Billing Analyst in Slough

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are now seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Billing Analyst to join our UK Shared Services team in London. In this role, you will play a key part in managing our customer billing operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, and maintaining exceptional financial control standards. This role is office based, with 4 days in our Mayfair office, and 1 day working from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely manner, in line with contractual and operational requirements.
• Support the onboarding of new schools and acquisitions by configuring billing systems and aligning financial processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Services, Operations, and IT to ensure smooth billing cycles and issue resolution.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, proactively following up on queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update billing master data, ensuring completeness and integrity of customer records.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including reconciliation of billing ledgers and reporting on billing performance metrics.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and standard operating procedures across the AR function.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and external audit requirements.
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project work as required by the wider Finance team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of invoice lifecycle, AR systems, and billing best practices.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a shared services or international environment is advantageous.

SAFERGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.