0840-23 Accounts Receivable Assistant (2 posts)
Job Description
Finance Department
| Location: |
Aston University John Cadbury House |
| Salary: |
£23,144 to £25,138 per annum |
| Grade: | Grade 05 |
| Contract Type: |
Permanent |
| Basis: |
Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 11 December 2023 |
| Interview Date: |
Wednesday 13 December 2023 |
| Reference: | 0840-23 |
| Release Date: | Monday 04 December 2023 |
Aston University is a thriving HE institution in the heart of Birmingham.
Financial Operations at Aston University manages the day-to-day financial transactions of the University and supports budget holders across the institution to maintain financial control.
Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Accounts Receivable (AR) Assistant be responsible for:
- chasing overdue debts to maximise student and commercial income collection
- contribute to the student experience by providing support and advice to debtors on their settlement
- perform daily bank reconciliations
- recording transactions and clearing variances
- support the treasury function with month end bank account and balance sheet reconciliation
- providing ad hoc investigation and analysis.
This is a great opportunity to join a young dynamic team and be part of the wider finance team supporting the University, with opportunities to develop finance skills.
You should be able to work effectively both individually and within a team. You should also have excellent communication skills and be able to establish a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders. You should also be able to confidently use Excel – in particular V -Look up, pivot tables and graphs and have an eye for detail and accuracy.
For any informal queries, please contact Joanne Jefferies, j.jefferies@aston.ac.uk
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk