Finance Assistant (Credit Control)

The Harpur Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harpur Trust seeks a detail-oriented Finance Assistant (Credit Control) for a temporary full-time role. You will manage school fee accounts, ensuring timely payments and accurate records, while supporting the Billing Manager. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding children’s welfare.

Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a credit control environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily review and monitoring of school fee arrears reports.
• Communicating with account holders to resolve overdue payments.
• Using and maintaining communication templates in line with policy.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

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Temporary Finance Assistant (Credit Control)

Full time - 37 hours per week (3-month contract)

The Harpur Trust is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant (Credit Control) to join our Finance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respected educational charity that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About the Role:

As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing school fee accounts across four schools, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records. You will play a key role in communicating with account holders, resolving payment issues, and supporting the Billing Manager with escalated cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily review and monitoring of school fee arrears reports
• Communicating with account holders to resolve overdue payments
• Using and maintaining communication templates in line with policy
• Recording and following up on returned direct debits

About You:

·Extensive experience in a credit control environment

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment:Work with a supportive and friendly team dedicated to making a positive impact.
• Professional Development:Opportunities for training and career growth within the Trust.

As an organisation we have a big responsibility to inspire and develop the next generation and we’re here to support our town to be a positive place for everyone living and working here.To do that, we need talented, professional, committed people with diverse voices, cultures, and experience. We look for people who are passionate about what they do, and who care about improving the lives of others.

We pride ourselves on providing a positive culture for all staff and we celebrate diversity in our workforce, recognising the wealth of ideas and experience that a diverse workforce can bring. Joining our team means working for a people-focussed organisation which does great things in and for our community.

Want to be part of our team?For more information go to www.harpurtrust.org.uk. To apply please send your CV to [e-mail]. To discuss the role further please contact HR at 01234 369500.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The Harpur Trust a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England company number 3475202. Registered office: Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ. Registered charity number 1066861.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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