Head of Business Administration & Accounts Receivable | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an individual to oversee accounts receivable functions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles, with responsibilities including invoicing accuracy and driving improvements in working capital. This position promises career development opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing accounts receivable functions.
• Expert in AR processes including billing, collections, and credit management.
• Experience in improving working capital and team development.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accounts receivable process for accurate invoicing and collections.
• Implementing KPIs and performance metrics.
• Collaborating across finance, commercial, and operational teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of accounting principles

Financial analysis

Experience in managing AR functions

Job description

Overview

We are looking 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Imperial College Healthcare

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

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.

Equality

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025