Senior Accounts Clerk

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres, with a reputation for outstanding academic achievement that is known world-wide. The Senior Accounts Clerk will coordinate Finance administration services within the Faculty in order to contribute to the management of Faculty finances. This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE). The existing Faculty finance team of Finance Manager and Deputy, one Grade 6, two Grade 5, three Grade 4 and one Grade 3 accounts clerks receive and check up to 6,000 invoices, 2,000 expenses claims and 200 UPS payment forms a year, raise up to 2,000 purchase orders and several hundred AR invoices a year, respond to queries from the full range of Faculty staff and report to budget holders for grant and non-grant accounts. The Grade 4 Senior Accounts Clerk would oversee and manage this activity to ensure consistent, professional service delivery and monitor all the procedures to improve and streamline the Teams processes. In addition they will support the Finance Coordinator, Deputy Finance Manager and Finance Manager by coordinating routine monthly reporting to PIs and budget holders across the Faculty and act as a key contact point for queries from budget holders and Department administrators. The successful candidate will be educated to HND/HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or equivalent level of practical experience. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. The deadline for application is Sunday 22nd November 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 30th November 2026. The post is available immediately. Please note that previous applicants are advised not to re-apply. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paula Boatman, [pf283@cam.ac.uk](mailto:pf283@cam.ac.uk) If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk](mailto:hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk) Please quote reference JB51634 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.