Care Home Accounts Receivable Specialist

Athena Care Homes Ltd; Noak Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully comprehensive induction

33 days holiday per year (incl. bank)

Blue Light Card access

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Athena Care Homes is seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator to support the central finance team with accurate billing, cash collection, and effective debt management. You will collaborate with care home teams to ensure timely resident billing and strong financial controls while minimising debt across the business.

Responsibilities include overseeing resident billing, processing payments, and supporting monthly financial reviews.

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).
• Proficiency in accounts receivable systems (e.g. Sage, CareHQ).
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident billing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and 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.

Skills

Billing & credit control

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Accounts receivable systems

Communication

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Tools

Sage

CareHQ

Job description

Athena Care Homes is seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator to support the central finance team with accurate billing, cash collection, and effective debt management. You will collaborate with care home teams to ensure timely resident billing and strong financial controls while minimising debt across the business.

Responsibilities include overseeing resident billing, processing payments, and supporting monthly financial reviews.