Income Team Leader

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking an Income Team Leader to support the effective day-to-day management of the Group’s income function. This role has responsibility for overseeing the full income-to-cash cycle, including billing, invoicing, credit control, remissions and income collection. The postholder will ensure that all processes are accurate, well controlled and compliant, maintaining strong oversight of income-related activity and supporting the consistent application of policies and procedures across the Group. Working closely with the Assistant Finance Director, the role also contributes to the preparation of management information, monthly reporting and the wider budgeting and forecasting processes, including supporting cash flow planning and financial analysis. The position requires regular communication with parents, customers and other stakeholders, responding to queries in a professional, timely and sensitive manner. As a central point of contact for income-related matters, the Income Team Leader will help ensure a clear and consistent approach to all aspects of billing and income collection. The role also includes oversight of debt management activity, monitoring aged debt and liaising with third-party recovery agencies where necessary, ensuring that recovery processes are appropriate and proportionate. The role forms part of the wider Sherborne Schools Group and will support activity across multiple schools and sites as required. The Income Team Leader will coordinate the day-to-day work of the income team, ensuring that tasks are completed in line with deadlines and supporting colleagues where needed, particularly during busy periods. In addition to core responsibilities, the role contributes to related areas such as trips accounting and transport charges, helping to ensure these are accurately recorded and applied across the Group. The role works closely with colleagues across a range of departments, including Admissions, HR, Estates and IT, sup