Credit Controller

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

Job summary

An established independent school in Portsmouth is seeking a personable Credit Controller to join their finance team. The role involves managing accounts receivable and ensuring timely fee collection. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in financial administration. This full-time position offers a salary of £28-32K with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or financial administration.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with parents and guardians.
• Ability to manage accounts receivable effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the credit control process for the school.
• Ensure timely collection of fees and payments.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and Purchase Ledger Clerk.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Financial administration

Organizational skills

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...