Billing Controller

Hurstpierpoint College; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Sussex is looking for a Billing Controller to join their Finance Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will manage billing and credit control processes, ensuring smooth financial operations. Responsibilities include preparing pupil bills, managing payments, and performing reconciliations. Ideal applicants should have substantial experience in billing and credit control, alongside strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and access to leisure facilities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Free lunches and drinks

Free on-site parking

Access to sport and leisure facilities

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in billing, credit control, and banking processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and adapt to varied tasks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a controlled accounting environment.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor receipts and manage the debtor list.
• Liaise with debtors and legal representatives.
• Process and bank all income, managing direct debit payments.
• Prepare termly pupil bills and process recharges.
• Carry out accounting reconciliations and analysis.

Skills

Billing experience

Credit control

Banking processes

MS Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Billing Controller to join our small, dedicated Finance Team on a 12-month fixed term contract, and play a key role in managing billing and credit control processes during a maternity cover period. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth financial operations, from preparing pupil bills to managing direct debit schemes and maintaining robust credit control.

Responsibilities

Credit Control

• Monitor receipts and manage the debtor list.
• Liaise with debtors and legal representatives when necessary.
• Provide information to solicitors for legal proceedings.

Banking & Payments

• Process and bank all income, including fee and sundry receipts.
• Manage direct debit payments and business credit card expenditure.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.

Billing & Insurance

• Prepare termly pupil bills and process recharges.
• Manage pupil insurance lists and submit returns to insurers.

Financial Analysis & Support

• Carry out accounting reconciliations and analysis.
• Assist or deputise for other finance team members when required.

Personal Statement Questions

• Please provide a personal statement to support your application and highlight any other attributes, skills and experience you will bring to the role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in billing, credit control, and banking processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and adapt to varied tasks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a controlled accounting environment.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in MS Excel.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Membership of the College's generous contributory pension scheme (APTIS - Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools), with a 23.6% employer contribution.
• Free lunches, drinks, fruit, and cakes during term time.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to a wide range of sport and leisure facilities including swimming pool, gym, library, and staff fitness classes.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities and tailored professional development planning.

About Hurstpierpoint College

Hurstpierpoint College is one of Sussex's leading independent schools, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. With almost 1,400 pupils across our Senior and Prep Schools, we combine academic excellence with a strong sense of community. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy working in a stunning countryside setting while remaining well‑connected. We're just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton & Hove, and London is under an hour away by train.

Safeguarding and Equality

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.