Data Analyst - Student Accounts London, England
Job description
Data Analyst - Student Accounts
Reference number: JR232633
Location: Hybrid – Work from home 3 days and London Head Office 2 days
Working pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Per Annum depending on experience
We are looking for a Data Analyst - Student Accounts to join our team.
This role will be critical to the success of the Student Accounts Team and will play an important part in ensuring that Kaplan collects fees from its students. You will already have good experience of dealing with large amounts of data, the ability to understand and manipulate the data and to develop formats for it to be presented to various levels within the organisation including the student accounts team, the senior finance staff, and College Directors.
A detailed job description can be viewed here.
What you’ll bring to the role
Your responsibilities will include:
Creating and daily management and analysis of credit control master tracking sheets. You will be the data owner across our colleges of these sheets, and ensuring consistency of these is critical to delivering reliable analytics.
Tracking intake dates and termly start dates based on Master Course Listing.
Mail merges for payment reminders to students and their fee payers.
Weekly analysis of credit control trends and data for senior management within our colleges
Advising on and design of further enhancements to our data analytics for credit control, senior finance, and college staff
Ownership of data quality in student accounts, identify any inaccuracies in student accounts and system reporting, working with IT, banking, and other team members to fix issues identified.
Other Ad-Hoc project work around systems and improvements as capacity allows and to support individual career development for the successful candidate.
Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by your manager
With your experience, you’ll have:
A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economic, Management or other business-related subjects
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience, which will have involved extensive use of excel and have been within the finance area of a company.
Advanced excel skills with V-look up, Pivot tables (Sum-if formulae / Index Match) as a minimum. Charts and graphs would be beneficial but not compulsory.
Quick to understand processes, systems and data
A keen eye and attention to detail
Ability to manage large sets of data that has multiple reporting points
Ability to distil large amounts of data into a simple format
Ability to easily zoom in on details, and zoom out to high-level analysis
Ability to interpret data to advise on trends and expected outcomes
Ability to think from the perspective of the end user and tailor analysis and reporting appropriately
A logical approach to problem-solving
What we do
Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.
In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.
What we offer
A supportive environment in which to grow and develop
Extra work for career growth as capacity allows
An energetic and supportive team and working environment
A dynamic, international environment
Benefits including pension, medical cashback plan, ride2work scheme, and discounts at leading retailers and wellbeing providers, financial wellbeing programme
How to apply
The recruitment and selection process for the appointment of this role will follow the following timeline:
Application deadline: Please note, the vacancy will be closed when we have received a suitable volume of applications. We would encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Shortlisting: Applications will be carefully reviewed and assessed against the required qualifications and experience.
Skills test and first stage interview: Selected candidates may be invited to complete a skills test and participate in a first stage interview and will be communicated to shortlisted candidates individually.
Final stage interviews: The final stage interviews, aimed at assessing candidates' suitability for the role.
Selection decision: Following the final stage interviews, a selection decision will be made based on the candidates' performance throughout the recruitment process.
Additional Application Information
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants working outside the UK may be required to produce a police check from the relevant country.
Application Support
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Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond. We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status. Furthermore, we proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants working outside the UK may be required to produce a police check from the relevant country.
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