Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Swindon is seeking a Financial Coordinator to manage income, support stakeholders, and ensure smooth financial operations. Responsibilities include raising invoices, monitoring payments, and assisting with financial queries. The ideal candidate has AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the college's finances.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent needed.
• Strong IT skills required, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting systems and financial procedures is essential.
• Must have excellent organisation skills and accuracy.
• Great communication skills and a calm, professional manner are vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoices for tuition fees and other services.
• Monitor outstanding payments and assist in credit control.
• Process and allocate incoming payments accurately.
• Reconcile income accounts and maintain records.
• Support stakeholders with finance queries.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and compliance procedures.

Skills

Accuracy in financial tasks

Strong IT skills

Great communication skills

Time-management

Problem-solving mindset

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You’ll help manage the college's income, support students and stakeholders with friendly financial guidance, and play a key role in keeping our systems running smoothly. What you’ll do:

• Raise and send invoices for tuition fees, commercial activity and other services
• Monitor outstanding payments and support credit control processes
• Process and allocate incoming payments with accuracy and care
• Reconcile income accounts and maintain clear, up-to-date records
• Support students, parents, employers and partners with finance queries
• Assist with reporting, audits and compliance procedures
• Manage product listings, orders and income through the College's online shop

If you love accuracy, enjoy working with numbers, and want a role where you’ll make a real impact on the college's financial operations, this is the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office
• Experience working with accounting systems and financial procedures
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and time-management
• Great communication skills and a calm, professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• A positive attitude, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to great customer service
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and equality