Fees Finance Officer

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Greater London is seeking an accomplished finance professional to manage fee invoicing and credit control for an independent school. Candidates should possess relevant experience in finance, demonstrate strong numerical skills, and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is a full-time, on-site role offering a competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum based on experience. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the vacancy will be actively shortlisted.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in billing, credit control, or accounts receivable within a finance team.
• Strong numerical accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate termly fee invoices and manage fee remissions.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile additional charges such as trips and exam fees.
• Administer direct debit and BACS processes, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Experience in billing, credit control, or accounts receivable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate termly fee invoices and manage fee remissions (bursaries and scholarships) in line with school policy
• Prepare, review, and reconcile additional charges such as trips, exam fees, and other extras, ensuring timely communication with parents
• Administer direct debit and BACS processes, maintaining full compliance with banking and audit requirements
• Monitor and recover outstanding fee debts through proactive credit control, escalating cases where necessary
• Maintain and update fee ledgers, ensuring accurate records of deposits, registration fees, and parental payment preferences
• Support the administration of bursary and scholarship applications, including renewals, and assist with year-end audit processes and reconciliations
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations
• Provide clear, professional responses to parent queries regarding fees and associated costs

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in billing, credit control, or accounts receivable within a finance team
• Previous experience in an independent school or educational setting is highly desirable
• Strong numerical accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information professionally
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to work effectively under tight deadlines

Agency reference number: J92886

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: On-site working

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.