Accounts Receivable Specialist

Blue Light Card; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Blue Light Card in Leicester are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the Finance team on an initial six‑month fixed‑term contract. You’ll provide hands‑on AR support across reconciliations, cash and receipts, and debt recovery, with scope to improve processes.

Reporting to the Ledger Manager, you’ll work with FP&A, Data, Partnerships and Member Operations, building robust controls and contributing ideas to automation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AR experience in reconciliations, cash and receipts, and debt recovery.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) and finance systems.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver period-end reconciliations across revenue streams with strong controls.
• Investigate discrepancies across platforms and recommend practical resolutions.
• Manage cashbook postings, receipt allocations and approvals in Business Central.
• Oversee debt recovery activities with appropriate escalation as needed.
• Produce AR reporting and commentary for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Member Services and Partnerships to resolve queries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel skills

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

XLOOKUPs

Business Central

Cash management

Debt recovery

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central

Finance systems

Job description

Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable

The Role and the Team

The Finance team at Blue Light Card is investing in the tools, processes and people needed to support the business as it scales, and this Accounts Receivable Specialist sits right at the heart of that work.

Reporting to the Ledger Manager, you’ll be joining our growing team for an initial six-month fixed-term contract providing experienced, hands‑on AR support across reconciliations, cash and receipt management, and debt recovery, and supporting the wider team with process improvement and automation. It's a role with genuine scope to contribute ideas, work across teams including FP&A, Data, Partnerships and Member Operations, and make a lasting difference to the way the function operates.

What You'll Do

• Deliver period-end reconciliations across shopping card, cinema and affiliate revenue streams, ensuring accuracy, completeness and strong financial controls throughout.
• Investigate discrepancies across affiliate platforms and Business Central, identifying root causes and recommending practical resolutions where multiple factors are at play.
• Manage cashbook postings, receipt allocation and Business Central approvals, applying judgement to identify and resolve anomalies before processing.
• Oversee debt recovery activities, adapting collection approaches to reflect commercial context and financial risk, and escalating complex or sensitive accounts with clear rationale.
• Produce AR reporting and commentary that surfaces key trends, risks and outstanding issues, supporting informed decision‑making across the team.
• Build collaborative relationships with Finance, Member Services, Partnerships and external partners to resolve queries and maintain effective day‑to‑day delivery.
• Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliation and AR processes, contributing to changes that strengthen controls, improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

What You'll Bring

• Solid, hands‑on experience within an Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger environment, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and work with a good degree of independence.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs used comfortably in day‑to‑day work, alongside familiarity with finance systems.
• A track record of investigating complex variances and discrepancies, applying sound judgement to determine the right course of action rather than waiting to be directed.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trusted working relationships across teams and influence stakeholders to reach the best outcome.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with genuine interest in identifying better ways of working and contributing ideas that make a practical difference.
• Experience across both B2B and retail or ecommerce environments is desirable but not essential; experience with Dynamics 365 / Business Central and curiosity about AI and automation as tools for improvement would also be a welcome addition.

Our Culture

Our mission is simple: make heroes happy. Our members are real‑life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning, what makes us want to think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world‑class service.

We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special.

We promote hybrid working, and value in‑person collaboration so encourage time in our offices – either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working.

Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. In the event of a high number of applications, we'll prioritise candidates who meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• A Moments that Matter day – one extra day of leave each year to use for something that matters to you
• Buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days
• A volunteering/fundraising day – one paid day each year to give something back to the community
• Annual company bonus scheme – linked to both company and individual performance
• Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
• Personal growth fund of £450 per year to invest in your development
• Private Medical Insurance that includes cover for pre‑existing conditions
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with 100% of employer NI savings reinvested into your pension
• Enhanced Maternity, Partner, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Healthcare cash‑back plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support whenever you need it
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• EV charging and free parking onsite at HQ
• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill‑out areas, book club, free drinks and well stocked snack drawers!)
• On‑site gym including free HIIT and stretch classes at HQ

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