Accounts Receivable Assistant - Higher Education

Accounts Receivable Assistant – Higher Education

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Imperial College London is a global top ten university with a world-class reputation in science, engineering, business and medicine. It is a thriving and dynamic organisation with over 20,000 students, 8,000 staff and a turnover of around £1 billion. The College is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their dynamic and busy finance team.
About the Role
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing the college\’s income processes. You will be responsible for:
* Creating and maintaining accounts, conducting credit checks, and ensuring accurate account setup.
* Processing and distributing invoices, credit memos, and adjustments while verifying documentation.
* Handling incoming payments through various systems including Oracle, Pay360, Flywire, and Convera.
* Investigating and allocating unapplied receipts, working closely with remitters and internal teams.
* Managing refunds to students, funders, and other customers while ensuring compliance with approval procedures.
* Providing support to students, internal and external customers via phone, email, and virtual or in-person meetings regarding payment queries.
Experience & Knowledge:
* Experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk, Bookkeeper, Accountant, or similar role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
* Familiarity with financial accounting systems
* Knowledge of credit risk analysis
* Understanding of Higher Education finance processes
Skills & Abilities:
* Strong client and customer service skills
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
* Team player with the ability to work effectively within a dynamic finance function
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum
Pension:15% of pensionable salary (SAUL)
Holiday:31 days + bank holidays
Other: See \’Imperial Perks at Work\’ for details.
Contract Type: Full-time – Permanent
Location: London – Hybrid Working
Application deadline is close of business on Wednesday 23rd April 2025