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Accounts Receivable Assistant


Sector: Higher Education
Location: South East
Contract: 12 Month Interim Contract
Rate: £20 - £25 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on site
We are working with a prestigious university based in the South East to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant for a 12 month interim assignment.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function, supporting the effective management of accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing and customer accounts.


The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Higher Education finance environment, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload while delivering
excellent customer service.


Key Responsibilities


*Create, maintain and manage customer accounts, including undertaking credit checks and appropriate due diligence.
*Process invoices, credit notes and account adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
*Manage incoming payments, including receipting, allocation and investigation of unidentified or unapplied receipts.
*Process refunds to students, funders and other customers, ensuring appropriate authorisation and accurate recording.
*Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, supporting bank reconciliation processes.
*Liaise with students, academic departments, internal finance teams and external customers to resolve billing and payment queries.
*Utilise financial systems, including Oracle and other payment platforms, to maintain accurate financial records.


Essential Experience


*Previous finance experience within a Higher Education institution is essential.
*Proven experience in accounts receivable, sales ledger or a similar transactional finance role.
*Experience processing invoices, allocating payments and resolving account discrepancies.
*Good understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
*Experience using financial accounting systems
*Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
*Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
*Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
*Familiarity with Higher Education payment processes and student finance transactions.
*Knowledge of credit control procedures and credit risk assessments.


Please note: Previous Higher Education finance experience is essential for this position.