Accounts Receivable Assistant – Higher Education Permanent

Accounts Receivable Assistant – Higher Education

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.