School Support Finance Officer - Fees and Collection

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in London is seeking a School Support Finance Officer to enhance fee collection processes and manage debt efficiently. This full-time, permanent role involves collaboration with school Principals and finance staff to ensure compliance and improve debtor management practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in debtor management and a relevant qualification. Attractive benefits include annual leave, salary packaging options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Access to long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Health insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' debtor management experience.
• Experience in improving debtor practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fee collection procedures.
• Manage debt collection processes and escalate as needed.
• Audit debtor accounts for compliance.

Skills

Debtor Management

Debt Collection

Communication

Education

Qualification in Credit Management

Business Related to Debt Collection

Job description

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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About the role

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a School Support Finance Officer - Fees and Collection to join the team. This is a Full Time, Permanent position starting as soon as practicable.

The role involves implementing processes for consistent fee collection across all TCE schools, developing and reviewing procedures related to fee collection, debt management, and concessions. The officer will collaborate with Principals and finance staff, assess eligibility for fee concessions, and conduct audits for improvement opportunities.

The position reports to the Senior Accountant – Schools and is part of the TCEO Finance Department.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain fee collection procedures
• Ensure debt collection compliance in enrolment procedures
• Communicate regularly with debtors across diocesan schools
• Advise school staff and Principals on debtor management
• Manage debt collection processes and escalate to debt collection agencies as needed
• Monitor debtor creation and provide advice on debtor structures
• Review billing processes and discounts
• Audit debtor accounts for compliance
• Support schools in managing government payments and ensure compliance
• Advise School Support Accountants on financial implications of audits
• Report on debtor balances and trends
• Maintain the debt collection module of the financial system
• Enhance school staff knowledge on fee collection
• Perform other duties as assigned

About you

• At least 5 years' debtor management experience
• Experience in improving debtor practices
• Ability to identify debtor trends
• Experience with debt collection systems

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel within the Diocese
• Ability to perform physical role requirements safely
• Qualification in credit management, law, or business related to debt collection
• Membership with the Australian Institute of Credit Management or similar

What we offer

• 4 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Health insurance benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing programs

Refer to the Position Description for more details.