Accounts Receivable Officer

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join the Finance Team at ESMS on a permanent basis from the end of September 2024 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The role is full time, with a salary of £26,256 to £28,403 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience in double entry book-keeping and accounts receivable in a high-turnover environment. Essential skills include strong Excel capabilities in data compilation and reconciliation, excellent communication, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Desirable criteria include experience in working in an education environment and using the PASS system. Accountancy training or qualifications are also, desirable.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.

Eligibility

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK.

Benefits

Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

In order to apply for the position, applicants must visit https://jobsearch.esms.org.uk/ to submit their application form.

Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at recruitment@esms.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. We anticipate interviews will be held the following week.