Christ's College is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Financial Assistant (Purchase Ledger).  

The Role

The post-holder will primarily be responsible for the College’s purchase ledger and will assist with other finance tasks including accruals and prepayments, reconciliations, and assisting the management accountant.

We would like to hear from you if you have previous experience of book-keeping and accounting software, and are proactive, well organised, and diligent. 

Job Description 

Key Information

Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU

Salary: £32,017 - £33,827 per annum

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 19 June 2026

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time contract, 36.5 hours per week

Interviews are expected to be held between 25 June - 3 July

Benefits

The benefits on offer are many and include: 

  • 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) 
  • A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution 
  • A health cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical) 
  • A free meal when on duty 
  • The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment 

Facilities on site include a College gym, a multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited car parking in central Cambridge. 

For more details about the benefits of working at Christ's College, click here. 

Christ's College is an equal opportunities employer. 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a covering letter of no more than one page, outlining your suitability for the position. Applications may be sent to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted for the attention of Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.

 

 

It should be noted that a successful candidate, who does not have an automatic right to work in the United Kingdom, will be subject to the visa requirements of the United Kingdom. The College will give informal advice and assistance but ultimately it will be the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa. Please note that the College is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.