School Fees Assistant - Temporary to Permanent

Michael Page Finance; Cobham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Not For Profit organisation in Cobham is seeking a School Fees Assistant to manage daily administration of school fee accounts and support the accounting team with accurate records and smooth payment processes.

You will process payments, assist with reconciliations, respond to parents and guardians’ fee queries, and help prepare financial reports while maintaining confidentiality and complying with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance or administrative roles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication abilities for liaising with parents and colleagues.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office tools.
• A proactive attitude and ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate records of school fee payments and invoices.
• Assist with reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Respond to queries from parents and guardians regarding fees and payments.
• Support the preparation of financial reports related to school fees.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Finance experience

Administrative roles

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Financial software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Financial software

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a School Fees Assistant in Cobham within the Not For Profit sector, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day administration of school fee accounts. This temporary role focuses on ensuring accurate financial records and smooth payment processes to support the accounting team.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector and is based in Cobham.

Description

• Process and maintain accurate records of school fee payments and invoices.
• Assist with reconciling accounts and resolving any discrepancies.
• Respond to queries from parents and guardians regarding fees and payments.
• Support the preparation of financial reports related to school fees.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Profile

A successful School Fees Assistant should have:

• Experience in accounting, finance or administrative roles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication abilities for liaising with parents and colleagues.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office tools.
• A proactive attitude and ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.

Job Offer

A salary of up to £30,000.