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Fees and Bursaries Accountant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Role Introduction

You will spend around 3 months familiarising yourself with the College’s robust bursaries procedures from means-testing applications, reviewing and moderating case files to presenting bursary applications to the Bursaries Committee, and managing the Bursaries Team, before assuming full responsibilities.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

  • Key member of the Bursaries Committee (usually 2-3 per term), chaired by the Bursar
  • Administrator for the online Bursaries Management System and development thereof
  • Lead role in processing applications for bursaries including the thorough review and interrogation of the financial information submitted by parents.
  • Sign off for Bursary applications prepared by the Bursaries Administrators.
  • Formal communication of bursary awards to parents.
  • Tracking and reconciliation of the funds available for scholarships and bursaries and providing the detailed reporting associated with them, including provision of public benefit data.
  • Liaising with Admissions and Partnerships Departments about bursary applications where necessary.
  • Liaising with the Head of Access to ensure appropriate financial arrangements are made for support of high-level bursary boys.
  • Approval of all remission adjustments in respect of school bills
  • School Fees

  • Ensuring that school bills are accurate and issued in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring Direct Debit collection is accurate, reconciled and submitted for payment in line with timetable.
  • Reconciliation of income and balance sheet accounts associated with billing at the end of each term.
  • Credit Control

  • Management of chasing up slow payers and taking legal action against them if necessary.
  • Preparation of Deeds of Variation or payment plans where necessary
  • Liaising with House Masters as necessary.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.  

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the applicant should be:

  • A fully qualified accountant with significant and varied PQE
  • Tactful and diplomatic communicator both verbally and written
  • Comfortable in dealing with people at all levels

They should also have:

  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to question and interrogate personal financial information presented by parents
  • The ability to empathise when dealing with emotional and difficult situations
  • A good understanding of management and statutory accounts
  • Strong IT skills (advanced excel and word)

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including; an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme (where applicable), free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discount at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and, where applicable, a Barred List, Prohibition and EEA checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

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