Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced individual to undertake the role of Senior Income and Collection Officer within our busy Finance team. The post holder plays a key role in the Income Collection Department acting as a key support and deputy to the Income Collection Manager.
This role ensures a comprehensive oversight and strategic management of all income streams for the university, with particular focus on partnership income streams. Ensuring all sources of income are accurately recorded, monitored and reported.
The post‑holder plays a critical part in budgeting and forecasting income and ensuring compliance with contractual terms, working with the Senior Management Accountant in the development of income budgets and forecasts.
The post‑holder will provide specialist/technical support on a wide range of activities and services relating to the income finance team, using specialist/technical skills and knowledge acquired through qualifications and/or practical experience.
The successful applicant will support the Income Collection Manager with system development and integrations. Deputising where necessary to manage members of the Income team, overseeing and coordinating their day‑to‑day work activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensures comprehensive oversight and strategic management of all income streams, with a focus on partnership income streams.
* Ensures all sources of income are accurately recorded, monitored and reported.
* Plays a critical part in budgeting and forecasting income and ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
* Provides specialist/technical support on a wide range of activities and services relating to the income finance team.
* Supports the Income Collection Manager with system development and integrations, and deputises to manage and coordinate the Income team’s day‑to‑day work activities.
Qualifications
* Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in financial accounting with a strong focus on income recognition.
* Experience of higher education would be helpful, but broader experience is also valued.
Our Commitment to EDI
We are proud to have achieved the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation in 2024, reflecting our dedication to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where the diversity of our students and staff is truly valued and respected. We welcome application from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from People of Colour and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.
Benefits
In meeting your performance expectations, you'll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University's decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website.
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