GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)

Fees Collection Officer

Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/19/2025
Description
Key Responsibilities

  • Identifying Overdue accounts by producing a default list (Aged Debt) via the computer or diary system
  • Initiating standard reminders in accordance with a strict timetable
  • Drafting and sending non-standard letters and emails relating to arrears / disputes / queries
  • Processing debit/credit card payments for accounts severely in arrears
  • Negotiating with late payers by letter, email and telephone, keeping up to date records for accounts on SIMS database
  • Dealing with general enquiries by telephone, email, letter about fee related matters. In addition to prospective parents and general customer service questions
  • Liaising with school Admin staff and Heads (re- potential exclusion of pupils due to arrears) – referral of exclusion accounts to the Fees Collection Manager/Assistant Head of Fees and if a permanent exclusion case the Chief Executive
  • Liaising with other Departments within Trust Office on any fee related issues
  • Actively use SharePoint for collaboration tasks
  • Assisting with the preparation of termly E-billing, out sorting paper bills where required
  • Provide accurate monthly reports to Heads
  • Keeping an up to date / ongoing arrears list
  • Attend termly debtor meetings with the Fees Collection Manager, attend any other meetings when necessary
  • Adhere to Data Protection requirements
  • Any other duties required

Person Specification

  • Confident self-starter with the ability to take ownership and successfully complete tasks within sometimes challenging time-frames
  • Organised and able to effectively prioritise workload
  • Possess a strong team ethos and be pro active
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
  • Professional telephone manner and ability to ask challenging questions
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word
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