier and customer queries, resolve issues with invoices on hold, and transfer costs as requested by colleagues Carry out general administrative duties. Maintain accurate filing systems for accounting documents, bring ineffective processes to the attention of the line manager, check expense claims adhere to policy Provide support to the finance team to ensure the smooth running of finance processes, including cash management and procurement activities

Training:
The applicant will train under First Intuition Cambridge for their level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification They will be expected to attend regular in-centre tuition courses throughout a 12 - 14-month period which will help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in accountancy-related practices First Intuition Cambridge Ltd has Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough and Milton Keynes centres

Training Outcome:
Potential to obtain a permanent position in the department for the right candidate dependent on funding availability More likely to be successful in applications to other University departments after successful completion of post

Employer Description:
The Department of Medicine seeks to produce the highest quality research output while increasing the efficacy of translation, delivering a global impact upon clinical practice and patient wellbeing. We seek to enhance graduate education, and its interface with the NHS both at the research and clinical levels, while focusing on the success, wellbeing and diversity of its key resource, our staff and students. With 550 staff and students, and a further 200 visitors, the Department of Medicine is the largest in the School of Clinical Medicine. We house over 80 Principal Investigators, 50% of whom are clinically active; and hold over 250 active grants worth £150M with an annual expenditure of £30M.

Working Hours :
Flexible, but core hours are Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Time management,Excel skills