Address This is an excellent opportunity to manage the University’s Credit Control Team and your own portfolio of work.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Finance Division supports the academic, research and administrative community at the University providing sound financial advice and timely information with a range of support services including financial operations, financial reporting, financial support and professional services.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- A welcoming and diverse community
About the Role
You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial debt and maintaining the Oracle Accounts Receivable Module.
You will consolidate the collections of the other Credit Controllers and manage the Oracle Accounts Receivable Module that supports it. You will deputise for the Head of Research Accounts and Accounts Receivable in all credit and AR related matters.
You will also liaise closely with client departments within the University to identify opportunities for process change and to recommend, prepare and arrange training or guidance on best practice.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
You will be based in Hythe Bridge Street but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.
About You
You will have experience of working in a large complex organisation with proven credit management experience. You will be able to organise your own workload, work to deadlines and manage a portfolio of commercial debts.
You should possess very strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. You should possess Credit Control experience and appropriate professional judgement enabling you to identify the correct course of action in the case of non-standard or difficult debts. You will have strong administrative and supervisory experience. It would be preferred if you were familiar with the Oracle Financials accounting system.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is Monday 18 March 2024.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 25 March 2024 and will be in person.
We will be conducting interviews throughout this process and hold the right to close applications early should we find a suitable candidate
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