Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background

An excellent opportunity to join the Payables and Receivables team within the University’s Finance Directorate.

As a Receivables Assistant, you will play a key role in the team and be responsible for the delivery and development of efficient and effective Receivables services on behalf of the University. This will include all aspects of the Receivables function including the issuing of invoices and reminder letters, the timely and accurate recording of payments received from students and other customers, and responding to any queries received. The postholder will work in conjunction with the Payables and Receivables and Credit Control teams to develop the University’s Finance system and consider improvements to working practices, processes, procedures and standards in relation to this role.

You will have good IT and analytical and monitoring skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines in an organised manner, working well within a team or independently, as required. You will understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail; and the importance of confidentiality and customer care.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is split between home and office working. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus.

We will consider your preferred working pattern but this will also be determined by the service required and the tasks/activities being undertaken.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 22.10.2025
Closing date for applications: 03.11.2025
Interviews are to be held: 12.11.2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Marie Dyball marie.dyball@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05854.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.