Interim Credit Controller — Education Finance (6–12m)

King’s School

Canterbury

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The King's School, Canterbury is seeking an experienced Interim Credit Controller to join the Finance Department during a period of change and increased operational demand. This 37.5-hour-per-week role is an interim contract of 6-12 months.

You will manage the debtor ledger, drive timely payments, and build constructive relationships with parents, guardians and third-party fee payers. Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) are essential, and experience in school fee billing is

Qualifications

Experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
Experience with school fee billing is desirable.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of the School's accounts receivable and credit control processes.
Proactively managing outstanding fees and overdue balances.
Handling sensitive conversations with parents, guardians and third-party fee payers professionally.
Managing payment arrangements and maintaining a clear audit trail.
Reconciling accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving queries.
Producing aged debt and KPI reports for the Head of Finance and CFO.
Supporting fee billing, month-end reporting and year-end audit activity.
Identifying potential bad debts and supporting recovery action.
Working closely with Finance, Admissions and Bursary teams.