Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator

Cambridge

Salary: up to £23,000 per annum plus end of contract bonus

Contract length: up to 18 months Max

Description of role

The Research team in Cambridge, UK, is looking for a finance administrator to provide support to a team of world-leading researchers and engineers.

Working alongside our Finance Analyst, the role has the following responsibilities:

• Collates and processes invoices according to policies.
• Processes expenses, ensuring that they adhere to policies.
• Raises purchase orders as required.
• Handles the procurement process for software and hardware purchases.
• Tracks and charges personal post.
• Raises and distributes cheques, as required.
• Provides support for month/quarter/year end close.

• Journal entry support.
• General administration support.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Person Specification

• Excellent planning and organisational skills (ability to multi-task and prioritise).
• High sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle highly confidential matters and act with discretion.
• Able to work well under pressure and within short time constraints.
• Excellent written English skills and attention to detail (must be a fluent English speaker).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Outlook essential.
• A team player, able to work on own initiative when required.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience working in an administration role. Preferably in a financial/accounts team.
• Experience working within a global organisation across multiple time zones would be desirable, but not essential.