Are you highly organised, customer-focused and passionate about delivering exceptional service? Join the Finance team at ACS International School Cobham, where your work will help support a vibrant international school community.
We're looking for a proactive School Fees Assistant to manage the day-to-day administration of student fee accounts across our three UK campuses. This is a varied role that combines finance, customer service and administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people as much as numbers.
What you'll be doing
You'll be at the heart of our Accounts Receivable function, ensuring school fees are processed accurately and efficiently while providing a professional and welcoming service to families and colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing invoices, credit notes, payments and refunds
- Managing daily banking and weekly payment reconciliations
- Supporting families with school fee enquiries by phone and email
- Managing transport billing and responding to transport-related queries
- Looking after corporate fee payer accounts
- Assisting with month-end reconciliations and finance reporting
- Processing refunds and supporting families leaving the school
- Supporting our twice-yearly billing process
- Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments
- Providing cover for our Finance Administrator when required.
About you
You'll enjoy working in a busy environment where no two days are the same and have excellent attention to detail.
We're looking for someone with:
- Outstanding customer service skills and cultural awareness
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Confidence communicating with parents, colleagues and external organisations.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control
- Experience working within a finance team
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Experience of working within a school or education setting
- Knowledge of CRM or finance systems.
Why ACS Cobham?
At ACS International School Cobham, you'll join a welcoming and collaborative community committed to inspiring the next generation of global citizens. We offer a supportive working environment where your contribution is valued, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a school that celebrates diversity, innovation and excellence.
Location: ACS International School CobhamStart Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 30th August 2026
If you're organised, approachable and thrive on delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the ACS community.
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cobham KT11 1BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Account management: 1 year (required)
- Financial accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- Education administration: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
