Junior Credit Controller

TES FE News; Reigate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A co-educational boarding school in Reigate is seeking a Junior Credit Controller (Temporary) to assist in the busy accounts department. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of financial procedures and a strong set of communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This role is essential in maintaining effective debt collection and client relationships. The school values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Professional and supportive staff team

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 handling basic credit control procedures.
• Handle debt collection and maintain clear communication with clients.

Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Negotiation & Persuasion

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork & Independence

Tools

Accounting systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Overview

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

Position: Junior Credit Controller (Temporary)

The successful candidate will assist the Senior Credit Controller in a busy accounts department, handling basic credit control procedures, debt collection, and demonstrating the following technical and professional skills:

• 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 candidate should 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 discrepancy identification.
• Negotiation & Persuasion: Encouraging timely payments while maintaining client relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Handling disputes and analyzing reasons for delayed payments.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Customer Service Skills: Handling difficult conversations professionally and empathetically.
• Teamwork & Independence: Collaborating with finance teams and managing own workload.

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

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff are expected to comply with policies related to child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, and to report concerns appropriately. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnic minority groups reflecting the diversity of our student and boarding communities.