Part time Credit Controller and Sales Ledger

Part time Credit Controller and Sales Ledger, Harewood, Leeds, £27,000 FTE We are currently working in partnership with Gateways School in Harewood to recruit for their finance department for a part time Credit Controller & Sales Ledger Assistant. They are looking to offer 24 hours/week, which can be worked over 3,4 or 5 days. There could be the opportunity to work additional hours if preferred.

You will be responsible for general sales ledger duties and the delivery of credit control in line with school policies and procedures. In addition, you will support the department with general financial duties. Duties:
Ownership of processing the debtor payments through the cash book. Review and reconcile debtor accounts. Chase overdue debts by telephone/e-mail/letter. Send statements and reminder letters to parents as appropriate. Prepare monthly aged debtor reports for review with Financial Controller. Where appropriate agree a payment plan and arrangements for settlement of debts. Assist in the collection of enrichment activity money, through the Evolve system.

Adhere to company standards in order to present a professional image to all stakeholders and escalate debts according to the credit policy through to legal, liaising with solicitors for beneficial outcomes. Monitor/escalation of accounts. Assist with the monthly and termly fee billing cycles, ensuring bills are raised accurately and in a timely manner. Assist in maintaining the government early years funding applications and allocations.

Assist in monitoring and replying to the Parent Finance e-mail in box, dealing with queries efficiently. Assist with financial projects. Requirements: A* - C English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent/above).

Experience of finance and credit control procedures. IT literate including Excel Benefits:
Free lunch during term time CPD Packages Cycle to work and electric car scheme and onsite parking Enhanced 5% employer pension contribution, including 4 x death in service benefit 28 days holiday pro rata and extra holiday over the Christmas period Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment.

Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a Prohibition List check (where applicable).