Billing & Credit Control Specialist (Maternity Cover)

ICare Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

ICare Group is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator / Sales Ledger Clerk for a maternity cover contract based in Blackpool. The role focuses on the day-to-day sales ledger and credit control, including invoicing, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records across multiple group companies.

You will support cash flow reporting and liaison with commissioners, customers and internal teams, using Sage and related finance systems to ensure timely and accurate billing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Finance Administration or Accounts Administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience using financial/accounting software.
• High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Fully checkable employment history.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, validating and submitting weekly and monthly invoices.
• Processing invoices for local authorities, private customers and other stakeholders.
• Uploading invoices and claims to customer portals.
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records using Sage and other finance systems.
• Allocating customer payments and remittances.
• Investigating underpayments, missing payments and invoice discrepancies.
• Producing and managing aged debt reports.
• Chasing outstanding payments and providing updates to management.
• Processing Direct Debit instructions and BACS payments.
• Liaising with commissioners, customers and operational teams regarding invoice queries.
• Supporting cash flow reporting and wider finance administration.
• Carrying out weekly banking activities.
• Assisting with departmental cover during annual leave and sickness.
• Supporting continuous improvement of billing, reporting and credit control processes.
• Undertaking additional administrative duties as required.

Skills

Sales ledger experience

Credit control experience

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Independent / initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Sage (Accounts)

Job description

ICare Group is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator / Sales Ledger Clerk for a maternity cover contract based in Blackpool. The role focuses on the day-to-day sales ledger and credit control, including invoicing, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records across multiple group companies.

You will support cash flow reporting and liaison with commissioners, customers and internal teams, using Sage and related finance systems to ensure timely and accurate billing.