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Student Finance Officer/Credit Controller

Job details
Posting date: 06 May 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 May 2025
Location: B32 3NT
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Birmingham Newman University
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NU2225

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced credit controller/administrator to join Birmingham Newman University, a student-centred University currently undergoing a period of transformation, business diversification and growth.

We are seeking an individual with proven credit control experience, capable of taking responsibility for the University credit control process, playing a vital role in the timely collection of fees and commercial debt, whilst maintaining positive relationships with our students and external stakeholders. Flexibility and a positive attitude towards customer service are essential qualities.

The successful applicant will have proven ability to reduce debt, experience of working in a fast-paced finance environment whilst being diligent, accurate and detail-oriented, capable of prioritising workload. The role involves administrative duties, including administration of the University Support fund. The role will suit a team-player looking to broaden their finance experience and knowledge.

Educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent, to include Maths and English, you will ideally be studying, or part qualified in AAT accountancy, although this is not essential. You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines as well as strong IT and skills interpersonal skills in liaison with all levels of personnel.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Diane Oldaker, Head of Finance, at D.Oldaker@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 27th May 2025
Interviews will take place on 24th June 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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