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Administrative Assistant with Accounting Knowledge

On-site in Villafranca del Castillo·Added 12 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SEK Education Group doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Villafranca del Castillo

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • B2 level of English.

  • Previous experience in administration, accounting, collections management, or similar administrative functions, preferably in an educational center.

  • Ability to organize and monitor multiple processes simultaneously.

  • Good proficiency in Excel and office tools.

  • Ability to work with management systems and databases.

  • Communication skills and professional treatment of families, providers, and internal teams.

  • Ability to monitor incidents and resolve problems autonomously.

  • Discretion and confidentiality in the handling of economic and personal information.

  • Ability to work in a team and coordinate with the Registrar's Office, Finance, Admissions, and other areas of the center.

The role

To guarantee the correct economic and administrative management of the center through the monitoring and control of family debt, bank reconciliation, the registration and control of economic operations, and the administrative management of enrollment registrations and cancellations, ensuring the quality and updating of information in the center's systems.

What you'll do

  • Perform periodic monitoring of family debt and keep information regarding outstanding balances up to date.

  • Identify returned receipts, pending invoices, and other non-payment situations.

  • Contact families to inform them about outstanding amounts and follow up on payment commitments.

  • Register and update payment agreements and plans established with families.

  • Prepare periodic reports on debt and delinquency.

  • Coordinate with the Registrar's Office and other areas of the center regarding the information necessary for debt monitoring.

  • Perform specific monitoring of debt related to enrollment, tuition, dining, transport, residence, extracurricular activities, trips, and other services.

  • Perform periodic reconciliation of the center's bank accounts.

  • Review and verify bank movements, identifying income, transfers, direct debits, returns, and other movements.

  • Correctly identify and assign collections to the corresponding families, students, or concepts.

  • Review differences between bank movements and the information recorded in the management systems.

  • Monitor collections pending identification.

  • Support the registration and control of accounting and financial operations.

  • Prepare information and documentation necessary for accounting closures and audits.

  • Keep the documentation and supporting evidence corresponding to the reconciliations performed up to date.

  • Collaborate in the preparation of economic and treasury reports.

  • Administratively manage student registrations and cancellations in the center's internal systems.

  • Verify that the administrative and economic information associated with each student is correctly updated.

  • Coordinate with the Registrar's Office and Admissions regarding the information necessary to formalize new enrollments and cancellations.

  • Review effective registration and cancellation dates and their impact on billing.

  • Communicate modifications that may affect fees and contracted services to the billing area.

  • Monitor pending documentation related to registrations and cancellations.

  • Keep student and family records up to date in the center's management systems.

  • Verify that cancellations imply the correct cancellation or modification of associated services, where appropriate.

  • Provide administrative support to the Registrar's Office in processes related to the economic management of students and families.

  • Collaborate in the administrative management of extracurricular activities, trips, white weeks, and other center services when necessary.

  • Support the preparation of information necessary for monthly billing.

  • Review the correct allocation of services and concepts that must be incorporated into billing.

  • Collaborate with the different departments of the center to ensure that administrative and economic information is correctly coordinated.

  • Attend to family inquiries related to payments, receipts, billing, and outstanding balances.

  • Management and updating of information in Navision / Business Central

  • Management of student and family information in Alexia/Raíces and internal platforms.

  • Regular use of Excel for analysis, monitoring, and report preparation.

  • Use of Teams, OneNote and other corporate tools for work organization and coordination.

How you'll work

  • Fixed schedule from 9:00 to 17:00, including 1 Saturday per month according to a rotating roster.

  • Permanent contract.

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description

SEK El Castillo International College is looking to hire in October an administrative assistant with accounting knowledge to support the administration department with English for a replacement position.

About SEK Education Group

SEK Education Group is a private educational institution based in Madrid, Spain, operating a network of international schools across Spain and other countries. The group offers education from early years through university, with a strong focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and bilingual education. It is one of the leading private school groups in Spain, with campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, Catalonia, and other locations, as well as international presence in countries like France, Ireland, and the United States.

For international professionals, SEK Education Group offers opportunities in teaching, administration, and technology roles across its Spanish campuses. The group emphasizes innovation, international-mindedness, and professional development, making it an attractive employer for educators with IB experience or those looking to work in a multicultural environment. With a growing international talent pool initiative, SEK actively welcomes candidates from abroad, offering support for relocation and integration into the Spanish education system.

Industry
Education
Founded
1892
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Catalonia
Website
sek.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • SEK actively recruits international teachers, especially those with IB certification, and has a dedicated international talent pool for candidates from abroad.
  • The group operates schools in multiple countries, offering potential for international mobility within the organization.
  • Teaching positions often require English proficiency, and bilingual education is a core part of the curriculum, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • SEK provides support for relocation and integration, including assistance with visas and housing for international hires.
  • The group has a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for continuous training and career advancement.
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