Credit Control / Finance Officer
Reed Accountancy are excited to be representing a leading public sector client in Ipswich, to recruit for a Credit Control / Finance Officer to join the Financial Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and organising financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the university's financial operations.
Contract: Full-time, permanent, agile working (1-3 days working from home after training)
Location: Central Ipswich, Suffolk
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £32,000-£36,000 per annum
Duties/responsibilities:
- Develop and implement robust credit control processes to ensure timely payments and reduce outstanding debts.
- Organise and streamline existing financial procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Monitor debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO and prevent old debts.
- Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
- Liaise with various university departments to ensure cohesive financial practices.
- Provide regular reporting on financial status and progress to the Head of Financial Operations.
- Working closely with the Financial Operations team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in credit control and finance within a similar role.
- Strong understanding of financial processes and the ability to implement improvements effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in the use of financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CICM, ACCA) is desirable.
Benefits:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays and any closure days.
- Christmas shut down.
- Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites.
- Study support (AAT, ACCA/CIMA, undergraduate/postgraduate course).
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.
If you are interested and would like to know more, please apply and I will be in touch shortly.