Accounts Receivable Assistant @ Cedar

Sector: Higher Education

Location: South East

Contract: 12 Month Interim Contract

Rate: £20 - £25 per hour

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on site

We are working with a prestigious university based in the South East to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant for a 12 month interim assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function, supporting the effective management of accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing and customer accounts.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Higher Education finance environment, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload while delivering

excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and manage customer accounts, including undertaking credit checks and appropriate due diligence.
• Process invoices, credit notes and account adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
• Manage incoming payments, including receipting, allocation and investigation of unidentified or unapplied receipts.
• Process refunds to students, funders and other customers, ensuring appropriate authorisation and accurate recording.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, supporting bank reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with students, academic departments, internal finance teams and external customers to resolve billing and payment queries.
• Utilise financial systems, including Oracle and other payment platforms, to maintain accurate financial records.

Essential Experience

• Previous finance experience within a Higher Education institution is essential.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, sales ledger or a similar transactional finance role.
• Experience processing invoices, allocating payments and resolving account discrepancies.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Experience using financial accounting systems
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Higher Education payment processes and student finance transactions.
• Knowledge of credit control procedures and credit risk assessments.

Please note: Previous Higher Education finance experience is essential for this position.