Accounts Assistant - Income

Anchor Hanover; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care and housing for older people seeks an Accounts Assistant for their Finance team in Bradford. This role involves managing income allocation, invoicing, and ensuring efficient financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy skills and experience in transaction processing, contributing to a supportive environment focused on quality care. Join a not-for-profit organization that values diversity and invests in its employees.

Benefits

Gym Discounts

Mental Health Support

Flexible Working

Online GP

Pension Plan with Employer Matching

Financial Advice

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Experience processing high volumes of income to customer accounts.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable functions and debt management.

Responsibilities

• Allocate received cash to customer accounts promptly.
• Raise and issue regular and ad-hoc invoices to customers.
• Monitor bank accounts daily and chase sundry debtors.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Numeracy

Data Analysis

Tools

Computerized Financial Systems

Spreadsheet Analysis

Job description

Role: Accounts Assistant - Income

Location: Bradford

Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - 12 months Fixed-term Contract

Anchor has an exciting opportunity for Accounts Assistants to join the Finance team in our Support Hub in Bradford.

Reporting to the Income Supervisor, responsibilities will include:

1. Ensuring all received cash is allocated to customer accounts promptly.
2. Raising and issuing all regular and ad-hoc invoices to customers.
3. Monitoring bank accounts daily and chasing sundry debtors.
4. Processing weekly direct debit collections according to the collection timetable.
5. Completing month-end processing in accordance with the timetable.
6. Reviewing and improving procedures regularly.

Desired knowledge & experience:

• Experience processing high volumes of income to customer accounts.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable functions and debt management.
• Understanding internal controls and segregation of duties related to cash, receivables, and payments.
• Familiarity with income allocation, cash, banking, payments, and invoicing policies and delegation of authority.
• Experience working in a team within transaction processing environments.
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems and spreadsheet analysis.

Required skills:

• Good communication skills and computer literacy.
• Strong customer focus and high service standards.
• High numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Critical data analysis and problem-solving skills.

About Anchor

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, committed to transforming housing and care to ensure everyone can enjoy a loving home in later life.

Being not-for-profit means all profits are reinvested into our residents, staff, and facilities, ensuring better care, wages, training, and amenities.

Benefits include:

• Health & happiness: gym discounts, mental health support, flexible working, online GP.
• Financial: pension plan with employer matching, financial advice, discounts.
• Career: development programs, leadership resources, progression opportunities.

Visit https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ for full benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

Anchor champions diversity and inclusion, with networks supporting LGBT+, disability, race, and ethnicity. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and participate in various pledges promoting equality.