Accounts Receivable Clerk

JR United Kingdom; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in special education and care as an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This role involves supporting billing processes and customer account management, offering opportunities for growth within the company. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

High-street discounts

Modern working environments

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales ledger role.
• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Capable of analyzing and resolving aged debt queries.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group’s Accounts Receivable function.
• Ensure accurate billing and reconcile customer accounts.
• Timely receipt of funds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data extraction

Data manipulation

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Based at Head Office, Lupton. Hybrid working option available after successful completion of probation.

About Us:

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating every achievement.

For children with complex needs, our care and education must go above and beyond. Driven by this mission, Witherslack Group boasts high staff-to-child ratios and in-house clinical teams, earning a reputation for excellence and top OFSTED ratings.

Role Overview:

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will support the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. Your responsibilities include ensuring accurate billing, reconciling customer accounts, and timely receipt of funds. This role offers a valuable understanding of our business model and potential for growth within the organization.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £25,000 – £28,000 depending on experience
• 7 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: options to adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
• Wellbeing support including employee assistance programs
• Medical cover for expenses like opticians or dentists, plus high-street discounts
• Modern working environments with excellent facilities

Our Culture:

We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Our workforce reflects the diverse backgrounds of our young people, enabling us to engage and inspire effectively.

Join us to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organization where you can realize your potential. We seek candidates who are:

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in a sales ledger role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Capable of data extraction and manipulation for reporting
• Able to analyze and resolve aged debt queries and discrepancies

Desirable but not essential:

• Self-management skills for effective planning and organization
• Experience dealing with local authorities or external agencies

Join Us:

Become part of the UK’s leading special education and care provider. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.