Full job descriptionFixed Term Contract (12 months) Finance Assistant
Cambridge (hybrid 50/50)
£28,000-£30,000 per annum
We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a fixed-term contract, supporting high-volume purchase ledger and general ledger activities, combined with Excel based tasks.
Key responsibilities:
*Processing high-volume purchase orders and journal uploads using Excel-based templates.
*Matching purchase orders to invoices and supporting supplier account reconciliations.
*Validating large datasets to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
*Supporting month-end processes, journal postings and account reconciliations.
*Investigating discrepancies and assisting with routine financial reporting.
What we’re looking for:
*Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant or similar accounting support roles.
*Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIF-type formulas.
*Experience working with large volumes of financial data and system uploads.
*Strong attention to detail and a highly accurate approach to work.
*Good problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
*Experience with Atlas or similar Excel-based reporting tools would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with data, improving processes and supporting a busy accounts function.