Treasury and Accounts Receivable Officer

Alzheimer's Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking a Treasury and Accounts Receivable Officer to ensure financial health and drive performance improvements through data analysis. This role involves managing accounts receivable processes and leading a team to create a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial transactions and excellent communication skills, although formal qualifications are not essential. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives affected by dementia.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and motivating teams, particularly those early in their careers.
• Proven track record in financial transactional processes in a large organisation.
• Good communication and influencing skills with effective relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Accounts Assistants for continuous improvement.
• Managing accounts receivable processes from invoice to debt recovery.
• Owning and reporting on AR and treasury performance metrics.
• Monitoring cash position and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Streamlining processes and identifying risks and solutions.

Skills

Team development

End-to-end financial processes

Data analysis

Communication skills

Financial record maintenance

MS Office proficiency

Understanding of financial systems

Job description

What if your expertise in financial transactions and cash management could be the driving force behind one of the UK's largest charities maintaining the financial health needed to end the devastation caused by dementia? As a Treasury and Accounts Receivable Officer at Alzheimer's Society, you'll be critical to our ability to deliver a highly efficient, high-performing, data‑led financial transactions service.

About the opportunity

As Treasury and Accounts Receivable Officer within our Finance & Assurance directorate, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations. Ensuring we have the cash flow, systems, and processes that keep the Society running smoothly. This isn't a back‑office role; you'll be a highly visible partner working across directorates, building relationships that drive better financial practice and performance throughout the organisation.

About you

You're an experienced finance professional who understands that efficient financial transactions is the foundation that allows a charity to maximise its impact. You're passionate about using metrics and data to drive performance, and you can translate complex financial information into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences. You thrive on continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking to everything you do.

You’ll have:

• Experience developing and motivating teams, particularly those early in their careers or undertaking professional qualifications, using a high challenge, high support approach.
• Proven track record in end‑to‑end financial transactional processes in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience driving quality and performance improvement through data analysis, engaging multiple teams to achieve results.
• Good communication and influencing skills, with proven ability to build effective cross‑departmental relationships with budget holders and business partners.
• Experience maintaining fastidious financial records and reports, identifying issues, and developing effective solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel) with strong ability to analyse, interpret and present data effectively.
• Understanding of financial accounting systems and how they integrate.
• Training and support to achieve professional qualifications may be offered to the successful candidate. As such, no formal qualifications are essential.

What you’ll focus on:

• Leading and developing our Accounts Assistants, creating a culture of high challenge, high support, and continuous improvement.
• Managing end‑to‑end accounts receivable processes – from invoice generation and account reconciliation to debt recovery and customer service.
• Owning and reporting on key AR and treasury performance metrics, using data to drive improvements across the Society.
• Monitoring cash position, forecasting cash flow, and managing relationships with financial institutions to support strategic decision‑making.
• Streamlining processes and strengthening controls, proactively identifying risks, inefficiencies, and solutions.

Important Dates

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Interviews will begin on week commencing 10th November 2025 and will take place virtually.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.