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We are a fast-growing IT Managed Service Provider dedicated to supporting schools and educational trusts with cutting-edge technology solutions and responsive support. With a strong presence in the education sector, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service while maintaining strong financial health. We’re now seeking a diligent and proactiveCredit Controller to join our finance team and ensure timely collection of receivables, enabling our continued growth and stability.
About the role:
As the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company's debt ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices from educational institutions and associated bodies. You’ll play a key role in maintaining positive client relationships while securing cash flow and reducing risk.
Key responsibilities:
* Proactively manage the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collection of payments across a diverse portfolio of educational clients.
* Monitor customer accounts to identify overdue payments and take appropriate action in line with agreed credit terms.
* Liaise regularly with schools, academies, and trusts to resolve queries and disputes in a professional, customer-focused manner.
* Produce aged debtor reports and KPIs for senior management, with commentary and risk analysis.
* Work closely with the Sales, relationship managers, and project teams to ensure client billing queries are resolved quickly.
* Issue monthly statements and credit control correspondence using finance systems
* Maintain and update customer records, ensuring accuracy of contact and invoicing information.
* Assess new client creditworthiness and recommend suitable credit limits in line with internal policy.
* Assist with month-end close procedures and external audit queries relating to receivables.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a Credit Control role, ideally within the IT or education sectors.
* Understanding of the billing cycles and payment behaviours of public sector or education clients is highly desirable but not essential.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a professional and diplomatic approach.
* High attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
* Proficiency in using accounting software
* Knowledge of frameworks such as DfE financial guidelines or MAT budgeting processes is a plus. Not essential.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
This role is based at our HQ in Walton on Thames.
This is a full-time position; however, we are open to candidates who are available for a minimum of 25 hours per week.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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