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Location The King's School, Canterbury
Basis Full Time
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Interim Credit Controller
The King's School, Canterbury
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Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Job category/type Finance Date posted 18/09/2026 Job reference VAC00740 Attachments attachment JOB DESCRIPTION - Interim Credit Controller.pdf
Job description
37.5 hours per week, all year round
Interim contract (6-12 months)
The King's School Canterbury is looking for an experienced, proactive Interim Credit Controller to join our Finance Department during an important period of change and increased operational demand.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a confident finance professional who knows how to manage a debtor ledger, drive timely payments and build constructive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Taking ownership of the School's accounts receivable and credit control processes.
- Proactively managing outstanding fees and overdue balances.
- Handling sensitive conversations with parents, guardians and third-party fee payers professionally and tactfully.
- Managing payment arrangements and maintaining a clear audit trail.
- Reconciling accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving queries.
- Producing aged debt and KPI reports for the Head of Finance and CFO.
- Supporting fee billing, month-end reporting and year-end audit activity.
- Identifying potential bad debts and supporting effective recovery action.
- Working closely with Finance, Admissions and Bursary teams.
You’ll bring proven credit control or accounts receivable experience, attention to detail and the confidence to manage a high-volume workload.
Strong Excel skills are essential, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/ XLOOKUP, SUMIF and data analysis/reconciliation.
Experience of school fee billing, independent schools or the education sector is desirable.
This post will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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Interim Credit Controller in Canterbury employer: King’s School
The King's School Canterbury is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment where staff are valued and supported in their roles. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to the well-being of both employees and students, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located in the historic city of Canterbury, employees enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere and access to beautiful surroundings, enhancing both personal and professional growth.
