Accountant -Student Billing & AR (Temporary)

EU Business School SA; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work 1 day per week

Sage X3 training

Power BI training

Restaurant discounts in Barcelona

Job summary

EU Business School SA in Barcelona seeks an AR & Student Accounts specialist for an 8-month maternity cover. You will manage student billing, invoicing, cash allocation, and collections with precision, supporting a fast-paced international campus.

The role includes Sage X3, Power BI, and Excel tasks, monthly close support, dashboards, and responsive service to students and internal teams. Hybrid work with one remote day per week and a start date in late October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable and day-to-day billing and collections.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of Sage X3.

Responsibilities

• Generate, validate, and issue student invoices via Sage X3 with accuracy across tuition, program changes, and payment plans.
• Match daily payments to student accounts and reconcile with ERP.
• Proactive collections outreach to students with outstanding balances following the AR strategy.
• Process refunds and disputes per policy and escalate as needed.
• Assist AR Manager with month-end close activities and revenue recognition entries.
• Produce AR dashboards and aging reports using Power BI and Excel.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive

Organizational resilience

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Sage X3

Power BI

Yooz

Excel

Job description

As part of the prestigious Omnes Education Group, EU Business School offers top-ranked foundation, bachelor's, and master's programmes across our various on-campus and online locations. Join a global leader in business education and become part of a dynamic, international community in the heart of Barcelona.

The Role

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented AR & Student Accounts specialist to join us for a 8-month maternity cover. You will provide essential administrative and operational support, executing the day-to-day billing and collections cycle with absolute precision. Beyond the numbers, your mission is to ensure a seamless, supportive financial experience for our students. By maintaining impeccable records and offering proactive solutions, you will act as a key service partner to both internal departments and the student body in a fast-paced, global environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Student Billing & Invoicing: Generate, validate, and issue student invoices via Sage X3, ensuring flawless accuracy across tuition fees, programme changes, and payment plans.
• Cash Allocation & Reconciliation: Match daily incoming payments against student accounts. Identify and resolve discrepancies between gsBase and our ERP with a commitment to absolute accuracy.
• Collections & Follow-Up: Execute proactive outreach to students with outstanding balances, executing the AR Manager’s collections strategy with a blend of professionalism, tact, and persistence.
• Refunds & Dispute Handling: Process refund requests and payment disputes strictly within policy, escalating complex scenarios to the AR Manager when necessary.
• Month-End Close Support: Partner with the AR Manager on closing procedures, including deferred income entries, revenue recognition bookings, and mirror account reconciliations.
• Reporting & Aging: Prepare and maintain comprehensive AR dashboards and aging reports using Power BI and advanced Excel, safeguarding data integrity for management review.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain strong organizational habits to ensure consistent adherence to all daily, weekly, and monthly AR workflow deadlines.
• Stakeholder Service: Respond to queries from students, internal teams, and external partners with speed, empathy, and a solution-driven attitude.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide agile, ad-hoc support to the AP & Accounting team, embracing cross-training as departmental needs evolve.
• Process Improvement: Spot repetitive tasks and propose automated or streamlined solutions, we value team members who bring fixes, not just feedback.

About You

• Experience: Proven experience in Accounts Receivable and accounting, specifically executing the day-to-day billing and collections cycle.
• Education: University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Language Skills: Full professional proficiency inEnglish (our corporate and student-facing language) and Spanish (for regulatory and supplier interactions).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, data modelling, pivot tables). Working knowledge of Sage X3 is highly valued (Note: specialized training will be provided).
• Professional Profile: You possess a highly analytical mindset, proactive nature, and the organizational resilience to thrive and maintain accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

What We Offer

• Start Date: October 26th, 2026.
• Contract: 8-month maternity cover.
• Remuneration: €24K - €27K gross/annual, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a 36-hour work week featuring Intensive Fridays, plus a hybrid model including 1 day of remote work per week.
• Professional Growth: Hands-on training in Sage X3 and Yooz.
• Perks: A vibrant international office culture, monthly Monday team breakfasts, and exclusive local restaurant discounts in the center of Barcelona.

At EU Business School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and respected. Our hiring practices ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, and we actively promote a workplace that is accessible, supportive, and free from discrimination.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in creating a more inclusive future.