Senior Credit Controller

Are you looking to take a leading role within a dynamic and growing Finance function at one of Greater Manchester’s top universities for student experience?

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and supporting excellence across all areas of the University.

Due to continued growth and development within our Finance team, we are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to lead the University’s credit control activities, ensuring the effective collection of student fees and commercial income whilst supporting compliance with financial regulations and protecting the University's financial position.

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and supporting excellence across all areas of the University.

Due to continued growth and development within our Finance team, we are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to lead the University’s credit control activities, ensuring the effective collection of student fees and commercial income whilst supporting compliance with financial regulations and protecting the University's financial position.

About the Role

Reporting to the Exchequer Controller, you will play a key role in managing the University's debtor portfolio, ensuring income is collected efficiently and in accordance with University policies and relevant legislation. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Student Services, Admissions and external stakeholders, you will help minimise financial risk whilst providing an excellent service to students, sponsors and commercial customers.

The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including

Managing the collection of student fees and commercial debt, including liaison with students, sponsors, commercial customers and external agencies to resolve outstanding balances and agree payment arrangements.

Producing regular management information on aged debt, cashflow forecasts, bad debt provisions and collection performance.

Supporting compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and wider financial crime controls, including due diligence checks on higher-risk accounts.

Maintaining accurate debtor records and contributing to the review and continuous improvement of credit control procedures, systems and reporting.