Billings Controller - Maternity Cover

Springwell Alternative Academy; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Hassocks is seeking a Billing Controller to join its Finance Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing billing and credit control processes while reporting directly to the Director of Finance. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in billing, credit control, and banking processes, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including free lunches and access to recreational facilities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Free lunches during term time

Free on-site parking

Access to sports facilities

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in billing, credit control, and banking processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining financial accuracy.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and credit control processes.
• Prepare termly pupil bills and handle direct debits.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with debtors and legal representatives as needed.

Skills

Billing experience

Credit control

Banking processes

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Job description

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Billing Controller to join our small, dedicated Finance Team on a 12-month fixed term contract, and play a key role in managing billing and credit control processes during a maternity cover period.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll be responsible for ensuring smooth financial operations, from preparing pupil bills to managing direct debit schemes and maintaining robust credit control.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Credit Control:

• Monitor receipts and theli><>Liaise with debtors and legal representatives when necessary.
• Provide information to solicitors for legal proceedings.

Banking & Payments:

• Process and bank all income, including fee and sundry receipts.
• Manage direct debit payments and business credit card expenditure.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.

Billing & Insurance:

• Prepare termly pupil bills and process recharges.
• Manage pupil insurance lists and submit returns to insurers.

Financial Analysis & Support:

• Carry out accounting reconciliations and analysis.
• Assist or deputise for other finance team members when required

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in billing, credit control, and banking processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and adapt to varied tasks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a controlled accounting environment
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in MS Excel

What we offer in return:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Membership of the College’s generous contributory pension scheme (APTIS - Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools), with a 23.6% employer contribution.
• Free lunches, drinks, fruit, and cakes during term time.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to a wide range of sport and leisure facilities including swimming pool, gym, library, and staff fitness classes.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities and tailored professional development planning

Working at Hurst

Hurst is one of Sussex’s leading independent schools, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. With almost 1,400 pupils across our Senior and Prep Schools, we combine academic excellence with a strong sense of community.

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy working in a stunning countryside setting while remaining well-connected. We’re just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton & Hove, and London is under an hour away by train. Free on-site parking is available to all staff.

We also offer an extensive range of staff benefits, including free lunches during term time, use of our exceptional sports facilities, access to wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional development.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.