Billing Manager

The Opportunity

BILLING MANAGER

Finance Department, Benenden School

Required: As soon as Possible

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting (HOFA), the Billing Manager will oversee the billing function within the School. 

Main duties entail managing all aspects of the fee invoice preparation process and the preparation and management of the monthly and termly direct debit collections, setting up new accounts on the sales ledger and posting receipts. The Billing Manager would also be responsible for providing termly reconciliations of fees and deductions and ensuring all recharges are billed and answering any queries from the billing process.  In addition, the successful candidate would manage the credit control function providing regular debtor reports, issuing statements and relevant debtor communications in line with School policy.

The successful candidate will have strong excel skills, excellent management skills and ideally have a good working knowledge of accounts software packages. We welcome applications from candidates from a range of current roles, including from those looking to progress their careers or make a move into education.  

Applicants should be hard working, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities; be able to assist other roles within the team and step in to provide cover during absence or assist during busy periods.

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in the country.  Founded in 1923, Benenden School is situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England. There are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18.

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool, are available for staff to use. 

To apply, please download the application pack from our website www.benenden.school.

Completed applications should be emailed to People Services at recruitment@benenden.school by 9:00am on Monday 18 March 2024. Interviews likely to be held between 20 - 22 March 2024.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact.  They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.