Accounts Receivable Administrative Assistant

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

Working in the Accounts Receivable team, this role supports with a variety of key tasks. These include posting daily receipts through our various payment platforms, raising sales invoices and handling incoming queries from students and commercial customers over the phone, on email and in person.

This position is 29 hours per week over 4 days with some flexibility available for the non working day.  

About you:

The successful applicant will be a strong team player with a good level of attention to detail and accuracy. They will be confident communicating with stakeholders on the phone, over email and in person and have experience of working in a credit control, sales ledger or debt recovery team or activities. Applicants will have five GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/Grade 4, including English and Maths together with or working towards AAT Level 2 qualified or technical qualification in a Finance or Business Administrative related field or equivalent in role experience. Experience in Accounts Receivable is desirable but not essential.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.