Credit Controller

Care UK Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private care company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Billing Controller to enhance efficiency in billing processes. The ideal candidate will have sales ledger and credit control experience and will be responsible for cash collections, resolving debts, and ensuring accurate financial records. Join a vibrant team dedicated to exceptional care and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Educated to AAT or qualified experience equivalent.
• Previous sales ledger and credit control experience required.
• Ability to progress claims through litigation (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Achieve personal cash collections as set by the Credit Control and Billing Manager.
• Review and correspond with overdue aged debtors to resolve disputes.
• Liaise with homes and Directors to resolve queries.
• Process customer reconciliations.
• Ensure credit control records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Sales ledger experience

Credit control experience

Methodical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 160 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking an enthusiastic Billing Controller to join our vibrant and dedicated team.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the provision of an efficient and accurate billing function in a robust control environment to drive improved efficiency of the billing processes and the business as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve personal cash collections as set by the Credit Control and Billing Manager
• Review and regularly correspond with all overdue aged debtors and resolve account disputes to ensure timely settlement of debts due to the company.
• Liaise with homes and Regional Directors to ensure that queries and outstanding issues are resolved promptly.
• Process customer reconciliations.
• Escalate all bad debt/legal accounts to the Credit Control & Billing Manager
• Ensure credit control and systems records are accurate and up to date at all times.
• Report on monthly performance, sales ledger credit balances and aged debt issues.
• Enable cash collection opportunities to be maximised.
• Assist the Credit Control & Billing Manager in implementing procedure and systems improvements.
• Ensure that all debit bank transactions and refunds are processed regularly.

What We're Looking For

• Educated to AAT or qualified experience equivalent.
• Previous sales ledger, credit control experience
• Ability to progress claims through litigation and solicitors (Desirable)
• Methodical, analytical, and logical thinker

Why Join Care UK?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!