Job description
Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.
We wish to appoint an experienced Sales Ledger and Fees Administrator to join our successful and friendly Bursary team. The role includes responsibility for the invoicing of School fees and additional charges to all pupils. Also responsible for credit control, monitoring the payment of all School fee accounts and chasing payment where necessary.
Main Responsibilities
General
- Provision of an effective, efficient and responsive service to parents, pupils, staff, agents, suppliers and other ‘customers’ of the Bursary
- Excellent communication with teachers and other staff members to ensure correct charges are posted on pupils’ accounts
- Day to day supervision of, and cover for, the Bursary Assistant
- Compliance with Rossall School’s approved ‘Internal Financial Controls and Procedures’ and ‘Parent Contract’ documents
Fees and charges
- The prompt production and issue of pupils’ termly statements/invoices for fees and extra charges, on dates set by the Bursar
- Monthly invoicing for pupils in the Nursery
- Recording and banking of fee receipts and other income
- Operation of the School’s system to collect fees by monthly Direct Debit
- Administration of the Early Years Nursery Voucher scheme
- Monitoring and pursuit of unpaid fees, with a weekly report for the Bursar
- Resolving promptly any queries raised by parents and pupils
- Operation and recording of the schemes for parents and guardians who pay Fees in Advance
- Supervision of the invoicing and credit control work for the Rossall Summer School, undertaken by the Bursary Assistant
- Prompt refund of pupil deposits when they leave the School
- Invoicing and credit control for the School vacation lettings trade
- Efficient and prompt reporting of debtors and any other problems to the Finance Manager and Bursar so that appropriate measures can be taken
- Preparation of information needed for termly and annual financial accounts
Other
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, relating all concerns to the appropriate person.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Any other reasonable duties requested by the Finance Manager
Further details of the post can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk
To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website. Your letter of application should be addressed to the Headmaster and clearly outline your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Wednesday Friday 28th July 2023
Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Sales Ledger: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/07/2023