Finance Assistant – Internal Only

Please note: We may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

💼 Role Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the Public Transport Team with essential financial administration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to the smooth running of finance processes within our public transport team.

The role will be part of the Public Transport team, in the Place and Connectivity directorate. You will report into the Public Transport Communities Manager.

🔧 What you’ll be doing:

• Processing supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payments using corporate finance systems
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets to support service delivery
• Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
• Responding to finance-related queries from customers and stakeholders
• Supporting budget monitoring, audits, and the annual concessionary reimbursement process
• Assisting with general office duties and contributing to team-wide administrative support

What we're looking for

👀 We’re looking for someone with:

• Education to GCSE Grade 4 / C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• At least one year’s experience in finance or administrative roles
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A methodical and organised approach to financial recordkeeping
• Confidence in handling financial data and resolving basic discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• A willingness to learn and contribute to service improvements

Why Join Us?

✅ What we offer:

• A varied role with real impact on public transport services
• Be part of a forward-thinking team making a regional impact.
• A role centred on creativity, collaboration, and community impact.
• Opportunities for personal development and continuous learning.
• The chance to be part of a team improving transport for communities

📝 Job Description

You can view the full Job Description for this role here.

📌 Key Details

🔗 How to Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter torecruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk.
Your covering letter must demonstrate how you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Experience outlined in the job description.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

In this role, you will need to work from our Huntingdon office, at least 1-2 days/week.

📅 Key Dates

• Closing date: 8th August at 9am.
• Please note: this is the closing date for this vacancy is as stated here; other job sites may display a different date.
• Interviews will be held w/c 11th August, in our Huntingdon office.

📩 Enquiries

For more information, contact: recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

🚫 Right to Work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

🤝 Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. For more information, please visit this page.