Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable; on-site

Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable (on-site)
Starting Salary £26,310 per annum
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Ready to launch your finance career?

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a talent for accounts receivable and a desire to make a difference in the education sector? Suffolk New College is seeking a Finance Assistant to play a key role in our Finance team, supporting the financial operations of our multi-campus College. This fantastic opportunity will see you work alongside experienced finance professionals, contribute to a range of projects, apply your current skills and continue your professional development whilst helping to support our students and staff through excellent financial service.
In this role, you will:

• Take charge of Accounts Receivable:
You’ll handle student fee collections and other incoming payments, ensure funds are collected on time and logged accurately in our systems and chase outstanding debts tactfully.

• Manage Invoicing and Payments:
Prepare and issue invoices for college services, process receipts and credit notes efficiently, and carry out daily banking and reconciliation of accounts to keep our ledgers up-to-date.

• Maintain Financial Records:
Use our finance software (Blu Qube) to input data and retrieve reports, contributing to month-end checks and ensuring our financial records are always precise and audit-ready.

• Support Colleagues and Customers:
Work closely with finance team members, assisting and guiding junior finance staff. You’ll also be a friendly point of contact for staff, students, or suppliers who have questions about payments or invoices, resolving their queries promptly.

• Contribute to Improvement:
We value fresh ideas – you’ll have the chance to suggest enhancements to our processes and help implement better ways of working, making our finance operations more efficient.
What we are looking for
Essential:

• A good standard of education (Level 2 or equivalent), including GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English.

• Full or part AAT qualification, or a willingness to study towards completion within a specified timeframe.

• Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and databases.

• Experience working in a financial environment.

• Experience coordinating the activities of others.

• Experience in credit control, purchase/sales ledger, and debt chasing.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.

• Proven negotiation and persuasion skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2 in ICT.
NVQ in Customer Services.
Willingness to begin CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA studies.
Previous experience in a similar role.
Why join us?

• Professional Environment:
Be part of a supportive, professional team where your contributions are valued. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals in a college that prioritises integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

• Meaningful Work:
In an educational setting, your work directly supports our learners and staff. Every invoice you reconcile and every payment you process helps the college run smoothly, ultimately benefiting our student community.

• Excellent Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance (with additional closure days around Christmas), a local government pension scheme, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

• BeSNC:
At Suffolk New College, we are committed to providing the best possible environment for our learners and staff to thrive.
Ready to take the next step?
If you are passionate about starting your career in finance and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join Suffolk New College’s Finance team!
Closing date:
Tuesday 27th January 2026 at Midnight
Interview dates:
Friday 6th & Monday 9th February 2026
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