Job Title: Accounts Receivable AssistantStatus: Permanent, Full TimeReporting To: Financial ControllerOverview:Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will work as part of a small but busy Finance Team and work closely with the student registration and administration teams. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all students are billed, receipts issued, ad hoc invoices and fees processed and that all student debtor and bank accounts are reconciled as required.Key Responsibilities:Transaction Processing:Process invoices and post to customer and general ledgerProcess customer receipts (cash and EFT) and apply cash in debtors ledgerManage any unapplied cash in a timely mannerWork with Academic Administration team to process any supplemental fees as they arise ensuring all data is correctly captured on the relevant systems.Respond to student requests /queries in a timely fashion, working with the Academic Administration team to aid resolutionDebtor and Bank Reconciliations:Reconcile debtor accounts, matching receipts in a timely manner to ensure ledger is up to dateReconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis (or more frequently as required), closing reconciling items in a timely mannerEscalate any material open items for resolution (Financial Accountant / Academic admin team as required)Send reminders or follow up on overdue accounts / past due invoices this may involve outreach (calls/emails) or coordinating with other teams.Reporting & Control:Prepare monthly AR reports for the business as requiredMaintain and update student account data contact info to ensure consistency with records across the College systems.Support internal and external audit procedures by maintaining accurate records and documentation.People:Plan work load effectively and fully contribute to all finance meetingsDrive own development in conjunction with line managerProcesses:Streamline accounts receivable procedures by standardising workflows and reducing processing inefficiencies.Support the implementation of new accounting systems and tools, adapting quickly and ensuring smooth transition to improve cash application and ledger accuracy.Key Requirements:Experience:2-3 years accounts receivable experience – previous student finance experience an advantageExperience of, and ability to work to tight deadlinesCompetencies:Strong telephone and written communication skillsCalm and composed under pressureExcellent organisation skills with ability to multi-task and prioritise workload and resolve issues efficientlyReliable, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile to get the job doneCooperative and collaborative works well with colleagues to meet team objectivesCustomer-focused with a service-oriented approachDiscreet and professional when handling financial and personal informationComputer Skills:Good knowledge of an accounts package (Access Dimensions and Releax global payments an advantage)Familiarity with student management / finance systems an advantage (e.g. Quercus Ellucian)Advanced Excel capabilities (data entry, formulas, PivotTables, reporting) essential along with a good knowledge of other MS Office products, including Word and PowerPoint