finance associate Guildford, England
Job description
The University of Law (ULaw) is one of the world's largest law schools. With an impressive history dating back to 1876, we employ over 900 staff and have over 14,000 students studying on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, along with an alumni network in excess of 100,000.
As our student numbers increase and we diversify our programmes and portfolio, we are looking to recruit Student Finance Officers to join our Guildford campus on a 6 month fixed term basis.
As a Student Finance Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Providing a first class service with regard to the management of student and firm fees.
- Ensuring that all invoices and fees have been produced in a timely and accurate manner, and that queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
- Ensuring that course fees are collected in accordance with financial procedures and the terms and conditions agreed with students and firms, and that appropriate action is taken at the correct time when debts become overdue.
- Proactive telephone/text/email contact with debtors to achieve monthly collection targets and reconciliation of student and/or firm accounts on Agresso.
You will have excellent customer services and communication skills alongside meticulous attention to detail. As the team deal with an extremely high number of calls and emails you will need to be resilient and diplomatic in approach.
What Do We Offer?
In addition to a salary of up to £31,425 per annum (Pro-rota), we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (Pro-rota), and a rewards package that includes a Private Medical Scheme, Life Assurance, a Contributory Pension Scheme, Season Ticket Loans, a Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Assistance and an Employee Assistance Programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to enter a well-established and respected department working with a range of high calibre professionals across the university. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team and will work with supervision as appropriate.
Our Approach
Equity and Inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way we attract and retain staff, as we appreciate the value and benefits of a truly diverse workforce. Aligned to this is the opportunity to join one of our three peer staff networks for Disabled staff, LGBTQ+ staff and staff from an underrepresented race, ethnicity and/or cultural heritage.
Please note: Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £31,425.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ001610
