Credit Control & Sales Ledger Officer

Gordons; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Control & Sales Ledger Officer to join its Finance Team. This newly created role focuses on managing billing for school boarding charges and ensuring timely payments from parents. With a commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school offers a unique opportunity to contribute to its mission while enjoying flexible working arrangements during school holidays. If you possess strong organizational and communication skills, this role could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control and sales ledger management.
• Ability to liaise effectively with parents regarding payments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for billing all school boarding charges.
• Ensure payments are received by set deadlines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

About The Role

Gordon’s School is one of the most successful boarding schools in England. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Credit Control & Sales Ledger Officer to join our Finance Team.

This is a newly created role responsible for billing all school boarding charges and ensuring payments are received by set deadlines. The role involves liaising with parents to resolve any outstanding payments.

The successful applicant will have experience in a similar role and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

The working hours are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with possible flexible working from home during school holidays.

Closing Date: Friday 30 May 2025

Please see the attached document for the full job description and person specification.

About Us

Set on a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School offers excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has approximately 980 students, including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.

Massively oversubscribed, Gordon’s size ensures every student is well-known and nurtured. The School emphasizes academic standards, self-discipline, and traditional values, providing numerous opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

“This is an exceptionally good school.” OFSTED

Gordon’s School is a boarding and day school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must undergo appropriate screening, including a DBS check.

Interviews may be held at any stage after application receipt. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the deadline if necessary.