Head of Business Administration & Accounts Receivable

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Head of Business Administration & Accounts Receivable. In this role, you will oversee the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely invoicing and collections while driving improvements in working capital. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management within a healthcare setting and possess strong leadership skills. This position is office-based and offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable at a managerial level.
• A strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Experience of working within a Healthcare organisation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accounts receivable process for timely invoicing and collections.
• Implementing KPIs and performance metrics for team evaluation.
• Providing insights to senior management based on financial data analysis.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial analytical skills

Experience in AR processes

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Recognised Finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Comupcare (Patient Management Software)

Excel

Job description

Head of Business Administration & Accounts Receivable

We are recruiting for an analytical and detail-orientated individual who will be responsible for overseeing the Private Care accounts receivable function.

You will be a commercially focused strategic thinker, organized and resilient under pressure and demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

You will have proven experience managing accounts receivable functions and will be an expert in AR (accounts receivable) processes, including billing, collections, credit management and private healthcare finance.

You will have demonstrable experience in improving working capital and developing the skills and abilities of the teams you have led.

Please note this role is office based.

Main duties of the job

• Overseeing the accounts receivable process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections. Identifying and driving improvements in working capital.
• Implementing KPIs and performance metrics.
• Monitoring and reconciling accounts receivable balances to maintain ledger accuracy and compliance.
• Overseeing month-end and year-end close processes related to accounts receivable.
• Providing insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data analysis.
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and Trust policies.
• Collaborating across finance, commercial, and operational teams.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You\'ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Recognised Finance qualification (e.g. AAT, ICM, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable at a managerial level .
• A strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Experience of working within a Healthcare organisation.
• Knowledge of and competence in the use of spreadsheets, including ability to manipulate data. Advanced spreadsheet skills to pivot table and vlookup level required.
• Experience in reconciling accounts
• Advanced experience of using Excel, Word and Outlook
• High level of experience in query resolution
• Experience in team planning and performance reviews
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience of investigation and analysis into financial issues including evidence of detailed and precise report writing skills
• Experience in developing and monitoring accounts receivable key performance indicators
• Comupcare (Patient Management Software).
• Private Healthcare Finance Experience

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to use a full range of formulae to create spread sheets and databases capable of recording, manipulating and analysing high volume of data
• Excellent analytical skills. Ability to analyse financial data and make informed decisions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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