Accounts Receivable Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the department and role
The Accounts Receivable team provides credit control services to the University for student tuition and accommodation fees. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, the post holder will be responsible, in conjunction with the Supervisor, for the development and delivery of efficient and effective Accounts Receivable services for self-funded Home students on behalf of the University. This will include efficient payment acceptance processes for tuition fee income, and effective credit control processes to ensure accurate and timely information regarding student debts to the University.
The post holder will additionally provide support and cover across the University debtors’ ledgers managed by the Accounts Receivable team; monitor, review and respond to emails received into the generic Accounts Receivable email account; and work in conjunction with the rest of the team to develop the University Finance system to ensure the efficient and effective management of the debtors’ ledgers, and development of the associated processes and procedures.
The Accounts Receivable team is a busy section of the Finance Department, with a high volume of payments received from students and other outside parties.
The role may be a combination of office / home based work, subject to agreement and the requirements of the role.
About you
Accuracy and timeliness in dealing with such payments is essential, as is attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also essential for the role.
Additional information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.
How to apply
Start date for applications 19th April 2023 Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2023 Interviews to be announced shortly after closing date
For an informal discussion about the role, please email jane.wright@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ04223.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Receivable Assistant roles across Canterbury Christ Church University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,144 - £25,948 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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