When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
The University of Central Lancashire wishes to recruit an Accounts Receivable Officer to work within the Accounts Receivable team on a part-time basis working Wednesday - Friday. The wider Financial Operations team also includes Accounts Payable, Banking & Treasury and Payroll & Pensions and has responsibility for all financial and transactional operations.
About you:
We are looking for someone with a strong background in Accounts Receivable/Credit Control who is confident on the phone dealing with both inbound queries and outbound chasing. Core responsibilities will include managing and collecting Sponsor ledger balances, administering the monthly Direct Debit collections, managing the instruction of cases to third party debt collection agencies and completing various balance sheet reconciliations for the AR ledger.
The successful candidate will have a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above. AAT Level 3 is desirable but candidates with other relevant qualifications or who can demonstrate strong in-role experience will also be considered.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston. The working pattern will be Wednesday – Friday.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realizing your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level. The University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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