JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGOur full-time students are based at White Lodge inRichmond Park and Upper School in Covent Garden. There are two additional boarding houses forUpper School students in Pimlico and CoventGarden. We also have offices on BedfordStreet in Covent Garden.The Royal Ballet School operates in locationsworldwide, including different Associate centresand venues for Intensive Courses.Across our sites, there are a total of 280 employees. Wherever they work, ourteam respect each other, knowing everyone has a unique part to play in ourorganisation’s mission. Our workspaces are friendly, welcoming and inclusive.Our employees share a passion for the arts in society and for supportingindividuals to reach their full potential. WHAT’S INIT FOR YOU?GENEROUSPENSIONSCHEMESEASONTICKETLOANCYCLE TOWORKSCHEMEEMPLOYEEASSISTANCEPROGRAMMELEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESDISCOUNTSOFF A VARIETYOF BRANDSTECH ANDELECTRICVEHICLE SCHEMEGENEROUSANNUALLEAVECREDITCONTROLLERAPPLICATION DETAILSLOCATION:                                      Upper School, Covent Garden(with occasional travel to WhiteLodge, Richmond Park)HOURS:35 hours per week, Monday -FridayHybrid role with 3 days at UpperSchool, Covent GardenSALARY:                                      £33,000 per annumSTART DATE:October 2025APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:23 September 2025OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Credit Controller supports the Finance Team in managing the day to dayfunding activities of the School, ensuring the tasks are completed on-time to ahigh-quality standard.DURATION:                                    1 year FTC - Maternity CoverSUMMARY OF THE ROLEThe Credit Controller is responsible for maintaining and recording accuratefinancial records, delivering balance sheet, profit & loss reconciliations andproviding timely, well-presented financial information with the appropriateback up and audit trails. The role demands a good eye for detail and theability to reconcile complex company accounts, whilst being required toanswer queries from internal and external sources and providing a responsive,friendly, clear and high-quality level of service.Raise and issue accurate, timely sales invoices based on informationprovided by department budget holders or other finance team members:liaise with the respective departments to ensure appropriate back up isprovidedProcess accurate invoicing with regards to VAT and ensure appropriateVAT reporting in the General LedgerProcess direct debit instructions for School Fees, Associates, TeachersDiploma and Donors including the initial set up and any cancellations oradjustments: ensure payments are requested each month in accordancewith the schedulesEnsure that systems are set up for parents to settle their invoices, issuemonthly statements and perform credit control to keep debts to aminimum: work with Parent Finance Officer to understand any changes inparent's circumstances.Run the Age Debtor report on monthly basis, review debtors with theAccountant monthly, and discuss any credit control issues. Whereappropriate, work with the School’s debt collection agency to recoverlong standing debtLiaise with the Parent to solve any payment related queries, and ensureinvoices are paid in good timeHelp prepare the Financial Assessments of parental income and Music &Dance Scheme grants.MAIN DUTIESSALES LEDGER:RECHARGES, BURSARY PAYMENTS, & CLAIMS:Process payments for hardship and travel bursaries as per the agreed listwith Parent Finance Officer. Process travel claims made by parents ensuring that all backupdocuments are attached.BANK ACCOUNTS:Post banking transactions as required including direct debit payments,standing orders and BACS receiptsMonitor all current account entries daily, and notify the Development teamof donations transferred directly to the SchoolMaintain and monitor cashflow, reporting directly the Financial Controlleron a weekly basisAttend weekly meetings with the Development team to discuss incomeand cashflow.MONTH END PROCESSES:Complete month end reconciliations including: Sales Ledger Controlaccount, Bank reconciliations, and other sales reconciliations.Calculate and post journals for monthly/year end accruals, deferrals andprepayments for incomePreparing monthly deadline timetable and issuing it to finance team.Assist with preparation of audit file for annual audit.OTHER DUTIES:Ensure filing is completed accurately and on a timely basisAssist the Parent Finance Officer in maintaining the shared inboxReconcile and present reports for statutory audit and other audits asrequiredEnsure all information and reporting is accurately titled and wellpresentedCoordinate and assist with archiving finance and student files each yearAssist the Finance Team in carrying out ad-hoc duties as and whenrequiredTo occasionally, if required, cover for other team members in theirabsence.Experience of B2C (business to consumer) industry Knowledge of maintaining a sales ledgerEvidence of a consistent high-quality standard of work and delivery todeadlineInitiative, ownership of role, the passion to make a differenceAbility to work independently and experience of supporting a teamExcellent communication and relationship management skills with strongwritten and verbal skillsStrong organisational skillsAble to interpret and clearly explain complex financial data to non-financestaff, students and parentsProven experience of working effectively with non-finance and creativestaffAdvanced Excel skills Competence in Microsoft word and mail mergeConfident and experienced user of finance systemsEmpathy with the aims, ethos and values of the School.PERSON SPECIFICATIONESSENTIAL CRITERIADESIRABLE CRITERIAAAT qualified at Professional stage 4, or other professional qualifications.We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feelpart of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proudto be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. The information detailed here about this role should not be consideredencompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change withoutchanging the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties andresponsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised inconsultation with the postholder.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.CLICK HERETO APPLYCLICK FORASSISTANCEWITH YOURAPPLICATIONCLICK TOCONTACT USIF YOU HAVEQUESTIONS