Finance Administrator

Cambridge Education Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox (discounts)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Private Medical

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing

Discounts with childcare providers

Staff Discount on CEG Digital courses

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Cambridge Education Group is seeking a Finance Administrator to join the Finance team at the Head Office in Cambridge. You will help manage and process a high volume of financial transactions and maintain financial records, updating Finance systems daily.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication with the broader team to resolve queries and support continuous improvement across finance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on accuracy and detail in financial data entry.
• Excellent communication by phone and email with stakeholders.
• Ability to work as part of a finance team to resolve queries.

Responsibilities

• Daily banking and reconciliation of business unit bank accounts.
• Assist in student Pre-Arrival statements and refunds processing.
• Liaise with fee payers and sponsors regarding account queries and updates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently looking for a Finance Administrator to join our Finance team based at our Head Office in Cambridge.

The Finance Administrator is required to work closely with the wider Finance Team to help manage and process a high volume of financial transactions. The Finance Administrator responsibilities include maintaining financial records and updating Finance systems with regards to daily transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily banking and reconciliation of the business unit bank accounts.
• To assist in student Pre-Arrival statement production.
• Processing student refunds, following procedures in line with agreed SLA’s.
• To liaise directly with fee payers & sponsors regarding student account queries.
• To build effective working relationships with Centre Staff, Sales and Admissions Teams, and the Central Finance Team in order to quickly and courteously resolve queries.
• To seek out opportunities for continuous improvement across the business in respect of existing finance processes.
• Identify and post unallocated cash receipts in line with existing KPI’s
• Process Domestic/International payments via online banking.
• Reconcile finance systems to bank statements.
• Maintain accurate financial spreadsheets.
• Monitor shared mailboxes.
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.

Person Specification

Skills

• Strong focus on customer service.
• Excellent communication skills by phone and email.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Remains balanced, rational and courteous in dealing with others at all times.
• Good team player.

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

Cambridge Education Group is an international education provider that offers a range of services such as Pathway and Pre University Programs, Pre University Education, Preparatory education through foundations and master’s programmes, English Language courses, University application guidance along with creating Internship opportunities.

Why will you love working here?

Whether you work in one of our OnCampus or Managed Campus centres, in CEG Online supporting one of our many partner universities, or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues.

Employee Values

Expert –

Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More.

Authentic –

Our actions are taken, and decisions made, in line with our vision and mission; we trust everyone to do the right thing and deliver what they say they will through genuine, open and honest dialogue. We bring our whole selves to work, maximising our diversity to Achieve More.

Innovative –

We continually improve all aspects of what we do, being solution-focused to affect change on our path to Achieve More. All colleagues share their ideas, big and small, and are flexible to new practices, approaches and ways of working.

• Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts on brands)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as a dedicated Mental Health Support Network.
• Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing
• Discounts with childcare providers during School holidays
• Staff Discount on CEG Digital courses
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement

CEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo background checks in the required countries. Where roles have direct contact with children, including all OnCampus centre- based roles, this will include ID, qualification and reference checks, criminal record checks including an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) in line with safeguarding requirements and our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy (including Children Protection). Any offer of employment is subject to all checks being satisfactory. The Company also expects all colleagues to share the Company's commitment to Equal Opportunities within the workplace.