At a Glance
- Tasks: Chase debts, manage queries, and support account administration in a dynamic education-focused environment.
- Company: Join the leading education services platform in the UK, dedicated to transforming lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, health cash plan, life insurance, and flexible benefits after probation.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for learning, development, and volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your skills in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others in the education sector.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Credit Controller (VN2825) London, England
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About Us
Supporting Education Group is the leading education services platform in the UK working with schools, learners, multi academy trusts, local authorities, nurseries, and government departments to help solve the biggest human capital challenges facing the sector.
Our goal is to empower students, educators, schools and governments with technology, expertise and resources to ensure a high-quality education for all.
The group is shaped into four practices covering qualifications and training, recruitment and supply, professional services and SEND and inclusion with a strong passion and collective purpose to make a positive impact on the education sector.
Responsibilities
- Debt Chasing & Customer Communication
- Chase outstanding debts via telephone and email in a professional and consistent manner.
- Respond promptly to incoming calls from customers, branches, and internal teams.
- Send monthly statements to customers to support timely payments.
- Respond to customer queries arising from statements or chasers.
- Query Management
- Forward invoice queries to the relevant branch for investigation.
- Chase branches for resolution of outstanding queries to avoid payment delays.
- Escalate problematic or unresolved queries to senior staff or the Credit Manager.
- Assist branches with any credit control or account-related questions.
- Account Administration
- Work from and update the evolving debtor spreadsheet daily.
- Add detailed notes to Dimensions and internal spreadsheets to ensure full account visibility.
- Split invoices as required and follow up with the correct contacting party.
- Investigate and correct any misallocations promptly to maintain accurate customer balances.
- Help manage the Credit Control inbox when needed, including responding to or allocating tasks.
- Monthly & Weekly Processes.
- Issue monthly customer statements and track responses.
- Follow up on any customer communications arising from statement runs.
- Work closely with branch teams to resolve disputes efficiently.
- Support colleagues in the credit control team during busy periods or absences.
- Whilst we work in a hybrid way, with collaboration being one of our values, we’d expect you to regularly be in our central London office, to connect with our teams in person, two days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
- 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Health Cash Plan, once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
- From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
- We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
- Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Volunteer days – 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education.
- Eligibility & Employment Terms
Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks.
These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation.
You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.
About You
By joining us, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated.
Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.
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Credit Controller employer: Supporting-Education
Supporting Education Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees while making a significant impact in the education sector. With a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and innovation, employees enjoy generous benefits such as 28 days of holiday, a health cash plan, and opportunities for professional development. Located in central London, the company fosters a community where every voice is heard, ensuring that team members can thrive both personally and professionally.
