Accounts Receivable Manager

Gold Care Homes; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Uxbridge is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead its finance team. The role involves managing the accounts receivable process, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and have significant experience in accounts receivable, especially in healthcare. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary £45k-50k depending on experience

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or finance.
• Experience in a supervisory/managerial role within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts receivable function.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process.
• Supervise and develop a team of AR staff.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Team Supervision

Credit Management

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

ABOUT GOLD CARE HOMES

Gold Care Homes is a well-established national independent Care Homes group for the elderly. Gold Care Homes was established in 1999 and has since grown to operate 45 care homes across the South of England. The group offers a range of services which includes residential, nursing, frail elderly and dementia care. We pride ourselves on compassion, dignity, and excellence across all our homes. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Receivable Manager to join our Finance team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collection of payments, accurate recording of transactions, and maintenance of strong relationships with clients. The role also involves managing a team, improving AR processes, and supporting cash flow and financial reporting objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment collection, and reconciliations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of AR staff, setting performance objectives and conducting regular reviews.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and implement effective collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts.
• Review customer accounts to identify credit risks and recommend credit terms adjustments.
• Ensure accurate posting of AR transactions and timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve billing issues and disputes.
• Generate AR reports and provide insights to management on cash flow, aging analysis, and collection trends.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices within the AR function.
• Liaise with external auditors and support financial audits as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role within healthcare.
• Experience in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Knowledge of credit management and collections best practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks within the UK care sector (desirable).

BENEFITS

• Salary £45k-50k depending on experience
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend