Income Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Income Office team, on a full time and ongoing basis. This role may be of particular interest to someone with some customer care experience and strong IT skills.
As Income Office Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of clerical duties and cashiering functions to ensure the efficient and timely collection of fees. In this small, supportive team, you will work collaboratively and efficiently to manage an extremely busy workload, striving for completion of tasks by deadlines to ensure continuity of service.
What will you be doing, day to day?
- Receiving and responding to requests from students who require a status letter for financial requirements
- Performing a range of cashiering and counter duties to assist with the collection and recording of monies received
- Reconciling daily credit/debit card payments and enter into Agresso in an accurate and timely manner
- Providing clerical duties in the Income Office to ensure the smooth running of the department
What are we looking for?
- GCSE English and maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
- Ability to display a good level of numeracy with a strong attention to detail
- the ability to work flexibly under pressure and to manage multiple tasks
What can you expect from us?
- "Hybrid Working" allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (days to be agreed with the hiring manager in line with business needs, following suitable training in an office based capacity)
- 43 days annual leave per annum (30 days personal leave, 8 bank holidays, plus 5 additional days allocated between Christmas and New Year)
- Excellent pension scheme
- A beautiful campus, including access to our on site theatre/cinema, sports facilities, library, on site nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
- Great staff benefits, such as study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
- On site parking
- A friendly, open and collaborative working environment
- Support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Program
The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ around 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral.
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CSF-652-23.
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 Income Office Assistant roles across University of Kent'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 £21,630 - £23,144 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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