Accounts Assistant

Your role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy and collaborative Finance team supporting a world-leading scientific research environment. Based in Hinxton, the Finance team provides local financial support and processing services for EMBL-EBI, while working closely with colleagues at EMBL headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance, whether you already have accounts payable experience or are seeking an entry-level role with full training provided.

Reporting directly to the Finance Supervisor, you will work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations.

• Processing of non-purchase order invoices using File‑Maker and SAP
• Bank account reconciliations
• Credit control activities
• Processing staff expenses and reimbursement requests
• Timesheet control and administration
• Supplier and vendor checks
• Insurance claims
• Cost centre transfers
• Grant audit requests
• Monitoring the finance mailbox

• Qualification in basic bookkeeping or equivalent
• Previous accounts payable experience (for Grade3 appointments)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Credit control experience
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent English skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience using SAP and/or Workday is an advantage

Contract length: 3years, renewable to a maximum of 9years.

Salary:
Grade2, monthly salary from £2,632.25 after tax, excluding personal pension and insurance contributions. Plus generous benefits.

At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges.

• Financial incentives: monthly family and child allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long‑term care, accident‑at‑work and unemployment insurances
• Flexible working arrangements – including hybrid working patterns
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
• Campus life: free shuttle bus to and from work, on‑site library, subsidised on‑site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: on‑site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date: 09/06/2026

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