Position:
Accounts Generalist Contract:
Permanent, Full Time Reports to:
Financial Controller Location:
Dublin Overview Hibernia College Group [HCG], a leader in career education, comprises three leading Colleges: Hibernia College, IICP College, and Accountancy School .
Hibernia College has a distinguished 25-year history of delivering innovative and flexible third level programmes and was Ireland's ?rst accredited blended learning third-level institution .
An established leader in pioneering education technologies, Hibernia College specialises in the delivery of programmes with particular focus in professional education, including initial teacher and nurse education programmes .
IICP College is a college of educational excellence delivering a wide range of accredited and validated courses in counselling, psychotherapy and related fields, by committed, highly qualified lecturers in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Accountancy School offers intensive accounting courses leading to qualifications in professional accountancy exams of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Accountancy School is an ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner and holds CIMA Advanced Learning Partner status, the highest accreditation awarded by bodies.
Job Purpose Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will work as part of a busy Group Finance team, initially supporting the IICP College finance function .
The role will be based between the IICP offices and the HCG head office, with WFH arrangements available .
The role will cover both accounts payable and receivable, with the primary purpose of the role to ensure that all students are billed, fees processed, and student debtor and bank accounts are recon ciled as required .
Key Responsibilities:
Student Payments & Reconciliation Apply daily cash to student accounts via MIT.
Process bank and credit card transactions from AIB and Realex .
Identify student payments (or sponsors/funders) using the invoice log .
Handle manual credit card entries and refunds (Realex or bank transfer).
Maintain accuracy in processing refunds, considering student withdrawals and deferrals.
Use Lodgement Rec Workbook to reconcile bank and Realex payments with MIT.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in reconciliations.
Debtor Management & Reporting Update the Debtors Overview Workbook daily (relied upon by Finance, Admissions, and Academics).
Maintain Payment Plan Proposal, Master Course Sheet, and Direct Debit Tracker workbooks.
Process and verify new payment plans, ensuring accuracy before email confirmation.
Track missed direct debits and enforce policies to prevent students from progressing with unpaid fees.
Work with students to create realistic payment plans, ensuring compliance while supporting retention.
Student Queries & Communications Manage high volumes of emails, calls, and student queries daily.
Ensure timely responses to prevent escalations or payment delays.
Coordinate with internal teams to streamline student account resolutions.
Experience :
This role requires strong financial accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage high workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Preferably at least 3 years' experience working in an accounting department.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with good knowledge of other MS office products.
Good working knowledge of accounting systems with an open attitude to embracing process and systems change .
Ability to manage and prioritise concurrent tasks, work to deadlines and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to u se of own initiative and work as part of a team .
Closing date for receipt of applications on 14th April 2025.
Please note the College reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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