Credit Controller - London, United Kingdom - Inspired

Inspired

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 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 24 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.- 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
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 daytoday 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 selfstarter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done
Comfortable working in a fastpaced, rapidly growing environment
Organised able to plan and prioritise
A good team player, flexible, able to adapt and proactive with a positive attitude, enthusiastic and selfmotivated
Sector experience preferred, but not essential

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