Senior Accounts Assistant

Senior Accounts Assistant  

Permanent / Full-Time  

London, West End / Hybrid Working

About the role 

The Fashion Retail Academy are currently in a new phase of growth and we have an opportunity for a motivated and confident Senior Accounts Assistant to support our Finance team. In this role you will have the opportunity to own the day-to-day accounts receivable and collections activities for the FRA.  

A summary of what’s involved:  

Lead on administering an efficient and effective collections function for the FRA 

Proactively explore and recommend change to improve credit control processes. 

Willing seek ways to provide support to the Financial Controller, including working on ad-hoc projects and overseeing the accounts payables function when needed 

Support the Finance team with meeting KPIs in relation to outstanding amounts due. 

About you 

Excellent IT knowledge, as well as experience of, or the ability to promptly learn, Sage, and our student records system. 

Possess strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail 

Newly qualified or currently studying towards AAT L4 Diploma in Accounting  

Demonstrable strong negotiation and influencing skills.  

A proactive approach to problem solving and creating processes 

Why The FRA?  

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further. 

For more information about us or the role, and reward and recognition package visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download. Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign. 

Next Steps

How to apply: Please apply via the FRA's recruitment website

Closing Date: Friday 10 February 2023. Please note, we do review applications as and when they come in. If you wish to apply for this position, early application is advised. 

Diversity Statement 

We welcome applications from individuals from all sections of the community. The equality and diversity information you provide will be strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the short listing or selection panel. Applications will be judged solely on the basis of merit.