Accounts Receivable Specialist (Hybrid) - Education Sector

Socrates Recruitment; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days in-office, 3 days'

25 days holiday + banks

Discretionary period between Christmas

Cycle to work

Eyecare

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance

Career progression

Free parking on site

Job summary

My client, a prestigious international organisation in the education sector based in Cobham (KT11), is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join the finance team and support day-to-day invoicing, fee administration across campuses, and payments. The role requires strong customer service, experience in finance or accounts receivable, good Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and 3 days at home, plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and telephone manner.
• Prior experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience of working in an education setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, credit notes, payments and refunds.
• Managing daily banking and weekly payment reconciliations.
• Supporting enquiries regarding fees by phone and email.
• Looking after corporate fee payer accounts.
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and finance reporting.
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone manner

Finance experience

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Tools

Excel

Job description

My client, a prestigious international organisation in the education sector based in Cobham (KT11), is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join the finance team and support day-to-day invoicing, fee administration across campuses, and payments. The role requires strong customer service, experience in finance or accounts receivable, good Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and 3 days at home, plus a comprehensive