Accountant (P8) - Student Finance

Role Overview

A university finance department is seeking an Accountant to manage student debtor records, reconciliations and financial reporting.

This position combines day-to-day delivery with accurate administration, timely follow-through and professional coordination with the people and teams who rely on the role.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the following areas:

• Maintain accurate student debtor, bursary and control-account records. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
• Calculate and review expected credit-loss provisions and ageing trends. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
• Coordinate audit support and prepare financial reporting information. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
• Investigate discrepancies and strengthen finance processes and controls. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.

Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following capabilities in a structured, deadline-driven working environment:

• Relevant accounting or finance qualification. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
• Experience with receivables, reconciliations and financial reporting. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
• Knowledge of IFRS principles and strong spreadsheet skills. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
• High attention to detail and professional stakeholder communication. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.

Success Profile

Success in this role will come from combining technical or functional competence with sound organisation, clear communication, attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality, service and safe working practices.