Accounts Assistant - Income

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in England is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team in Bradford. The role involves managing customer accounts, processing invoices, and ensuring financial accuracy. With a fixed-term contract of 12 months, the position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including health support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Online GP appointments

Pension plan with employer contributions

Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance

Personal and professional development programs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience processing high volumes of income to customer accounts.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable functions and debt management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all received cash is allocated to customer accounts promptly.
• Raise and issue invoices to customers regularly.
• Monitor bank accounts daily and chase sundry debtors.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Analytical

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Opportunity: Accounts Assistant

Anchor has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team at the Support Hub in Bradford.

Details:

• Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum, dependent on experience
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week - 12 months fixed-term contract

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all received cash is allocated to customer accounts promptly
• Raise and issue invoices to customers regularly and as needed
• Monitor bank accounts daily and chase sundry debtors
• Process weekly direct debit collections according to the timetable
• Complete month-end processing as per schedule
• Review and improve procedures regularly

Desired Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience processing high volumes of income to customer accounts
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable functions and debt management
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties related to cash and payments
• Familiarity with income allocation, cash, banking, payments, and invoicing policies
• Experience working in a team within a transaction processing environment
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems and spreadsheets

Required Skills:

• Good communication skills and computer literacy
• Strong customer focus and high service standards
• Numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

About Anchor:

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, committed to transforming housing and care for later life. Being not-for-profit ensures that all earnings are reinvested into our residents, staff, and facilities, enabling us to offer better care, wages, training, and amenities.

Employee Benefits:

Health & Happiness:

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Online GP appointments

Financial Benefits:

• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Easy pension transfer service
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Shopping, holidays, phones, and technology discounts
• Personal and professional development programs
• Leadership online learning resources
• Career progression opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, proudly holding various equality accreditations and supporting employee networks.