Accounts Receivable Specialist

Integrated Care System; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the end-to-end receivables process including invoicing and resolution of billing queries. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare industries and familiarity with NHS billing. This role offers a competitive salary of £33,000, annual leave, training opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Annual salary of £33,000

33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Wellbeing support

24 hour GP Service

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or service-based industries.
• Familiarity with NHS and private sector billing processes.
• Proven experience in the full end-to-end process – Sales to Cash.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
• Act as the first point of contact for invoice-related queries.
• Monitor aged debt reports and follow up on outstanding balances.

Skills

Financial systems understanding

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist role at Elysium Healthcare involves managing the end-to-end receivables process, including invoicing, resolving billing queries, and cash collections. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining healthy cash flow and ensuring accurate financial reporting. They will work closely with the rate validation team and external customers to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.

Main duties of the job

As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for generating and issuing invoices, liaising with the rate validation team, managing customer queries, monitoring aged debt, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. You will need to have experience in the healthcare or service-based industries, familiarity with NHS and private sector billing and cash collection processes, and a strong understanding of financial systems and accounting principles.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there is an opportunity for career growth and development.

Job responsibilities

Do you have experience in the full end to end process, Sales to Cash with a strong understanding of financial systems and accounting principles? If so, join Elysium Healthcare as the Accounts Receivable Specialist.

As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end receivables process, including raising invoices, resolving billing queries, and cash collections. You will be pivotal in maintaining healthy cash flow and ensuring accurate financial reporting. You will work closely with rate validation team and external customers to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.

What you will be doing:

Invoicing & Billing

• Generate and issue invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
• Ensuring invoices have been received by the customer via email, portal uploads etc.
• Liaise with rate validation team to validate billing data and ensure completeness.
• Maintain accurate records of all billing activities and adjustments.
• Maintain customer and service user references

Query Management

• Act as the first point of contact for invoice-related queries from internal departments and external customers.
• Investigate discrepancies and provide timely resolutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Head of Transactional Services or relevant stakeholders.

CreditControl

• Monitor aged debt reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Engage with customers to secure payment and negotiate repayment plans where necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of communications and payment commitments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure accurate allocation of payments.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing debtor reports and reconciliations.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Transactional Services on debtor status and risk exposure.
• Compliance & Process Improvement
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of AR processes and policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in healthcare or service-based industries.
• Familiarity with NHS and private sector billing and cash collection processes.
• Working knowledge of Unit4 ERP or similar financial systems.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in the full end to end process – Sales to Cash (accounts receivable, billing, and credit control).
• Strong understanding of financial systems and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel, with experience reconciling large and complex data sets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £33,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
• Career development and trainingto help youachieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Packageso you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience. Proven experience in the full end-to-end process - Sales to Cash (accounts receivable, billing, and credit control). Proficient in Excel, with experience reconciling large and complex data sets.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.