Job Reference #
EDV/2025/SHS/16185
Location
Eastbury Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3AS
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£28, £32,000.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date
11:59pm, 7th Dec 2025
Start Date
As soon as possible
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) To be confirmed
The Post - Interim Credit Controller
St Helen's is looking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term Credit Controller to help to maintain the School's financial health through managing fee income and ensuring timely collection.
You will partner closely with our existing Finance team to tackle a key specific project - significantly reducing aged debt and assisting in the design and implementation of a robust, future-proof credit control framework.
Core Information
Contract Type:
* This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 1 year.
Working Hours:
* 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year.
Annual Leave:
* 30 days annual leave.
Salary:
* £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Main Objectives:
* Monitor and manage the debtor ledger, ensuring timely collection of school fees and other charges.
* Proactively follow up on outstanding balances via phone, email, and written communication.
* Work collaboratively with parents and guardians to resolve billing queries and agree payment plans where appropriate
* Prepare regular aged-debt reports and present to Director of Finance and Head.
* Escalate overdue accounts in line with school policy, including liaison with external legal advisers if necessary.
* Assist with termly billing processes and support the wider Finance Team during peak periods.
* Maintain accurate financial records in the school's finance system.
The Person
Essential:
* Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage sensitive financial conversations with discretion and empathy.
* Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
* Confident in using finance software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
Highly Desirable:
* Experience working within the education sector or a customer-facing finance environment.
* Familiarity with school fee billing systems (e.g., iFinance & iSAMS).
Contact Details
Harry Scurlock