We are theUniversity of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
As we continue our development and growth as a university, we are pleased to invite applications to join our ambitious and supportive Finance team.
The University’s Income and Credit Control team has a vacancy for a Finance Assistant, to work closely with and support the team’s Credit Control and Treasury Lead at the Lancaster Campus, Bowerham Road.
Due to the nature of the software in use and staff support required, the role is an on-site role with limited ability to work from home under normal circumstances.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide proactive collection of tuition fees, accommodation fees, and other debts due to the University.
2. Reconcile incoming payments.
3. Deal with students, staff, and other University customers (UK and global) professionally and confidentially in line with service standards.
Qualifications and Skills:
1. Strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.
2. Experience in building trusted relationships.
3. Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.
As a member of the wider Finance team, you will have opportunities to gain experience of financial processes in relevant projects, with the potential option for support to study for role appropriate qualifications.
Applications from candidates available on both a full-time and part-time basis will be considered.
We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison to the sector.
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