Accounts Receivable Manager (FTC)

The Witherslack Group; Kendal; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special education provider in the UK seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage their financial operations. This role includes overseeing fee reconciliations, leading a team, and developing financial strategies to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess strong financial analysis skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Attractive benefits including a salary of £35,000-£40,000 and ongoing professional development are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

7 weeks of holiday

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance programs

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

High-street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or finance roles.
• Understanding of billing processes and financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the fee sheet reconciliation process.
• Manage the accounts receivable team effectively.
• Develop collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts.
• Prepare monthly AR reports for senior management.
• Support the annual audit process with documentation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will be responsible for supporting the Group's Accounts Receivable function. This role plays an important part in ensuring that finances are managed effectively, customers are billed correctly, customer accounts are reconciled and funds are received on time. This will provide a good understanding of our business model and will provide for the right candidate the ability to grow into the business.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of the fee sheet reconciliation process, which includes managing new starters and leavers including fee calculations, raising and distributing invoices/credit notes and then updating the ledgers accordingly.
• Overseeing the creation of contracts, billing schedules and revenue recognition in our financial system for all new starters. Working alongside our Commercial department to ensure these are created based on signed contractual agreements with Local Authorities.
• Lead and manage the accounts receivable team to ensure efficient operations and collection of receipts.
• Monitor aging reports, and actively work with our Commercial department to ensure that overdue accounts are minimised.
• Develop and implement collection strategies and policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all receivables and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly AR reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Support the annual audit process providing necessary documentation.
• Assist the Commercial department in setting up new local authorities as well as maintaining and developing detailed records in relation to payment terms and contacts for both existing and new authorities.
• Providing support in other wider Finance tasks as required.

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000
• Training: Ongoing professional development.
• Holiday: 7 weeks holiday (including bank holidays); flexible benefits package (increase/decrease holiday allowance, pension, life insurance).
• Wellbeing: employee assistance, medical cover for opticians or dentist appointments, high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Company Overview

We are the highest Ofsted‑rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.

Culture

We celebrate everyone's differences, and our workforce reflects that diversity, ensuring our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast‑growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential.