Finance Apprentice Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
We are seeking a motivated Finance Apprentice to join our Professional Services Finance team, providing a comprehensive Finance service to five departments (collectively known as the Cluster).
The role is office based in the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Addenbrooke's site and you will, during your 1.5-year apprenticeship, form a key part in the day-to-day processes of the Finance team working to provide timely, accurate and professional administrative support to Finance and a wide range of different areas and projects that impact the Departments alongside studying the AAT Level 3 qualification.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Cambridge is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and training. You will learn on the job by working with an experienced professional service team and have allocation study time to complete course work. You will be responsible for providing support to the Finance team to ensure the smooth running of Cluster finance processes, including cash management and procurement activities, as well as providing support with accounts payable and accounts receivable administration.
You will report to the Finance Manager and will be working closely with the professional services teams and wider University.
Ideally you will have excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. While accounts experience is not necessary, you must be willing to learn and put in the necessary work to gain the Level 3 accounting qualification. A basic knowledge of accounts however is desirable.
Applicants should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs or the equivalent at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, Science and English. AS Level or A Levels are desirable. Good organisation, communication and time management skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Shakeelbee Nayamuth ([email protected] )
Fixed-term: 18 months.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.
Applications for this apprenticeship are being handled by the training provider, Cambridge Regional College.
To apply, please follow this link: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000152224
Please quote reference RA36299 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.
