Accounts Receivable Clerk

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider in special education and care as an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This role is crucial for effective financial management and offers growth opportunities within the company. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits for holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance

Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Medical cover for healthcare expenses

Modern facilities and pleasant workplaces

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales ledger or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate or above).
• Skills in resolving aged debt queries and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group’s Accounts Receivable function.
• Ensure effective financial management and accurate billing.
• Account reconciliation and timely receipt of funds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data manipulation

Report generation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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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 the little victories.

For children with complex needs, the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market-leading Ofsted ratings.

Role Overview

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will support the Group’s Accounts Receivable function. This role is key in ensuring effective financial management, accurate billing, account reconciliation, and timely receipt of funds. It offers a good understanding of our business model and opportunities for growth within the company.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding your hard work and commitment with a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 depending on experience
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical Cover: Reimbursement for opticians, dentists, and other healthcare expenses, plus high-street discounts
• Working Environment: Modern facilities and pleasant workplaces

Our Culture

We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Our workforce reflects the backgrounds and needs of the young people we serve, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Candidate Requirements

• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in a sales ledger or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate or above)
• Ability to extract, manipulate data, and generate reports
• Skills in resolving aged debt queries and discrepancies

Desirable but not essential:

• Effective self-management and organization skills to meet deadlines
• Experience dealing with local authorities or external agencies

Join Us

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

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