Inspired Learning Group is currently looking to appoint a Credit controller to join their Finance team.
If you have experience, highly developed communication skills are self motivated with an ability to prioritise and a real desire to be part of a team then this could be the role for you.
With the head office based in Stanmore, ILG currently owns and operates independent schools and nurseries in the UK. Inspired Learning Group is the United Kingdom’s largest group of independent senior schools, preparatory schools and nurseries. We take great pride in each one of them, supporting them enthusiastically in the achievement of excellence. We do this by striving to inspire each individual pupil to achieve the personal and social development and the academic result which best matches his or her personality and talents.
The professional, friendly and welcoming team at Head Office provide support services to enable the settings to focus on providing education with high quality outcomes.
As a Credit Controller you will ensuring all outstanding debts are collected on a timely basis. The role will require you to handle any Parent queries and issues on a timely basis, giving a high quality experience. You will also be responsible for raising invoices for fees from our nursery and school systems on a monthly or termly basis, liaising with school leaders as necessary. Posting and reconciling bank entries will be important too, as will producing weekly and monthly reports on the ledger positions to enable accurate forecasting of cash positions. Assisting with the refinement of the credit-control process as the department and business expands, overseeing terms and payment plans for parents, liaising with councils regarding Early Years Funding – all are aspects of this exciting and rewarding role.
We are ideally looking for someone with experience in a similar credit control role, having experience in or an accounting qualification will be looked upon favourably. You will have what it takes to provide a professional service in engaging with parents who have overdue accounts. You also have strong systems knowledge, preferably with experience of using Netsuite, but certainly good skills in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook with excellent attention to detail. Highly developed communication skills both oral and written are essential, as is the ability to prioritise effectively and consistently meet deadlines. Self-motivated and a self-starter with the ability to multi task and effectively manage a varied workload – you will need to be able to do all this while taking into account the dynamics and demands of the department and team.
The Benefits
In addition to playing an important role in a growing business, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
Other benefits include:
- School/Nursery fee discount
- Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service
- Refer a friend scheme up to £750
- Performance based cash incentives
- Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
- Employee Assistance Programme,
Above all, you will benefit from being part of a fun, supportive and creative team.
A full JD is available on request, for more information please call Tom Havard on 07706323847 or email tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk.
Please apply ASAP, to apply please follow this link to complete our application from, https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001137
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Inspired Learning Group is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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