Junior Credit Controller

Royal Alexandra and Albert School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Reigate is seeking a Junior Credit Controller on a temporary basis. The role involves assisting the Senior Credit Controller with basic financial tasks and debt collection. Candidates should possess basic financial knowledge, familiarity with accounting systems, and strong communication skills. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to manage customer relationships professionally.

Benefits

Professional support from committed staff

Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Basic Financial Knowledge: Understanding invoices, payment terms, and credit policies.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Awareness of debt collection laws and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Credit Controller in a busy accounts department.
• Perform basic credit control procedures and debt collection.

Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Negotiation & Persuasion

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork & Independence

Tools

Accounting systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy.

We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 300 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.

Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states, “pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.

We Offer

• Professional, supportive and committed staff team
• Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
• Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
• Free on-site parking

We Are Looking For a Junior Credit Controller (Temporary)

The successful candidate will assist the Senior Credit Controller in a busy accounts department with basic credit control procedures, debt collection, and have the following technical and professional know-how:

• Basic Financial Knowledge: Understanding invoices, payment terms, and credit policies.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Awareness of debt collection laws and ethical practices.

The successful candidate will also possess the following core skills and attributes:

• Effective Communication: Clear, confident interaction with clients and internal teams.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in record-keeping and spotting discrepancies.
• Negotiation & Persuasion: Encouraging timely payments while maintaining good client relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing disputes or reasons behind delayed payments.
• Time Management: Prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Customer Service Skills: Handling difficult conversations professionally and empathetically.
• Teamwork & Independence: Collaborating with finance teams and managing your own workload.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.