Graduate Finance Administrator

Graduate Finance AdministratorPermanent 40 hours per week Full Year £30,000Reports to Finance Controller Start: As soon as possibleThe roleWestholme is looking for a capable, organised and numerate graduate seeking an excellent first or early step in a finance career.This is a varied role within the School s Finance Team, combining credit control, finance assistant duties and payroll administration. The Graduate Finance Administrator will support the timely collection of school fees, accurate financial processing and the preparation of payroll information for the School s external payroll provider, PMandM.Working under the guidance of the Finance Controller, the role offers practical experience across school finance. It involves close liaison with parents, suppliers, colleagues and the payroll provider, with an emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines.Key responsibilitiesCredit controlMaintain accurate fees and debtor records, record authorised charges and adjustments, allocate receipts and investigate account discrepancies.Administer direct-debit mandates and collection files to agreed timetables; monitor failed payments and reconcile collections to receipts.Produce aged-debt reports and contact parents about overdue balances by telephone, email and letter, following the School s procedures.Monitor approved payment plans, follow up missed instalments and maintain clear records of communications and agreed arrangements.Provide account statements and ..... full job details .....