Accounts Receivable

JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTANT

Job Title:

ACCOUNTANT

Department:

Administration

Reports to:

Finance Manager

Direct Reports:

NO

Job Scope

To provide support to the organisation by ensuring that all nancial and accounting functions are performed to a high standard and by agreed deadlines.

To ensure ecient and accurate processing of payments and invoicing.

To maintain accurate records in relation to all school nancial matters including approvals budget coding uploading to the nance system.

EC/ISP Principles

Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Providing excellent customer service to sta and parents and ensuring transparency and clarity of information

Responding to queries and complaints in a timely manner to avoid the need for follow up

Preparation and issuing of tuition fee exam trips and ad hoc invoices and driving collections

Coordinating payment plan documentation requirements; ensuring that requirements are fullled

Maintaining general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable and payable

Execute payments to suppliers after relevant approval by management

Follow up with suppliers on outstanding or overdue payments

Manage petty cash and the accurate recording of receipts

Contribute towards month and year end closing and quarterly VAT submissions

Maintain accurate ling and records for auditing purposes

Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts

Other duties and responsibilities

Any other duties that the Principal may from time to time ask the postholder to perform

Key Relationships

Internal:

Leadership Teams Academic and Administration sta

External:

Parents external suppliers and third party providers.

Position Requirements

related Experience

Education:

Higher education (degree diploma or equivalent) in Finance.

Experience

Proven experience in a Finance role at this or a similar level.

Experience of working in an educational establishment.

Experience of accounting software and data entry

Competencies: Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication and people skills at all levels

Keen attention to detail.

Ability to coordinate and collate data

Health and Safety Awareness

Energetic and enthusiastic

A dynamic positive approach to deliver the schools vision

Selfmotivation and ability to take initiatives

Demonstrate an understanding of & commitment to our best practice

model

Skilled in the use of finance and accounting system

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff

Presentation skills with the ability to present information in a concise and

professional manner

Organization skills: well organized and able to prioritize tasks and

workload

Customer service

Critical thinking

Ability to negotiate persuade and motivate others

Willing attitude to be a part of the school team

Strong sense of professionalism

Safeguarding and welfare of children

A collaborative teamplayer with excellent interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the

role including word processing and spreadsheet applications

Record keeping and report preparation methods

Interpersonal skills including tact courtesy and patience

Customer focused

Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development

Competencies: Knowledge

You consistently demonstrate and rolemodel the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

1. Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player developing positive supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

2. Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning development and growth.

3. Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

4. Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

5. Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

6. Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision Purpose and Principles.

Safeguarding Statement

The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining highperforming teammates regardless of gender ethnicity age disability status neurodivergence socioeconomic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.