Billings Controller - Maternity Cover

ISC group; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Hurstpierpoint is looking for a Billing Controller to join their Finance Team on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage billing and credit control processes while supporting smooth financial operations. Key responsibilities include preparing pupil bills, overseeing direct debit schemes, and maintaining robust credit control. Strong experience in billing and banking, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills, is essential. Competitive salary and benefits are available, including a generous pension scheme and access to sports facilities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Free lunches

On-site parking

Access to sports and leisure facilities

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor receipts and manage the debtor list.
• Liaise with debtors and legal representatives when necessary.
• Process and bank all income, including fee and sundry receipts.
• Manage direct debit payments and business credit card expenditure.
• Prepare termly pupil bills and process recharges.
• Carry out accounting reconciliations and analysis.

Skills

Billing experience

Credit control processes

Banking processes

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

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 manage the debtor list.
• 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.