We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team as a Credit Controller & Billing / Finance Assistant, based at our Senior School near Loddon. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for timely collection of monies due to the schools, will be involved in invoicing parents and commercial customers, and, generally having a major role in securing the monies owed to the charity. As we invoice three times a year, the role involves raising the invoices. The ideal candidate would be able to work as part of the small developing team, but also able to work on their own initiative. The primary duties of the role are summarised below, please see the attached role profile for more information regarding the role. The Closing date is Monday 27th January 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd February 2025. Duties: Credit Control To ensure a collaborative approach and high standards of work at all times. Take a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of debtors, to ensure bill payers pay on time and overdue invoices are kept to a minimum. Be the point of contact for all credit control issues and maintain detailed correspondence with bill payers, and reporting on progress as required. Weekly Reporting and month-end close processes on the Sales Ledger Liaising with Solicitors and Bailiffs (legal proceedings) if required., to include preparing court papers with guidance. Work closely with the management accountant to develop the treasury management / cash forecast. Billing Responsibility We work on a tri-annual / termly process. This role involves raising the bills to parents as part of a team of three. Work collaboratively to ensure a high level of accuracy / high standards of work at all times Work closely with all departments across the school to resolve issues and ensure invoicing details are delivered in a timely manner. You will be responsible for maintaining the relationship / collection with external agencies – for example direct debit customers, and those parents who have agreed extended payment terms my providers of school fee finance. Have the experience to contribute ideas to improvements to processes which are adopted to income streams. Finance Assistant Be flexible, to ensure when the primary roles are fulfilled, you can contribute as required as part of the finance team, working closely with the management accountant. Implement robust controls and new business initiatives and be the primary person to report on everything income related. Skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail including a strong control focus Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships, both internal and external. Good telephone manner essential Chasing up outstanding debts via E-mail in a professional empathetic manner Ultimately liaising with legal / debt collection agencies Good Excel skills are necessary