Student Fees Specialist | Finance & Administration

National College of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Job summary

The National College of Ireland is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage student fee activities within the Finance Department. You will issue invoices, collect fees, process refunds, and support apprenticeship programmes and grants administration to ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will work with the Registrar, Director of Finance, and Student Services to deliver robust fee processing, data management in Ellucian/Quercus, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance-related role is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Administer the student fees function within the Finance Department.
• Issue invoices and collect student fees.
• Process student fee refunds.
• Oversee the financial administration of Apprenticeship programmes
• Administer student grants
• Follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain fee records and student account information
• Process card payments and other receipts.
• Administer direct debit collections.
• Record bank transfers and prepare lodgements.
• Reconcile and update payment records.
• Maintain student fee data within the student administration system (Ellucian/Quercus).
• Produce regular management and fee reports.
• Test enhancements to online payment processes.
• Support system upgrades and process improvements.
• Respond to student fee queries by phone, online, and in person.
• Maintain fee-related content on the college website.
• Assist with automation and integration of fee-related processes.
• Keep informed about student funding schemes and grants.
• Contribute to operational efficiencies within the finance function.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Financial administration

Reporting and data management

Student administration systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Ellucian/Quercus

Job description

The National College of Ireland is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage student fee activities within the Finance Department. You will issue invoices, collect fees, process refunds, and support apprenticeship programmes and grants administration to ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will work with the Registrar, Director of Finance, and Student Services to deliver robust fee processing, data management in Ellucian/Quercus, and