The Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations Office (CUDAR) is the alumni relations and fundraising arm of the University. It has the responsibility for raising major philanthropic gifts from alumni and non-alumni sources; for encouraging lifelong relationships and building links between the University and it's alumni and supporters; for ensuring that the worldwide community of over 230,000 alumni are well-informed about the development of the University and equipped to be effective ambassadors and advocates; and for communicating persuasively with all audiences to satisfy these objectives.

CUDAR works collaboratively with all members of Collegiate Cambridge including our 31 colleges, the Cambridge University Health Partners, and Cambridge in America who are also focussed on promoting positive relations with our alumni and non-alumni and generating philanthropic funds.

In 2005, to mark its 800th anniversary, Collegiate Cambridge launched the public phase of Europe's first £1 billion campaign. It reached its target by 2010, two years ahead of schedule. Building on this platform, the new £2 billion campaign for the University and Colleges of Cambridge,www.cam.ac.uk/YoursCambridge launched in October 2015, will focus on the University's impact on the world. Cambridge will be working with philanthropists to address major global problems. The Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations (CUDAR) office is currently looking to recruit a new Accounting Manager who will report directly to the Head of Finance. The accounting Manager is responsible and accountable for the delivery of all financial transactions, gift processing and reporting functions within CUDAR.

The post holder will be responsible for the management and operational activity of the accounting team in CUDAR, as well as the on-going review and development of accounting processes, procedures, controls and systems. The post holder will be responsible in assisting the Head of Finance in leading CUDAR's efforts in fundraising and campaign reporting while also providing the Head of Finance and CUDAR management team with reports and analysis in respect of the return on investment (ROI) and net yield in relations to fundraising revenue.

You should have the ability to relate effectively to the academic community and lead and work within a team effectively. Your ability to communicate and be persuasive across a variety of individuals, including accurately presenting detailed financial information to a wide variety of internal and external audiences will be beneficial. Bachelor's degree, appropriate accounting qualifications and relevant experience are essential requirements for this role.

Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount in such a large and complex organisation. Experience working in Higher Education or the not-for-profit sector will also be advantageous.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Closing date for this position is Monday 7 November 2016. Interviews will be held on the 16th November 2016

Please quote reference DH10434 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK