Finance Assistant - FTC in Cambridge

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. 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 and 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.
• 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 arranged 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.

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.