Finance Administrator (Sales Ledger)

Cambridge / Huntingdon

Full-Time | Temporary Contract

£14.54 – £15.54 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator (Sales Ledger) to join a busy and supportive Finance team on a temporary basis for approximately 10 weeks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance administration or sales ledger experience who is looking to join a well-established organisation and contribute to a fast-paced finance function during a busy period.

The successful candidate will support the Sales Ledger and Credit Control team, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments, direct debits and customer accounts whilst providing excellent service to students, staff and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales

• Assist with student fee enquiries, payment plans and payment options

• Process refunds and support with student account queries

• Set up and maintain customer accounts

• Manage direct debit mandates, payment schedules and monthly collections

• Prepare and upload direct debit files in line with banking deadlines

• Investigate and resolve rejected payments and unmatched receipts

• Reconcile sales ledger and balance sheet accounts

• Support aged debtor reporting and assist with debt recovery processes

• Process bus pass and transport-related payments and refunds

• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to sales ledger queries by phone and email

• Take payments over the phone and face to face

• Support the Credit Control team when required

• Assist with continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures

• Carry out general finance administration duties as required

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working within a finance, accounts or sales ledger environment

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Flexible approach to work, particularly during busy periods

Desirable

• Experience using computerised accounting systems

• Experience within an educational or public sector environment

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What's on Offer

• £14.54 – £15.54 per hour

• Full-time hours – 37 hours per week

• Temporary assignment for approximately 10 weeks

• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy finance team

• Supportive working environment

• Local Government Pension Scheme eligibility (where applicable)

• Varied and interesting role with a mix of finance administration and customer interaction

Please note that flexibility will be required during peak enrolment periods, including occasional evening work and increased on-site presence during busy periods.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.

If you are an organised and proactive Finance Administrator looking for your next temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy.

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