Credit Controller

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Credit Controller to join their Accounts Receivable team. The role involves chasing outstanding debts and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess experience in credit control or accounts receivable, with strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to support a diverse and inclusive environment while ensuring adherence to the Trust's debt policy. Applications are welcome from all candidates, emphasizing a commitment to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with insurers and debtors.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in both electronic and paper formats.

Responsibilities

• Chase outstanding debt and liaise with other teams.
• Produce and send reminder letters to debtors.
• Prepare correspondence for difficult cases.
• Maintain filing systems for records.
• Work with the team to clean up the Debtors Ledger.

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity within The Royal Berkshire NHS trust as a Credit Controller. You will be working closely with the AR Team Leader and the Accounts Receivable team in ensuring that the Trusts debt policy is adhered to.

The main role will involve chasing outstanding debt, and where required liaising with other Trust teams and with our solicitors. You will need to ensure that all records accurately kept both in electronic and paper form.

• To produce and send out reminder letters.
• To pursue and communicate directly with insurers and debtors including Trust employees.
• To prepare correspondence for difficult cases with potential for referral to a third party collectors, in consultation with the Accounts Receivable Team Leader.
• To screen and log all information received including relevant updates and insurance provider summaries.
• To work with the wider Accounts Receivable team to clean up the Debtors Ledger following resolution and successful debt recovery on accounts.
• To maintain appropriate filing systems.
• Any other appropriate duties as designated by the Accounts Receivable Team Leader.

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charles Penny Job title: Accounts Receivable Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01183225331