Finance Officer (Credit Control & Sales Ledger)
Part-Time 19.5hrs
£22,958 to £24,307 gross per annum pro rata
Close date 30/03/2025
You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:
- Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
- Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
- Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
- A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
- Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.
The Role
As a member of the Accounts Receivable Team, reporting to the Finance Transaction Processing Manager. You will be responsible for working with colleagues across College to ensure the timely and accurate raising of invoices and chasing debt. You will contribute to systems development activities related to Higher Education /Further Education student finance, sales ledger and debt collection to improve efficiency and effectiveness. You will maintain a high standard of customer service. You will be involved in supporting the Accounts Payable team. Hours of work are flexible to be agreed with the successful applicant.
What are we looking for
You must possess a NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths and experience of working with Microsoft office applications, specifically Excel and Word. You should also have experience of working in a finance environment in a in a sales ledger / credit control function. In addition, you will have experience dealing with customers both internally and externally and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.
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