Finance Assistant - FTC

Salary Circa £12,000 (£24,000 per annum FTE)

Contract type Fixed Term

Location Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)

Published

14 hours ago

Closing

in 12 days

This is a Fixed Term, 12-months, Part Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

This role is a part time, 12-month fixed term contract.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the Finance Team shared inbox, dealing with basic queries, and passing other queries to the appropriate colleague.
• Assisting in the maintenance of corporate credit card records, including applications for new credit cards, removal of cards for leavers and changing credit limits.
• Maintenance and administration of Webexpenses including the creation of new employees, removal of leavers and changes to the costing structures, approval paths and limits. Providing employees with appropriate induction, training, and support to ensure they understand Webexpenses and the relevant expenses and credit card policies. Ensuring all expense and credit card claims are processed in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines in issue at the time.
• Processing and payment of employee expenses.
• Imports of corporate credit card statements to Webexpenses, and monthly reconciliation of credit card statements to WebExpenses claims.
• Purchase ledger support including chasing for purchase orders, matching purchase invoices to purchase orders, posting invoices to the finance system and assisting with payment runs.
• Recording, management, and reconciliation of cash received directly to the office.
• Scanning and posting of cheques received and sending to the bank.
• Opening of Finance Team post, filing/distributing as appropriate.
• Payment of manual expense claims not processed via Webexpenses.
• Checking and approving payment runs made by other team members.
• Cover and assistance for other finance team members as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• GCSE in Maths at a grade C, 4 – 9 or above (or equivalent)
• Data entry and/or administrative office experience
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Excel functions
• Experience of working in a Finance team, with knowledge of Finance systems
• Experience of book-keeping and reconciliation work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and helpful attitude
• Methodical approach to workload
• Able to work with a wider team across the organisation

The closing date for applications is the 17th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

The Benefits

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

The Charity

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

The Benefits

It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive and designed to attract and retain employees.

For more details on working for Alzheimer's Research UK click here.

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Cycle to work scheme

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