Accounts Receivable Administrator

Location:

Johannesburg, ZA

Date: 1 Apr 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

OUR TEAM:

Join our team of knowledgeable, adaptable, and dynamic individuals in a fast-paced environment providing key functional support to the business, responsible for the complete management and payment of supplier accounts. Having a team of world class employees is critical to the ongoing growth and performance of Inspired.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for efficiently managing the full Debtor's function.

This individual will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and have experience working with large volumes. This individual will be very hands-on, working to support the Heads of School with managing the debtor's book and ensuring tuition and ancillary billing are administered accurately.

They will be responsible for the accurate administration of the Debtor's book, customer service, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Billing parent accounts, including school fees, additional charges, credit notes, and discounts.
Sending statements monthly to parents
Reconciliation of enrolment to billing monthly
Processing and receipting of debit orders monthly.
Following up with the Financial Controller on daily cash receipts
Debt collection and management of debtor accounts in line with the arrears management policy
Addressing refund requests from parents
Addressing all queries on parent accounts
Credit check on new parents when required.
Supporting the Head of School in addressing parent queries and arrears.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

- Ability to spot proactive opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Previous experience working with JDE / or equivalent ERP system.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Attention to detail and deadline-driven
- Experience performing the full Debtors Function.
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to engage with all stakeholders including senior management.
- The ability to work under pressure and deal with high volumes.
- Professional communication (e-mail and telephone etiquette)
- At least 5 years of full Debtors function experience
- Relevant Accounting / Bookkeeping Qualification
- Job and organizational knowledge
- Knowledge of general accounting principles
- Computer literacy (MS Excel proficient)
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detailFlexible and adaptable
- Hard working
- Rule focused

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com