Credit Controller

Walsh Employment Careers; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Portsmouth is seeking a Credit Controller to manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collection of fees. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, financial administration, and organisational skills. Join a friendly finance team focused on creating a supportive atmosphere for both staff and students.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Credit Controller or similar role.
• Strong understanding of credit control processes.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the school's credit control process.
• Ensure timely collection of fees and payments.
• Work collaboratively with the finance team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial administration

Organisational skills

Empathy

Job description

Credit Controller

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £28-32K plus excellent benefits package.

Hours: Full-time, 8.30am to 4.30pm (flexibility between 8am and 5pm considered).

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established independent co-educational school with a warm, community-oriented environment and a strong reputation for academic excellence. The school provides a supportive and inclusive setting where pupils thrive both academically and personally.

About the Role

An experienced and personable Credit Controller is required to join a small and friendly finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work alongside the Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage the schools accounts receivable function and ensure the timely collection of fees and payments from parents and guardians.

This is a key hands‑on role that requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and professionalism when dealing with parents, alongside strong financial administration and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the schools credit control process, ensuring prompt c...