Position: Accounts Receivable Assistant (Credit Control)

Salary: £24,450 - £27,072 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 25 Hours per week X 52 Weeks per year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

As part of the Finance team this role deals with all aspects of accounts receivable & credit control for the organisation and associated companies, ensuring all monies are recorded accurately and payments received. The current key objectives for the role are:

Key Objectives:
• Supporting the Finance Team to deliver the finance strategy across the College.
• Ensuring the integrity of the sales & fees ledger data into the finance system and compliance to relevant policies, procedures & controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising Sales & Fees Invoices
• Accurate allocation of payments received
• Collection of outstanding debts in-line with Credit Control & Debt Collection procedures
• Reconciliation of Debtor accounts and associated ledgers and resolution of reconciling items
• Preparing and issuing month end reports.

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following:

• Finance administration experience with medium / large size organisation, and associated complexity

• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and used to working to deadlines, including re-prioritisation of tasks as necessary
• Competent in the use of Excel and Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

Email: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 30/09/2024

Interview Date: 08/10/2024

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Diversity and Inclusion

• We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from everyone as a Leaders in Diversity employer.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon appointment, and as employees.
• If you require reasonable adjustments or support at any point, please contact us via the details above.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
• Further details on the employment of ex-offenders are available in the documents attached to this advert.

Application Process

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