Job Description

Job Reference

0384-25

Date Posted

Thursday 24 April 2025

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

26,338 to 29,179 per annum

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Fixed Term for 3 months due to specialist expertise being required for a limited term project

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Finance Operations

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job details

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When you work for the University of Central 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:

This role will provide administrative support to the Accounts Receivable (Customer Accounts) Manager and nominated deputy by ensuring that key financial processes operate efficiently and that financial controls are maintained. The scope of the role covers the whole university including subsidiaries and associated organisations.



This postholder will support the Accounts Receivable Team with targeted collection and credit control activity. You will be contacting former and current students by phone and email to collect outstanding balances and set up agreed repayment plans. You will instruct third party collection agents as necessary.

About you:

A proactive person who works well to targets. Excellent communication skills both written and on the phone. Some experience of Credit Control or collection activities is essential. Applicants will need to have five GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above, including English and Maths together with an AAT Level 2 or technical qualification in a Finance or Business Administrative related field.

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.


We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we're here to help you achieve great things.


Where opportunity creates success.