Credit Controller

Juniper Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Voluntary health care cash plan

Funded development opportunities

Job summary

An education management company in St Helens is seeking a Credit Controller to ensure timely payments and minimize financial risks. The successful candidate will proactively contact schools to chase outstanding invoices and resolve queries efficiently. Strong experience in credit control and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools are essential for this role, along with a proactive attitude and excellent team collaboration skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contacting Schools and Trusts for outstanding invoices.
• Resolving payment queries to ensure prompt payments.
• Providing reports on debt and overdue accounts.

Skills

Credit Control experience

Accounting processes understanding

Query resolution skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Analytical abilities

Time management skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

The Role | Credit Controller | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape the future generations. We\'re more than just a support system; we\'re the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the education and tech industry, your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether you\'re developing cutting-edge educational technology, supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience, you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.

Our mission statement says it all: We look after you, so that you can look after our children.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation? Join our team at Juniper Education and play a key role in ensuring the financial health of our schools and Academy Trusts. This role is all about minimising risk and maximising profitability by ensuring that credit issued by the company is paid in full and on time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Proactively contacting Schools and Trusts to chase outstanding invoices, with telephone as your primary tool.
• Sending statements and copy invoices as needed.
• Resolving queries efficiently to ensure prompt payments.
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues delaying invoice payments.
• Escalating any concerning accounts to the Credit Control Manager.
• Providing regular reports on the status of debt and overdue accounts.
• Working alongside the wider credit control team to improve debt collection processes.
• Managing correspondence via personal and company email accounts.
• Keeping detailed notes and updates in our collection software and reporting findings to the Finance Leadership Team.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports and projects as required.
• Attending finance and company meetings in person or via video.
• Supporting the team with additional finance-related tasks when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, particularly accounts receivable, bank allocations, and reconciliations.
• Exceptional query resolution and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Solid knowledge of the credit control cycle.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Confidence in managing time effectively – daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who collaborates effectively and shares knowledge across the organisation.
• 1st stage Interview

Benefits

• Day 1 right to company sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
• Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services
• Day 1 access to rewards platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
• Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
• Funded development/Qualification opportunities
• Voluntary health care cash plan
• Voluntary private medical insurance

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

It is the business expectation this role is being offered on a full-time, fixed term basis to ensure we maintain quality, achieve performance goals, and effectively meet customer demands.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Education Management