Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable

Overview

Merton College is looking for a Finance Officer to join a busy Accounts Receivable and Credit Control team. The role involves chasing outstanding debt, processing transactions and maintaining the Sales Ledger database in line with the Group’s financial procedures and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate sales invoices from invoice requisitions and ensure the sales ledger is updated with all cash receipts.
• Receive and process cash, credit card and cheque payments for banking according to Finance operating procedures.
• Operate the petty cash till for payment claims when required.
• Liaise with budget holders and internal teams to resolve queries raised by customers and students.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in credit control processes.
• Strong background in dealing directly with customers and handling a wide range of customer queries.
• Working experience in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of banking and petty‑cash procedures.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Outlook, Word and accounting software.
• Ability to work accurately, calmly and efficiently.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 27 days, plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• 5 days Wellbeing leave to support physical and mental health.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Equality and Diversity

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership.

Application Deadline

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 27th May 2026.

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