Finance Administrator (Income)

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking a Finance Administrator to join our Financial Operations Team in the income section. You will handle accounts receivable tasks, ensuring accurate processing and timely reporting.

This role requires strong administration and customer service skills, with a proactive, detail-focused approach in a busy environment. Hybrid working is offered, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Create and upload income journal files to the accounting system.
• Record payments and reconcile between payment processors, bank statements and debtors ledger.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle income-related inquiries.

Job description

TheUniversity adopts a hybrid working environment, for this role it is expectedthat 3 days are in the office and 2 days working from home.

An excitingand interesting opportunity has arisen within the Finance and CommercialDepartment at the University of Gloucestershire for an experienced and customerfocused Finance Administrator to work in our income section, who candemonstrate strong accounts receivable and administration skills to add valuein a busy and evolving environment.

The post islocated within the Financial Operations Team; you will be a key member of theteam and will be responsible for the processing of accounts receivable relatedtransactions. You will be responsible for creating and uploading income journalfiles to our accounting system, recording payments and reconciling betweenpayment processors, bank statements and our debtors ledger.

As a keycontact for all income related enquiries, excellent communication and customerservice skills are essential.

Applicantswill be required to be hands on and have a flexible committed and proactiveattitude to delivering an accurate, responsive service. You will be proactivein delivering a high-quality income function with a commitment to continuousimprovement and must be responsive to change.

Good IT skills are essential, and youmust have excellent organisational skills, be able to work under pressure,prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.

If you would like more information about the role then please contact:

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.