Accounts Receivable Specialist – Healthcare Billing (On-site)

Athena Care Homes; Basildon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully comprehensive induction

33 days holiday per year

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Athena Care Homes is seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator at our Central Office in Basildon. You will support the finance team with accurate billing, timely cash collection, and effective debt management, collaborating with our care home teams to ensure resident billing runs smoothly.

This on-site role offers a structured 37.5 hour week, competitive salary up to 32,000 p.a., and a comprehensive induction along with holiday entitlement and staff benefits including a Blue Light Card.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Strong administrative experience, ideally within a finance function.
• Experience in billing or credit control (healthcare or similar sector advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and correct record keeping
• Process and allocate payments, including bank receipts, and monitor contract billing
• Manage credit control activities to minimise outstanding debt and prevent escalation
• Support and collaborate with Home Administrators and Leadership teams on billing processes and debt management
• Contribute to monthly financial reviews and support training of home teams in billing best practice

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Administrative experience

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Sage

CareHQ

Job description

Athena Care Homes is seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator at our Central Office in Basildon. You will support the finance team with accurate billing, timely cash collection, and effective debt management, collaborating with our care home teams to ensure resident billing runs smoothly.

This on-site role offers a structured 37.5 hour week, competitive salary up to 32,000 p.a., and a comprehensive induction along with holiday entitlement and staff benefits including a Blue Light Card.