A highly capable finance professional with a BA (Hons) in Business and Management and strong experience across both education and private sectors, with a solid track record in student finance, revenue reporting, and debt recovery.

Experience of mentoring teams, reconciling income, and liaising with third-party agencies. Their background includes roles in accountancy practice and industry finance, giving them a well-rounded understanding of both transactional finance and reporting.

Known for their accuracy, initiative, and strong communication skills, they are now looking to further develop their finance career in a role that offers new challenges and continued growth.

Exposure includes:

  • Oversaw collection of £42 million aged debt and led a new team of 4 to drive recovery and payment compliance.
  • Managed over 15,000 student accounts, ensuring accurate fee processing and timely payments via Student Finance England.
  • Produced monthly deferred income reports and ensured compliance with financial controls and accounting standards.
  • Trained new staff, created guidance materials, and improved internal controls related to revenue and fee integrity.
  • Responsible for fee operations at the Hong Kong Campus, including foreign currency transactions.
  • Exposure to invoicing, expenses, VAT returns, and supplier payments in previous roles.
  • Liaised effectively with contractors, third-party debt collectors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate resolution of queries.

Software knowledge:  Xero, Sage 50, CaseWare, Agresso

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Business and Management Hons (2:1)

Notice period: Immediately available

Candidate ref: 74638

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:

Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777

Sarah.Arnold@howett-thorpe.co.uk