On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Cambridge Regional College has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or experienced qualified AAT L4 to join the Finance team in Cambridge. You will join us on a full-time basis (hybrid working available) and in return we can offer a salary c.£50,000 to £55,000 p.a. dependent on experience, plus benefits. Just some of the other additional rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Free on-site car parking
- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities. About Cambridge Regional College (CRC): We are a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country CRC is a college to be proud of. With over 750 staff and 8000 students, the campus atmosphere is busy and vibrant and you will find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. We strive to achieve very high standards of teaching with regular staff development. About the Finance Manager role: We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join our team, based in Cambridge. Working closely with and reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will lead a small team and be responsible for ensuring that financial reporting information produced by the College is timely, transparent and accurate, to enable clear financial management of the College. This is a vital role which will provide both support to the Director of Finance, together with operational management of key parts of the College’s Finance services, resulting in the delivery of efficient services to support the College vision. You will be responsible for development of the College finance system and reporting, Sales ledger/Sales Ledger Admin, Purchase Ledger and the month end process. To be considered for this pivotal role you will be a finance professional and will be CIMA, ACA, ACCA or CIPFA qualified or equivalent with experience of successfully managing financial functions and working with devolved budget holders. The College will also consider applications from experienced part qualified accountants and Accounting Technicians You should be able to demonstrate strong management and leadership skills which empower staff to perform to their full potential and drive financial awareness and improvement across the organisation. You will have drive and ambition and the ability to work both independently when required and to bring the team together to achieve objectives. You should have a strong commercial awareness, be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and ideally you will have previous experience of developing and assisting in the delivery of financial training. It is essential that you have the ability and interest to be involved in the day to day operations of the department. Safeguarding statement: Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Finance Assistant

Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park

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The Opportunity

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as an Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the timely billing of accounts and supporting the Financial Controller to deliver a streamlined service within the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile the daily revenue performance and balance credit cards daily. Perform daily control checks as per company control procedures. Ensure all postings are recorded correctly and accurately.
• Assist central LGH credit control with queires and back up.
• Working in co-ordination with central LGH finance team to assist with processing invoices and checking statements.
• Dealing with ad hoc requests and helping with any guest rekated financial queries.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

The Ideal Candidate

• A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or equivalent and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous hotel finance experience preferred.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to work in a dynamic team environment then we look forward to hearing from you!

Hotel

The Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park Hotel provides convenient access to central London's major attractions, with Great Portland Street and Regent's Park Tube stations located just a few minutes away. The hotel is also located near the A501 and is a 45-minute drive from Heathrow Airport.

Guests can easily explore the leafy grounds of Regent's Park or indulge in shopping on bustling Oxford Street, both within walking distance of the hotel. Popular family-friendly attractions, such as Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, and London Zoo, are also located nearby.

Cultural enthusiasts can visit the British Museum, which is less than a mile away, to discover ancient treasures and learn about cultures from around the world. Additionally, guests can explore a variety of exhibitions at the British Library.

For theater lovers, the West End is just a 15-minute walk away, along with the vibrant bars and restaurants of Soho.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Maintaining thorough familiarity with the relevant general practice payment regulations and requirements, and ensure that the implications of all amendments are understood and implemented. Ensuring that all income is claimed/invoiced, received and banked. Support the practice budget, manage and plan through provision of timely reports as agreed with the PM and the Partners. Support to maximise NHS and private income through the PMS contract, Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services, other national and local incentives, and advise on income generation initiatives. Work with the Practice Manager to collate and submit in an agreed timescale with the accountants year-end figures promptly and liaise with the accountant. Administer NHS Pension returns and payments within agreed timescales. Administer payroll including checking hours worked, calculating pay, tax and pension contributions, starter/leaver forms and source documents are collated and submitted to our Payroll company in an accurate & timely manner. Administer Inland Revenue returns and payments at required intervals. Administer NHS Pension returns and payments within agreed timescales. Oversee the completion of the following by the business administrator: Monitor and reconcile income and expenditure and purchase ledger transactions Invoicing income streams Manage appropriate systems for handling and recording of cheques Contract Management To read and be aware of all the primary care contractual obligations, including; Enhanced Services Locally Commissioned Services QOF (Quality Outcomes Framework) GP Contract Medicines Management and additional Services

Applicants should ensure they meet the following criteria before applying: CCAB Qualified Accountant with minimum 6 years post qualification experience Evidence of strong line management experience including examples of managing difficult individuals and creating a high performing team. Proven track record of a significant knowledge of reporting requirements including evidence of preparing and presenting insightful financial information to senior leadership/governance bodies Strong analytical and reporting skills including the ability to learn new skills to evolve to changing technology that supports leading edge analysis Track record of providing appropriate advice, support, judgements and decision making

Main duties continued: Support the delivery of regional financial targets ensuring that systems and organisations deliver value for money, financially sustainable and efficient plans, supported by effective cost improvement programmes utilising regional benchmarking, learning and best practice. Ensure robust processes are in place to monitor financial performance to maintain a clear and up-to-date view of the financial position. Provide robust forecasts, risk predictions and mitigations. Ensure that systems, processes and information flows provide effective early warnings of potential failures in service quality, financial management, partnerships and performance. Take a risk based approach, in line with national frameworks to intervene, anticipate and avoid such failures. Play a key role with regional colleagues and work with them to tackle performance risks and issues, ensuring that support to improve is provided early. Provide expert advice to inform formal regulatory interactions and/or interventions where necessary. Lead financial intervention processes in the event of material concerns about financial performance and financial risk within national frameworks. Support national teams on planning, reviewing and agreeing cash requirements with systems and organisations within national policy. Oversee and assure the financial planning and redesign of services within the region, particularly large scale and complex service reconfigurations, ensuring business cases are subject to rigorous financial appraisal, are financially viable and provide value for money. Represent NHS England and its interests at national/public meetings/events as required, acting independently, decisively and effectively in sensitive and political situations. At times this involves delivering difficult messages and contentious information to high level audiences potentially in a difficult environment. Promote the highest standards of finance professionalism within the region including the development and implementation of new initiatives. Live the NHS values, lead with compassion and promote and foster these values in the wider team. Support the priorities of the Finance Directorate adopting a flexible approach to ensure all priorities can be delivered from within available resources. These responsibilities require a qualified finance professional with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience. The role is part of the East of England region Senior Finance Team and therefore the role holder will be required to engage with and drive wider regional finance initiatives and support staff development. The role holder should also have excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, be comfortable dealing with uncertainty and the have the ability to handle conflict in a positive and professional manner. You must meet this criteria to apply for this role: CCAB Qualified Accountant with minimum 8 years post qualification experience Proven senior leadership skills with strong evidence to demonstrate gravitas, influencing and strategic thinking at a senior level Evidence of leading and delivering key business processes across multiple systems/organisation/matrix teams to ensure delivery of key regional targets that are critical to support the overall financial position of the region Experience of robust stakeholder management to ensure acceptance of regional proposals across our systems including examples where differing views have been represented Evidence of line management experience to ensure a team perform at a high level to meet the exacting challenges required. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability or learning difference, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. The definition of a disability is a condition that lasts long than 12 months and has a significant impact on day to day living, so this could include; neurodiversity, long term conditions, mental health, menopause and sensory impairments, however, this is not an exhaustive list. We will honour the transfer of workplace passports from previous employers if the application is successful. We welcome informal enquiries, please contact sarah.griffiths45@nhs.net to discuss any questions you may have about the role or to hear more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Deputy Director of Finance to join our dynamic team in the East of England to lead all aspects of productivity and efficiency support for systems in the region. As a Band 9 Deputy Director of Finance – Productivity and Efficiency, you will play a crucial role in supporting the region and systems in the delivery of their productivity and efficiency ambitions to recover core productivity and achieve financial sustainability. The role holder will work collaboratively with senior subject matter experts across systems and within the regional team and will deputise for other members of the regional Senior Finance Team as required.


• Key responsibilities:
Ensure the provision of expert, evidence based financial and business advice to regional and national colleagues.
• Hold the primary financial relationship with systems and organisations and establish effective operating models working in a matrix way with the wider team to provide the appropriate level of support and escalation when needed.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for work assigned to the wider Financial Oversight and Delivery team. Working via a direct line management or matrix approach as required.
• Lead financial planning, performance management, assurance and oversight for a number of systems – across revenue, capital and cash.
• Working closely with regional subject matter expert colleagues to help systems and organisations to deliver their financial targets and service plans, through the provision of oversight, advice and support and in accordance with national frameworks and policies.
• Ensure all national reporting requirements are complied with to support month end and year end processes.
• Ensure that appropriate advice is provided to systems / organisations on national approaches to financial planning and performance for both capital and revenue.
• Ensure rigorous appraisal of system and organisational financial plans to ensure viability and that financial risks have been soundly evaluated and mitigated.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Main duties continued:
• Support the delivery of regional financial targets ensuring that systems and organisations deliver value for money, financially sustainable and efficient plans, supported by effective cost improvement programmes utilising regional benchmarking, learning and best practice.
• Ensure robust processes are in place to monitor financial performance to maintain a clear and up-to-date view of the financial position.
• Provide robust forecasts, risk predictions and mitigations.
• Ensure that systems, processes and information flows provide effective early warnings of potential failures in service quality, financial management, partnerships and performance. Take a risk based approach, in line with national frameworks to intervene, anticipate and avoid such failures.
• Play a key role with regional colleagues and work with them to tackle performance risks and issues, ensuring that support to improve is provided early.
• Provide expert advice to inform formal regulatory interactions and/or interventions where necessary. Lead financial intervention processes in the event of material concerns about financial performance and financial risk within national frameworks.
• Support national teams on planning, reviewing and agreeing cash requirements with systems and organisations within national policy.
• Oversee and assure the financial planning and redesign of services within the region, particularly large scale and complex service reconfigurations, ensuring business cases are subject to rigorous financial appraisal, are financially viable and provide value for money.
• Represent NHS England and its interests at national/public meetings/events as required, acting independently, decisively and effectively in sensitive and political situations. At times this involves delivering difficult messages and contentious information to high level audiences potentially in a difficult environment.
• Promote the highest standards of finance professionalism within the region including the development and implementation of new initiatives.
• Live the NHS values, lead with compassion and promote and foster these values in the wider team. Support the priorities of the Finance
• Directorate adopting a flexible approach to ensure all priorities can be delivered from within available resources.

These responsibilities require a qualified finance professional with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience. The role is part of the East of England region Senior Finance Team and therefore the role holder will be required to engage with and drive wider regional finance initiatives and support staff development. The role holder should also have excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, be comfortable dealing with uncertainty and the have the ability to handle conflict in a positive and professional manner.



You must meet this criteria to apply for this role:
• CCAB Qualified Accountant with minimum 8 years post qualification experience
• Proven senior leadership skills with strong evidence to demonstrate gravitas, influencing and strategic thinking at a senior level
• Evidence of leading and delivering key business processes across multiple systems/organisation/matrix teams to ensure delivery of key regional targets that are critical to support the overall financial position of the region
• Experience of robust stakeholder management to ensure acceptance of regional proposals across our systems including examples where differing views have been represented
• Evidence of line management experience to ensure a team perform at a high level to meet the exacting challenges required.

“We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability or learning difference, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.



We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

The definition of a disability is a condition that lasts long than 12 months and has a significant impact on day to day living, so this could include; neurodiversity, long term conditions, mental health, menopause and sensory impairments, however, this is not an exhaustive list.

We will honour the transfer of workplace passports from previous employers if the application is successful.



We welcome informal enquiries, please contact sarah.griffiths45@nhs.netto discuss any questions you may have about the role or to hear more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.”


This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Flexible across NHSE: Victoria House Fulbourn, Charter Hse WGC, County Hall, Norwich, Phoenix Ct, Basildon, Priory Hse Shefford For a detailed job description and Person Specification for this position, please see attached Job Description. Some key aspects of the Person Specification have been listed below. Person Specification Qualifications (essential) Functional Maths and English qualifications Experience (essential) Able to work accurately under pressure Able to work well as part of a team Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

Are you looking to start or progress your finance career within the NHS? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team within NHS England, East of England region.

As part of the Finance Team, we are offering the opportunity to gain valuable NHS experience, with working towards the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard, a nationally recognised qualification (AAT). This programme is over 18–24 months (possibly extended to 36mths); working hours are 37.5 hr p/w. A detailed job description is attached.

Full training will be given on finance systems, and you’ll be supported by a dedicated Finance Manager throughout the apprenticeship.

New apprentices will be employed on NHS terms and conditions.

Upon completion, support will be provided to help you apply for appropriate positions within the organisation/wider NHS. We can't guarantee a suitable role will be available at that time, but we'll do all we can to support you.

You must be over 16 and been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. We’re inviting applications from candidates with 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English.

Whilst we actively encourage flexible working, you'll be required to work in an office at least two days p/w. Our main sites are at Fulbourn (Cambridge) or Welwyn Garden City.

Please don’t apply if you’ve achieved an AAT level 3 or higher Finance qualification as you'll not be eligible for this Apprenticeship scheme.

We are inviting applications from candidates with 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (or equivalent) including Maths & English. You will have excellent keyboard and computer skills, good written, verbal and interpersonal skills with ideally having gained experience within in a busy office, customer-based environment or volunteer role.



Examples of finance activities you will be supported to learn and get involved in:



· Learning how to produce monthly finance information for managers

· Recording and analysing financial information using spreadsheets and financial systems to ensure resources are spent effectively

· To prepare and input reversible and standard journals into the financial ledger as required

· To maintain the SBS Oracle system to process invoices and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner

· To assist in the production of monthly budget reporting, including variance analysis, reports and reconciliations which will ensure that the financial information provided for NHS England is timely and accurate.

· Answering queries from budget holders, business managers and the wider finance team about financial information



You will actively engage with all aspects of the study programme and submit assignments, to the required standard within the agreed deadlines. There will be lots of opportunity to join in learning events and activities in the workplace that will also support your professional and personal development.





The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Location: Flexible across NHSE: Victoria House Fulbourn, Charter Hse WGC, County Hall, Norwich, Phoenix Ct, Basildon, Priory Hse Shefford



For a detailed job description and Person Specification for this position, please see attached Job Description. Some key aspects of the Person Specification have been listed below.



Person Specification

Qualifications (essential)

· Functional Maths and English qualifications



Experience (essential)

· Able to work accurately under pressure

· Able to work well as part of a team

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel


This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Finance with the drive and passion to support decisions that help deliver the best care for our patients. You will be working in one of the largest Trusts within the UK.

The ideal candidate will have extensive management accounts knowledge and experience and will be comfortable presenting and interpreting complex information to senior staff members, both financial and non-financial. The role will have team management responsibilities therefore you will need to demonstrate team leading ability, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The finance department has begun the journey of transforming our systems to enhance our business partnering support. Our staff are encouraged to generate new ideas that help to support our services. As an accredited organisation with AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA; we have reinforced our commitment to staff development and encourage CPD through programmes offered by the Finance and Leadership Academy.

The post will provide in depth analytical support to their Head of Finance. The Deputy Head of Finance, where required, will represent the finance function at Management & Operational meetings and support with providing strategic financial and business planning advice in line with Trust objectives. The post holder is expected to interpret Trust policy and be skilled in presenting highly complex, and sometimes uncomfortable, information to make persuasive arguments for a course of action to a range of senior managers.

At all times the Deputy Head of Finance must ensure that statutory and other returns conform to national accounting standards to reflect a true and fair view. The post holder must adhere to Professional Bodies’ requirement for Continuing Professional Development and maintain an understanding of changes in the NHS Financial Regime.

Main Duties:
• Responsible for the management of financial reports, playing an integral role in planning activities and advising the business unit teams.
• Providing in depth analytical support to the Head of Finance.
• Contributing to the effective reporting of efficiency initiatives.
• Team management, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 21st of January.

Interviews are due to be held on the 31st of January.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jan 2024

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on the 21st of January. Interviews are due to be held on the 31st of January. Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Your new company
A higher educational institution in the heart of Cambridge is looking for a Finance Manager to provide high level financial management to ensure business and financial objectives are met and that they comply with financial regulations.


Your new role
You will play a vital role in the financial administration of the department, to ensure that all financial transaction processing in the university\'s financial system (including accounts receivable, accounts payable, grants, fixed assets, and general ledger) is carried out in-line with financial procedures. The role has responsibility to maintain financial records and produce reports for the management team to monitor the department\'s progress against its financial targets. This role has line management responsibility for 4 staff.


What you\'ll need to succeed

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of practical experience
• AAT qualified (Level 4) or equivalent
• Expertise in financial and accounting practice
• Experience of managing and developing a high-performing Finance team
• Excellent IT skills, experienced user of Microsoft Office
• Competence in the use of Oracle Financials or similar accounting programme
  
  

What you\'ll get in return

• 33 days + bank holidays annual leave
• Working 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discount portal
  
  

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Information for the role of Assistant Bursar (Finance)/College Accountant
Salary £73,040-£79,792 (depending on experience) (pro rata if part-time) per annum
for 36.25/hours per week
(A 4-day week may be considered for the right candidate)
An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a small friendly team.
You will be supporting the Senior Bursar in all aspects of the financial management, planning, reporting and analysis of the College’s financial affairs.
To be considered for this interesting role, you will need to have:

A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA)
Degree level education
Proven success at managerial level, ideally in a service or commercial organisation
Experience of working with line functions to establish budgets
A track record of successfully managing and developing staff
The ability to initiate and adapt to a culture of change management
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Sound planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to set and meet given deadlines.

The ideal candidate will be a team leader who motivates by example with a willingness to make a positive contribution to the life of the College.
About Downing College
Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness.
The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 165 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities.
Details of the roleThe post of Assistant Bursar (Finance)/College Accountant is a permanent role, reporting to the Senior Bursar.
Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates and are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.
Full time hours of work are 36.25 hours/week with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break, although there is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times. The annual salary is £73,040-£79,792 (depending on experience) per annum for 36.25 hours per week (steps 65-68 on the University Salary Spine). In addition to the salary, we offer attractive benefits:

33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) (pro rata if part-time)
Discretionary Bonus scheme
Free College lunches on working days
Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
Free Life Assurance cover
Optional subsidised private medical and dental schemes
Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
Free use of on-site Gym facilities
Free on-site Car parking
Social events
An additional Day Off for your Birthday!


A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion).
Application Process
To apply for this position, please complete the online application form or call HR on 01223 334734 / 01223 334820 to request an application form. We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR (hr@dow.cam.ac.uk) if you wish to receive the advert, role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.
CLOSING DATE: Midday, 30 November 2023. (Previous applicants need not apply).
Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants..
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake on-line assessments.
The successful candidate will be subject to Right-to-Work checks.
Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.