Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Northern Europe region has a central finance function which covers multiple countries. As the team expands, we are looking to recruit an ambitious Credit Controller who are looking to work in an ambitious company whilst progressing their career. The role holder will be responsible for leading the billing and credit control function.

Reporting to the Head of Accounts Receivable (AR) Northern Europe, you will be focused and responsible for the delivery of credit control, grounded in the principles of customer service excellence and the values of the company. The successful candidate will bring innovative thinking and a strong work ethic to advise the Billing Manager and Head of Accounts Receivable on any Credit Control or slow settlement issues that may arise.

Managing the Credit Control Function with the rest of the Account Receivable Team. Working with the cash and treasury department to ensure all payments are allocated promptly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve high volumes of daily credit control, documenting chase letters/exclusions and chase call activities
• Working together with the Finance Officer in replying to queries and correspondence with parents
• To identify root causes for slow settlement and report back to the Billing Manager and Head of AR Northern Europe
• To provide speedy solutions for document requests - including copies of invoices/statements
• Reconciliation of customer ledgers
• Preparing weekly reports detailing the status of outstanding accounts receivable balances and collecting efforts
• Documenting chase letters/exclusions and chase call activities
• Working closely with the Finance Officer and the Cashier in Managing Direct Debit workings for customers
• Managing in collaboration with the Finance officer all payment plans
• Working with the Cashier on unallocated receipts ensuring that it is allocated
• Managing with the Finance officer the deposit refund process
• Working closely with the Admissions team to ensure correct information is held (emails, phone numbers) for Parents to allow or chasing of payments
• Liaison with external auditors on debtor queries
• Providing speedy solutions for document requests – including copies of invoices/statements and reconciliation of accounts
• General tasks are required on a day-to-day basis.
  
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrable experience in a credit control environment (essential)
• JD Edwards experience (desirable) otherwise strong financial system experience, where workflow approvals were used
• Fully proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to communicate with customers and staff at all levels of the organisation (essential) with excellent telephone manner
• Great attention to detail
• A self-starter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment
• Organised - able to plan and prioritise
• A good team player, flexible, able to adapt and pro-active with a positive attitude, enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Sector experience preferred, but not essential
  
  

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