About the Organisation:

Our client is a well-established and values-driven organisation within the education sector, recognised for its supportive culture and strong community focus. Due to continued growth and operational needs, they are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join their collaborative finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service, and has strong accounts receivable and credit control experience.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Managing end-to-end accounts receivable processes and debtor management
• Generating and processing tuition fee invoices and related student charges
• Processing invoices for additional services, events, facility hire, and other revenue streams
• Receipting and reconciling payments across multiple payment methods
• Managing direct debits, dishonoured payments, expired credit cards, and payment amendments
• Monitoring outstanding accounts and following up overdue payments in a professional and sensitive manner
• Liaising with external debt collection agencies when required
• Responding to accounts receivable queries via phone and email
• Managing and maintaining parent payment portals and related systems
• Completing reconciliations, journals, and month-end accounts receivable tasks
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties as required
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

The Candidate:

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
• Intermediate to advanced systems skills across Microsoft Office and accounting systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also working autonomously
• Experience within the education sector or with Synergetic ERP is highly desirable
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance, or ability to obtain

We are ideally looking for someone who can commence immediately, however our client can accommodate a 2–3 week notice period for the right candidate.

Apply Now:

If you are looking to join a stable and highly regarded organisation where you can contribute to a collaborative and supportive finance team, please apply today or contact Paris Castledine at Sharp & Carter for a confidential discussion.