This is a full time position, 35 hours a week over five days, Monday to Friday, on a hybrid basis working in FEBS central Cambridge office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with Monday and Friday working from home.
Role Summary
FEBS Treasury is a small department at Federation of European Biochemical Societies. The Treasury deals with all aspects of FEBS’ finances and comprises the Treasury Manager and the Deputy Treasury Manager. The work done in The Treasury is under the direction of the Honorary Treasurer, Professor Frank Michelangeli.
Key Responsibilities
Coordination of finance email:
– Check emails receive a response in a timely manner
– Flag complicated queries or where possible resolve them
Preparation of bills on Xero:
– Prepare payments for expenses reimbursement, goods and services invoices, prizes
– Prepare bursaries and other grants on Xero
Liaison and coordination with Fellowship and Advanced Courses Committee administrators:
– Coordinate with committee administrators to ensure a smooth processing, and correct payment of grants
– Check payments are valid and have approval
– Deal with queries from grantees
Processing of receipts:
– Membership societies subscriptions
– Recharges in relation to Advanced Courses
Assist with administration of Finance Committee meetings and other Treasury events
– Assist with the administration of FEBS Treasury meeting including arranging meetings and booking facilities
– Travel to European countries to attend FEBS Treasury and other meetings and events
Other responsibilities:
– Duties may evolve with time, according to requirements of FEBS.
– Any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager.
FEBS is looking for someone who is:
– Diligent and reliable
– Educated to degree level or equivalent
– Experience of accounting systems is beneficial, ideally Xero, although training will be given
– Confident working independently without supervision and has good time management skills
– Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
– Confident liaising with a range of people
– Accurate with excellent attention to detail
– Experience of project administration would be a benefit.
The application process will involve an on-line interview plus at least one face-to-face interview in Cambridge. Reasonable travel costs to the interview will be reimbursed by FEBS.
Two references are required, and these will be contacted by FEBS once an offer of employment is made. One of the people you list as a referee should be your current or most recent employer and, ideally, the other should be a previous employer. However, if this is not possible for both referees, you can provide the details of another person who can confirm that you are suitable for the post.
The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references.
FEBS has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 24 August 2026.
The interviews are expected to be held on either Friday 4 or Monday 7 September 2026.