Please be aware, to be successful in this role you will have to have an enhanced DBS check done (funded by the Client) and provide employment history in full.
As the Finance Administrator you will provide support for school finance related matters, alongside other duties.
Reporting into the Bursar, the key responsibilities of the Finance Administrator will include:
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- To input new & maintain student financial records into the finance system
- Assist to prepare, calculate and process invoices
- Assist with calculating monthly payment plans for Student Tuition fees and communication of this e.g. students fee bills, advance notice letters and statements
- Assist with processing BACS collections by Direct Debit
- To assist with and provide cover for daily banking routines/reconciliations
- Addressing and resolving customer queries and disputes related to invoices
- Proactively chase overdue invoices, as directed by telephone and email
- Assist with non-payment routines and escalate non-payment issues internally/to an external Collection Agency
- Provide an efficient and effective service supporting internal and external customers
- Answering incoming telephone calls or responding to emails and taking appropriate action
- Calculate student trip costings etc., as well as any other supporting administration duties
- Any other duties reasonably required within the capabilities
- Have previous finance experience, ideally dealing with expenses or purchase ledger
- Have good, working knowledge of MS Excel skills and be a confident user of accountancy software such Sage, Quickbooks or Xero
- Be enthusiastic and self-motivated, as well as be able to work in a small team
- Confident and professional telephone manner, with excellent customer service skills
- A team player with a good work ethic, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Based on the outskirts of York, this role is commutable from Wetherby, Tadcaster, Easingwold, Boroughbride, Topcliffe, Knaresborough, Sheriff Hutton, Thirsk and surrounding areas, with onsite parking available. Due to the location of this role, this is only accessible via your own transport.
If you are interested in this Finance Administrator role or would like more information, please apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation.