This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employ.....
This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific
place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
The Finance Assistant – Sales Ledger will be part of the team responsible for the day to day operation of the College’s sales ledger system, including raising invoices and debt collection.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
✓ Collecting student fees and ensuring outstanding debts are progressed efficiently.
✓ Raising of invoices for all customers e.g. employers, students, and commercial activities.
✓ Debt Recovery – issuing statements and making phone calls to debtors.
✓ Chasing outstanding debts, dealing with queries and problem solving.
✓ Processing telephone and online payments.
✓ Monitoring and Recording Actions
✓ Posting of cash received to the sales ledger within the Agresso Finance Systems.
✓ Production of reports, reconciliation and Allocations of Accounts.
✓ Liaising with other departments to solve queries.
✓ Carrying out any other Finance duties as required.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS
✓ GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
✓ Experience in Credit Control and working in a busy Finance Department.
✓ Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications including Excel.
✓ Excellent administrative and organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
✓ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate at all levels.
✓ Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and on own initiative.
✓ Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
✓ Analytical and problem solving skills.
✓ Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
✓ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS
✓ Sound knowledge and experience of sales ledger processes
and use of computerised accounts system.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓ Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
