About the School-SBI Kensington
Southbank International School is one of the leading and longest established IB schools in the UK. We are a fabulous place to work - we are a very friendly, happy international co-educational school in Central London with an enrolment of 800+ students aged 3-18 with over 70 nationalities. We have a wonderful culture of support and collaboration and super lovely staff. In addition, we have incredibly generous annual leave, reduced out of school session hours and other staff benefits.
We are looking to recruit a Finance Officer (Billing) to join the small but dynamic finance team based at our Kensington and Westminster sites.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
About the role
Job Role: Finance Officer (Billing)
The Finance Officer's role is to perform the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring that school fees and ancillary charges are charged accurately and in a timely fashion, liaising as necessary with parents and other fee payers, other colleagues within the school and the Cognita Group as necessary.
Who we are looking for:
1. Experience of performing an Accounts Receivable role, including bank reconciliations
2. Systems experience in financial accounting reporting and financial accounting software
3. Excellent relationship with colleagues, parents and external stakeholders
4. Excellent questioning mind-set and ability with proven literacy, numeracy and communications skills
Benefits at Cognita
Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
Pension
Generous annual leave and out of session hours
Attractive maternity/paternity conditions
School fee discount (conditions apply)
Childcare vouchers
Eye tests
Interest free travel loan
Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 16 February 2025
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
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