We are recruiting for a prestigious, thriving school based near Watford set within beautiful grounds.
They are 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 the 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.
What’s in it for you?
· Salary: £28k-£32k
· Hours: Monday to Friday 8-4.30 or 8.30-5pm
· Annual Leave: 30 days
· Competitive pay
· Work pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
· 50% fee remission for eligible staff children (subject to spaces and entry requirements)
· Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links
· Electrical Vehicle Charging Scheme
· Free lunch and refreshments (term-time)
· Generous occupational sick pay
· High Street Discounts
· EAP with 24/7 GP access
· A beautiful working environment – the school is set in a conservation site in excess of 21 acres.
Key responsibilities:
· 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.
What the employer is looking for:
· 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).