via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Finance Assistant

Broster Buchanan
Cambridge Full-time GBP 27,000 – 30,000
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Looking to work for an organisation with a great culture and developmental opportunities?

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant joining a great team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced finance department. You will play an essential role in supporting day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices.


Key Deliverables:

  • Monitor the Finance inbox, process AP invoices; store AR invoices; and manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable email inboxes, ensuring that all inquiries are addressed promptly.

  • Validate and update vendor bank details and contact information, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

  • Contact suppliers and work with external key stakeholders.

  • Responsible for Purchase Orders and related documents with Heads of Department to ensure compliance and accuracy.

  • Prepare and process weekly AP journals for invoice uploads into the finance system, ensuring accuracy and proper coding for the following week's payment.

  • Daily Journal Preparation & Reconciliation

  • Match, enter, and monitor both PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring that all invoices are accurately coded, processed, and approved in a timely manner.

  • Help support expense management.


The Right Candidate:
  • You will have proven track record.

  • Work in a pro-active manner.

  • Take ownership.

  • Manage your own time and establish priorities.

  • Produce and encourage a high standard of work.

  • Alert the Head of finance to any concerns or opportunities.

  • Take initiative and think ahead.

  • Ensure confidentiality in relation to personnel, finance, students and other sensitive areas.

  • Have a finance related qualification or be working towards it.

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